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Recent Posts from Arizona Tax Lawyer Blog

• Taxpayer Indicted in Florida for Selling "Tax Escape Service"

  Carel A. Prater, also known as Chad Prater, was indicted by a Florida Grand Jury a few weeks ago. The charges were based on Mr. Prater's business which was built apparently around the notion that…

• Koko Taylor Loses Her Offer In Compromise Challenge in Tax Court

  Many reading this entry are likely wondering who "Koko Taylor" is. at least those who don't follow "Blues" singers. To tell the truth, I didn't know either until I read this forbes article. Apparently, Koko…

• Serious IRS Debt in Arizona - Disadvantages of Using Bankruptcy

  Should bankruptcy be considered a last resort in dealing with IRS debt? In my opinion, yes. It should however, always be carefully considered. The potential benefits of a bankruptcy can be undeniable in relation to…

• Serious Income Tax Debt in Arizona? 6 Potential Bankruptcy Benefits

  No matter what you have heard, a bankruptcy filing, motivated by serious income tax debt, is a common occurrence. The reason is obvious. There are benefits to filing bankruptcy. 6 of the most important potential…

• Bankruptcy to Deal with Serious Tax Debt? It Must Be Considered

  If you have been researching your tax debt options for any length of time, you may be confused about bankruptcy and it's relation to the debt. Some "experts" claim bankruptcy won't work and others claim…

• Surprised by an IRS Audit or IRS Bill in Arizona? You may be an "Innocent Spouse".

  Many spouses in Arizona are caught off guard each year, by an unexpected IRS audit letter or IRS bill. The audit and the bill are often the result of the other spouse's failure to disclose…

• Another Note About Attorney Fees and Tax Controversy for Arizona Taxpayers

  I commonly receive calls from taxpayers in Arizona who have just hung up the phone with a "tax controversy" firm they found on the internet or tv. Despite the fact that these calls are common,…

• For Arizona Taxpayers with serious tax debt - the IRS claims it will show it's softer side

  The IRS issued a statement recently claiming that it is aware of the economy and it's affects on taxpayer's income, home values, and ability to pay debt overall. It has laid out three ways that…

• For Arizona Taxpayers - What is a strategy meeting and why should you consider it?

  Taxpayers with large tax debt are initially confused about what to do. They start making calls to companies they have seen on the TV, only to receive a high pressure sales pitch. Confusion and frustration…

• For Arizona Taxpayers - Why use a local tax attorney to help you deal with the IRS?

  Licensed Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, and "Enrolled Agents" are allowed to represent clients in front of the Internal Revenue Service. Licensed Attorneys are automatically allowed to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court.…