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Supreme Court Grants Certiorari To Defense Of Marriage Act Challenge in Estate Tax Case

    At Lefstein-Suchoff CPA & Associates, LLC we assist those faced with various tax problems, such as IRS problems including IRS Audits.  To do so, we keep up to date with recent Court decisions and IRS Rulings.  In our … Continue reading

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Partner Owed Self-Employment Tax on Guaranteed Payments from Partnership

  At Lefstein-Suchoff CPA & Associates, LLC we assist those faced with various tax problems, such as IRS problems including IRS Audits.  To do so, we keep up to date with recent Court decisions and IRS Rulings.  In our next … Continue reading

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What Can Appeals Do for You?

Many of the different departments within the IRS are responsible for making decisions concerning the application of tax law to various taxpayer issues. In some cases, agreement on these decisions, or determinations, cannot be reached. In other words, the taxpayer … Continue reading

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IRS Levies

A levy is a legal seizure of property to satisfy a tax debt. The levy usually takes place after the following three requirements are met: • The tax is assessed, and a Notice and Demand for Payment is sent to … Continue reading

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Requirements for Full Evaluation of an Offer In Compromise

In order for an Offer In Compromise to be fully evaluated by the IRS, the taxpayer must have completed the following steps prior to submitting the offer: 1) File all tax returns legally required to be filed 2) Make all … Continue reading

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Unfiled Tax Returns & the IRS Substitute For Return (SFR)

It’s important to understand the ramifications of not filing a past due return and the steps that the IRS will take. Taxpayers who don’t file a past due return or contact the IRS are subject to the following: The IRS … Continue reading

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Eligibility for an Offer in Compromise

Most people have heard about Offer In Compromises.   An offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service that settles the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.  If the liabilities … Continue reading

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Late Filing Of Tax Returns

  What happens if you fail to file your return by October 15, the extended due date? One consequence: Unless a disaster-relief exception applies or you have a valid reason, you may be charged penalties and interest. For example, the … Continue reading

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