Streamlined Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Procedure

I know the 5% penalty drives the thought process but I think you should focus on whether you are willful or non-willful first. The threshold under...

I have a 1040-2012 installment agreement that I am paying, but, I have to pay 1500 to the IRS on 2014

The new balance due for 2014 will default the installment agreement for 2012 automatically. It is in the terms of the contract. Once it defaults,...

Is the streamlined domestic disclosure program with the IRS available for non-filer, or just for those that have already filed?

I concur with both my colleagues. Streamline filing is not a do-it-yourself project. Unlike OVDP there is no acknowledgment of receipt. There is...

Do I need to file back tax returns?

I agree with both of the aforementioned answers. From my experience H&R Block is very good at providing tax advice on domestic issues within the...

I agree with all of my other colleagues in regards to decreased IRS workforce, holidays, etc, however, I just want to add that it also depends upon...

How and what is cost? 1. Convert my LLC's tax type to S-corp from Jan, 2015 2. Change my company's LLC name to Inc.

If you do follow through with the change and make the S-Corp election, you should note that you have to pay yourself reasonable compensation via...

I owe the irs a lot of money from filing exempt and not filing a couple of years taxes,but in dec I'm getting a pension buyout

I agree with all the above from my learned colleagues. I just want to add that I believe you would have more transparency on what to do next if...

Looking for a lawyer for pre immigration tax planning. Would it be beneficial if I find one in the state I will be living in?

I concur with my colleagues. I would also suggest to find a practitioner that has strategic alliances with an immigration firm and estate planner....

It sounds like you are caught in the combination of a delayed credit to the account from the payment and the IRS computer processing systems. All...

How can I make a deal with the IRS to settle a tax bill. The amount they are billing is unrealistic

Sounds like you may have a cancelled debt issue (1099-C) via CP-2000. If so, you should consult a reputable tax resolution firm to review the...