Do You Have Unfiled Tax Returns?

by cdaaccounting | Oct 3, 2022 | Business Deductions

Here’s What to Do.

Filing your taxes is never a fun thing to do, but if you don’t file them at all then the IRS will come calling. They have unbridled power to file a return on your behalf in theirs, not yours, best interest.

They have powerful collection tools and an unforgiving nature that makes this one of the worst mistakes anyone could make. Getting on their bad side isn’t easy; having years worth of unfiled returns only adds fuel to the fire!

The IRS is always on the lookout for taxpayer’s who haven’t filed legally required income or payroll tax returns. If you have unfiled tax returns, it’s only a matter of time before they find out and demand the return and their money with penalties and interest! When it gets to a point where the IRS contacts you, the amount they claim you owe will be far greater than the amount you actually owe if you haven’t filed. You don’t want this situation and unfortunately in these circumstances the amount they claim you owe is what you will have to pay unless you prove otherwise.

Before we jump into it, if you have back tax debt or years of unfiled tax returns, contact our firm for a consultation contact@cdaaccounting.com or call (208) 415-1850. You won’t have to talk to, or meet with, the IRS and our firm can provide the peace of mind you need to resolve your tax issue.

The longer you wait, the worse the situation will become. Here are some important steps you can take if you have unfiled returns with the IRS.

Get Your Documentation

If you’ve been neglecting your taxes for too long, it’s time to take care of things. An experienced tax resolution firm can help get things back on track and oftentimes, even if the records are missing or destroyed, there are alternative methods to reconstruct your tax return. However, only a tax resolution professional will be able to accomplish this.

If you are missing W2 and 1099 forms from past years an experienced tax resolution pro has the ability to retrieve these as well.

Go Through the Numbers

The fear of not having the money to pay has caused many people to avoid filing their returns altogether, but those worries are often misplaced.

According to the IRS statistics approximately one-third (34%) of all unfiled federal tax forms may actually be due a refund! Now that you have all the documentation you need, it is time to run the numbers. And while you may not be able to get exact figures without filing the returns, you can get an idea of how much you might owe.

Hire a Professional

Whether you are an individual, partnership or corporation there is a strong temptation to let your past mistakes go. But doing so would put both financial security and freedom at risk – which makes filing those old tax

returns seem like tempting fate instead of bravely taking on the challenge ahead! It is a misdemeanor and possible jail time for failing to file legally required income tax returns. Don’t let this happen to you.

The IRS will assess a 25% failure to file penalty as well as up to a 25% failure to pay penalty, plus interest. Just filing your return, even if you can’t pay, will save you big time!

When you’re dealing with back taxes, it’s important to have someone on your side who knows what they are doing. A tax resolution professional can give invaluable advice and guidance about how to lower the amount that the IRS claims you owe and the best steps moving forward for your situation.

You’re not alone in the battle against the IRS. The IRS is ready and waiting for you, so it’s best to have an expert on your side who knows how to get the help you need and deserve.

A tax resolution professional can give advice about what needs to be done; from gathering documents like W-2s or 1099’s right down to making sure everything looks perfect when filing those unfiled returns.

Contacting the IRS on your own is not only a scary thought, it’s highly not recommended, but avoiding them will make your situation worse. When you don’t file your taxes and lose track of what’s owed to the government it can have devastating consequences for both yourself personally as well as financially. The IRS stores detailed records of everyone in their database

and chances are, you are already on their radar due to your lack of compliance.

Filing those returns ASAP will go miles in helping you get back on track before any more damage becomes irreversible. Filing your taxes might seem like a daunting task, but there is help for you. The right professional can make things right with the IRS and relieve the stress from this difficult situation.

Get Rid of the Stress

The stress of not filing taxes can be enough to make you lose sleep. What’s worse, IRS problems usually affect all aspects of one’s life. Do yourself and your sanity a favor by filing your returns now; it isn’t nearly as scary or daunting as receiving the final collection letter from the IRS or getting your bank accounts levied.

If you are looking for tax relief, we can help! To help ease the stress from your situation, we offer a free consultation with one of our tax resolution experts. You don’t have to worry about the cost because the consultation is completely free.

5 Critical Reasons to Hire a Tax Resolution Professional

by cdaaccounting | Oct 2, 2022 | Business Deductions

Dealing with tax issues can often be a challenge and feel overwhelming for many people. Choosing to work with a tax resolution professional is often a great choice if you are dealing with the IRS. These tax relief specialists can guide you throughout the entire process to help you avoid making costly mistakes. You will also have much less stress knowing that an experienced professional is working hard on your behalf.

The IRS is no stranger to audit and it can be a stressful process. If you’ve received a notice from them, don’t panic! There are many things that could help relieve the stress – like working with one of our top-rated tax resolution professionals who will fight hard on your behalf so there’s less risk for penalties or interest charges along with preserving any possible defenses against accusations from this difficult situation.

Here are 5 critical reasons why you need to partner with a tax resolution expert.

1)  Relief from the IRS & Your State of Mind

When you receive the first letter from the IRS, it can make your stomach drop and your heartbeat a little faster, but working with a tax resolution expert can set your mind at ease because you have a professional working on your case to help you through this gut-wrenching experience. As an

added bonus more often than not, once you hire a tax resolution expert you won’t have to meet or speak with the IRS.

2)  Guidance from a Professional

One of the benefits of hiring a tax resolution professional is that it gives you access to professionals that do this type of work on a daily basis. Working with a tax resolution expert is especially important if you are dealing with any back taxes. They understand the latest laws impacting your case to help you make the best decision for your situation.

