If you are in a situation where you owe IRS back taxes, it is important that you deal with it right away. For many people, the amount owed is not something that they can come up with in one lump payment. When this is the case, it may be possible to settle with the IRS by making an offer in compromise (OIC). This is an option where you offer to settle the debt for a payment that is less than the total amount owed. If Read More

When a loved one is arrested by the police and booked into jail, you want to get them out as quickly as possible. In Florida state court there is generally a set bond for a particular charge which is set upon arrest. That bond amount can be changed based on a number of factors when the individual makes a first appearance, generally the next day, before a judge. Understanding what bail is and how it works will allow Read More

As a business owner, you need to do everything you can to maximize your profits and ensure the success of the company. In most cases, one of your biggest expenses is going to be the various taxes that your business has to pay. Finding and taking advantage of every tax deduction possible will help to reduce your overall tax burden so you can spend your money on more productive things. One of the biggest deductions for Read More

If the police show up at your door wanting to search your property, it will undoubtedly be a stressful event. In most cases, the police attempt to make it sound like you do not have a say in whether they come in or not, but that often is not true. In fact, while the police do have the right to enter without your permission in some cases, they will often walk right in and not ask if it is okay with you at all. Read More

When most people hear the term “offshore bank accounts,” they immediately picture a rich person conducting illegal activity. This is largely because movies and TV shows have portrayed these account as something inherently bad or underhanded, which has led to many myths and misconceptions. Let’s clear up these misconceptions so you can evaluate whether an offshore bank account makes sense for you. 1. Offshore Bank Read More

Dealing with the IRS is a nerve-racking experience. Not only do they have a huge amount of power that can impact your life, but just about everything they do is confusing and overly complicated. One example of this is their “Statutory Notice of Deficiency” that they send out to taxpayer who they claim owe income taxes, interest, penalties, or other liabilities. This notice is also known as “The 90 Day Letter.” If you Read More

Nobody likes paying taxes, and it makes sense to do what you can to minimize your overall tax burden as long as you aren’t violating any laws. If you are a business owner or are thinking about becoming one, you will want to determine if your business is a tax shelter. A tax shelter business is any business that reports losses, which helps offset taxes. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of rules and regulations in Read More

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed, people from every political persuasion had something to say about it. While there has been endless debate about whether the new tax laws are a good or bad thing, the reality is that it has now gone into place. When filing your 2018 taxes this year and next year’s 2019 taxes, you need to know about the new tax brackets and how they will impact your finances. This blog post Read More

If you have been charged with an antitrust crime, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that several of the existing antitrust laws specifically were created to be subject to interpretation. This allows the judge to examine all the facts of your unique case on its own, and what may have happened in one case doesn’t necessarily apply to yours (although it may be a factor). The bad news is that not all of Read More

IRS tax audits are a major hassle. They can cost you a lot of money, take a lot of time, and cause a lot of stress. While the IRS chooses many of their audits randomly, a large number of audits are targeted based on specific factors related to people’s tax returns and other behaviors. Learning some of the different reasons that the IRS will trigger an audit will help you minimize the risk that you will be audited Read More