Questions answered by Michael L Raff

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Can I get something in writing about back tax liens on bank accounts?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

If you feel comfortable to handle this on your own then I suggest contacting the Connecticut Department of Revenue to inquire about your past due...

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I have a NYS tax levy from 2006 much to my surprise. My bank acct now has a hold on it and I have no money to operate at all.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 07, 2013

I'm not licensed to practice in New York, but I would advise placing a call to the Department of Revenue to see if you could potentially file your...

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Can I ask IRS to waive some of the penalties and interest if I pay several years back of taxes back all at once?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 07, 2013

I agree with the other attorney responses but you could also look into seeing if you qualify for an Offer in Compromise with the IRS. This could...

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Can somebody pls give me some advice? I was audited by the irs and now they are saying I owe $21000 in taxes.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 07, 2013

I agree with Attorney Nielsen, but I will just add please be sure to do all of this in a timely fashion. You have 30 days from the completion of...

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I am in uncollectible status right now how long does it last and why does the IRS still send me statements to pay.

Michael's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

All of my colleagues are correct in their responses, but one more point of clarification: It is possible that SOME of your 1040 liability tax...

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Do I need a tax attorney?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

You definitely need a WI licensed tax professional to help you figure out why you owe the Department of Revenue anything. From the facts stated it...

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I owe taxes still from 2006 I am current on all filing except 2012. What can IRS do to me?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 29, 2013

You need to contact a Texas licensed tax attorney to discuss the options you have at your disposable with the IRS. You can try to re-establish a...

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California Franchise Tax Board access to my (non spousal ) domestic partners tax and banking records.

Michael's answer | Answered on April 25, 2013

I am not licensed to practice in California, but it would appear to me that Franchise Tax Board should not be able to access any accounts or...

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Taxes Not sure what to do or where to turn, I filed taxes and was supposed to get taxes back $2000, I received letter saying

Michael's answer | Answered on April 25, 2013

Mr. Joseph, I feel that you should retain counsel to talk to the IRS to see what is causing this liability. It may be as simple as filing some...

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Can I get a Federal Tax Lien removed in a chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 25, 2013

The answer to whether or not you can have the lien removed in bankruptcy will likely depend on whether or not you have timely filed all returns...

Michael L Raff's Answers (205)

Can I get something in writing about back tax liens on bank accounts?

I have a NYS tax levy from 2006 much to my surprise. My bank acct now has a hold on it and I have no money to operate at all.

Can I ask IRS to waive some of the penalties and interest if I pay several years back of taxes back all at once?

Can somebody pls give me some advice? I was audited by the irs and now they are saying I owe $21000 in taxes.

I am in uncollectible status right now how long does it last and why does the IRS still send me statements to pay.

Do I need a tax attorney?

I owe taxes still from 2006 I am current on all filing except 2012. What can IRS do to me?

California Franchise Tax Board access to my (non spousal ) domestic partners tax and banking records.

Taxes Not sure what to do or where to turn, I filed taxes and was supposed to get taxes back $2000, I received letter saying

Can I get a Federal Tax Lien removed in a chapter 7 Bankruptcy?