Monthly Archives: February 2013

IRS EXPLAINS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ID THEFT AND TAXES – BUT OFFERS INADEQUATE HELP TO VICTIMS

Posted on February 23, 2013 by taxpenaltylawyer

IRS TAX TIPS: Special Edition Tax Tip 2013-05 Protecting taxpayers and their tax refunds from identity theft is a top priority for the IRS. This year the IRS expanded its efforts to better protect taxpayers and help victims dealing with … Continue reading →

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TAX PAYMENTS FOLLOWING INNOCENT SPOUSE RELIEF

Posted on February 18, 2013 by taxpenaltylawyer

What is commonly referred to as “innocent spouse relief” is actually three distinct types of possible statutory relief from the usual “joint and several liability” of a spouse who elects to file a joint return with his or her mate … Continue reading →

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OFFSHORE VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE UPDATE – JANUARY 2013

Posted on February 1, 2013 by taxpenaltylawyer

LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS On June 26, 2012 the IRS had released IR-2012-64, which stated:  Shulman (IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman) said the IRS offshore voluntary disclosure programs have so far resulted in the collection of more than $5 billion … Continue reading →

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