Category Archives: tax relief
IRS Offers Relief to Taxpayers Subject to Transition Tax on Foreign Earnings
The new tax law, passed late last year, made a number of changes to the tax code, one of which, was the imposition of a transition tax on untaxed foreign earnings of overseas companies owned by U.S. shareholders. According to the new law, these types of foreign earnings that are held in the form… Read More »
Florida Tax Relief Opportunities: Offer in Compromise
Owing taxes to the IRS can be a stressful and financially devastating experience. Consequences can range from wage garnishment and additional monetary penalties to repossession of personal items and even jail time. Fortunately, there are options, such as the offer in compromise program, that are available to help eligible parties who are in debt… Read More »
Education-Related Tax Benefits
Over the past decade, higher education has become more and more expensive, making it especially important for parents and students to take advantage of available education-related tax benefits. If you or your child are thinking about applying for college, you should consider speaking with an experienced tax attorney who can help you apply for… Read More »
Tax Deductions for Teachers
Although taxes may not be on the minds of most teachers and administrators this early in the school year, knowing which expenses to keep track of can actually end up saving them a significant amount of money when tax season does roll around. In fact, there are a number of major work-related tax deductions… Read More »
How to Relieve Yourself From Your Partner’s Tax Liability
When spouses choose to file their tax return jointly, they are essentially acknowledging that they will take care of the full amount of tax liability together, which includes paying any fines for mistakes or late filing. Fortunately, it is possible to relieve yourself of your partner’s tax liabilities in certain situations, so if you… Read More »
Additional Tax Relief Measures Announced by IRS
The IRS recently announced that it would be offering additional tax relief to victims of Hurricane Irma. The publications were issued in response to the state’s fuel shortage and are also designed to support donation programs across Florida. To learn more about what tax relief you may qualify for, please contact an experienced tax… Read More »
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Irma
On September 12th, the IRS announced that taxpayers in Florida who have been affected by Hurricane Irma will be eligible for tax relief. To find out whether this applies to you, please contact an experienced Florida tax attorney who can advise you. Tax Relief Eligibility According to the IRS’s declaration, certain deadlines will… Read More »
Florida Reduces Sales Tax on Commercial Rent
Florida is currently the only state in the country where residents are required to pay sales tax when renting a commercial property. However, a recently enacted amendment will reduce the required amount of sales tax on these properties starting in January 2018. Although it is hoped that the reduction will attract new businesses to… Read More »
IRS Launches New Debt Collection Program
This month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will put its recently established debt collection program into practice. Under the new program, the IRS has begun to use private sector collection agencies to collect taxpayer debt. However, only certain agencies are permitted to collect debts on behalf of the IRS and must comply with a… Read More »
IRS Announces New Debt Collection Program
Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), announced that it will begin allowing private contractors to collect overdue federal tax debts starting in the spring of 2017. However, as a condition of receiving the contract, these agencies are required to respect taxpayer rights, including the protections offered by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The… Read More »