3)  Saves You Money

An added benefit of hiring a tax resolution professional is that it can save you a lot of money. Yes it will cost money to hire them, but it’s a lot less expensive compared to having no representation at all. A tax resolution professional also has more experience with handling different issues compared to an accountant, which is why it’s recommended to hire a tax resolution professional if you are dealing with the IRS.

4)  Get Your Time Back

Trying to research all of the regulations involving the tax code is nearly impossible for most people. However, working with a tax resolution professional is a great way to resolve your tax issue as they must keep up to date with the latest laws. These professionals understand all of the in’s and out’s of the IRS maze and can help you negotiate the lowest possible settlement amount or the lowest possible monthly payment amount, allowed by law.

5)  Avoid Costly Mistakes

Mistakes can easily happen while you are dealing with the IRS without you even knowing it. Unfortunately, even small mistakes can lead to significant penalties and cause plenty of headaches. Hiring a tax resolution professional is a great option for avoiding these mistakes. They deal with these situations on a daily basis and understand how to work with the IRS to ensure you can save the most amount of money.

Closing Thoughts

Working with a tax resolution professional is something that many people find to be both beneficial and necessary. They can help you avoid costly mistakes when filing taxes or during an IRS audit, as well offer much needed guidance throughout the process of doing so! By partnering up for this kind of work, you’ll have saved yourself tons of time by working together instead of spending hours trying to figure out what’s wrong on your own – while avoiding stress altogether.

OWE BACK TAXES?

If you owe the IRS or state $10,000+ and are feeling blindsided every year by a huge tax bill – don’t wait. We can help! Contact us today for more information about how we’ll work to settle your debt so that it doesn’t become impossible tomorrow. It’s always difficult when faced with major financial problems such as unpaid taxes; however there is relief available through reputable organizations like Coeur d’Alene Tax Returns & Resolution which specializes in settling debts without going into collections agencies.

A Roadmap to Tax Resolution

by cdaaccounting | Oct 1, 2022 | Business Deductions

What to Expect When Resolving Your Tax Debt

Many of our clients who retain our tax relief services are interested in knowing two things:

1) Can you settle this for less than I owe; and 2) How long will this take?

Upon retaining our firm to resolve your tax issue, some of the relief will be immediate and some will be over time. It is important to keep in mind that IRS problems didn’t come about overnight and will take time to resolve. The good news is that generally you won’t have to meet or speak with the IRS while we are representing you. An average Offer in Compromise (OIC) case can take anywhere from 6-12 months (or longer) depending on the amount of tax liability owed, the complexity of the case, and your individual facts and circumstances.

Road Map to Resolution

Free Consultation: If you have never been a client of ours, the first step is to call for your confidential, no obligation free consultation. At this meeting, an experienced tax resolution consultant, CPA, Attorney or Enrolled Agent will evaluate your situation and discuss all available options for resolving your matter. This generally takes about 30-45 minutes; however, there are times where the information provided at this meeting is not sufficient to determine a course of action. It is advised therefore to have all recent notices and correspondence from the IRS available during our first telephone consultation. The first step is to hire us to obtain your IRS transcripts and Record of Account so we can best evaluate all of your alternative settlement options.

1. Retaining Our Firm:

At the end of your consultation, and if selected as a good “fit” for our firm, you will be given the opportunity to retain us as your tax representative. You will be required to sign an Engagement Letter and make financial arrangements in order to pay for our tax help services.

We will file a Power of Attorney (POA) with the IRS. This will provide you with immediate relief because We will attempt to get a collection hold (no enforced collection) on your account and from this point forward, the IRS will be required to contact us instead of you. If an IRS representative should happen to contact you, all you need to do is provide our contact information, including phone number, and politely request that he or she contact “Coeur d’Alene Accounting & Tax Resolution” directly. A separate POA will be required for any state problem you have retained us for as well.

2. Beginning the Tax Resolution Process:

You will be assigned a case manager who is in charge of your case. All of our case managers are licensed professionals and are extremely qualified. Our case managers are Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants or Enrolled Agents. Together we will develop a phased strategy for resolving your case and advise you on what steps to take for the most effective resolution.

3. IRS Compliance:

Generally, before any negotiation/settlement will be accepted by the IRS, you must become a compliant taxpayer. Compliance means that all past due delinquent income tax returns must be prepared and filed. Compliance also means you have to be “current” on you quarterly estimated income tax payments and you must be withholding at the correct rate if a wage earner. If you cannot furnish records necessary to prepare your taxes, do not worry we have developed an easy method, in accordance with IRS regulations, for completing the preparation of tax returns in order to get them filed right away.

4. Your (the Client’s) Responsibilities:

Clients who achieve successful resolution of their matters have the following traits in common: They view the relationship with us as a collaborative one. They view this as a “project” that requires cooperation. They follow through, on a TIMELY basis, with our requests for information and documentation. Clients who achieve stated resolution goals return our phone calls and emails timely, and stay in contact with us throughout the duration of their case.

5. Tax Settlement Negotiation:

We will propose a plan of resolution to the IRS that you can live with and see through to acceptance. We have an excellent IRS settlement track record rate and pride ourselves in obtaining the best (lowest) settlement for you under the law. It is rare, however, that a proposal is accepted right away. Through diligence, persistence, and follow-up our knowledgeable staff will monitor, provide additional information to the IRS as needed, and negotiate your proposed resolution until a resolution is achieved.

6. Tax Resolution is Reached:

We will review the final resolution of your case by the IRS to make sure it is as agreed upon. If not, we will insist that it be changed to reflect what was agreed to. If the IRS is unwilling to do this, we will advise you as to what your options are for the next step. Finally, you will be advised on what you must do in order to succeed with your resolution and avoid future tax problems.