IRS to Use Debt Collectors

The Internal Revenue Service will soon use private debt collectors to collect unpaid back taxes.  This new tax collection provision was included in the new highway funding bill that passed in December.   Included in the new law is the authorization for private debt collectors to make “robocalls” or “robotexts” to collect unpaid IRS taxes.  The use of robocalls may make it easier for scammers.   Continue reading…


Protect Your Company & Yourself – Brighton Workshop

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 11:30am to 1:00pm, we are excited to present before Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce members. 218 E. Grand River, Brighton, MI  48116.

The presentation is “Protect Your Company & Yourself.”

This is a three part presentation.

Part 1: Business Structures – Learn how having the right business structure can have a big impact on taxes.

Part 2: IRS Audit Proof – Preparing for an audit now will save you the future.

Part 3: Negotiating Back Taxes – Tips on reducing taxes and penalties.

Go to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce website to reserve your seat!

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Your Plans for the $1.5 Billion Powerball Winnings

Did you buy a Powerball ticket when the jackpot was an estimated $1.5B?  I sure did.  Like most people, I figured out how to spend the money:  retire immediately, new house, new car, exotic vacations, and financially help close family and friends.  In my head, I was set for life and it felt good.  Until I found out I didn’t win.  Well, I knew I wasn’t going to win but it was fun to dream about it.
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Protect Your Company & Yourself – Howell Workshop

On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 11:30am to 1:30pm, we are excited to present before Howell Chamber of Commerce members. 123 E Washington St, Howell, MI  48843

The presentation is “Protect Your Company & Yourself.”

This is a three part presentation.

Part 1: Business Structures – Learn how having the right business structure can have a big impact on taxes.

Part 2: IRS Audit Proof – Preparing for an audit now will save you the future.

Part 3: Negotiating Back Taxes – Tips on reducing taxes and penalties.

Go to Howell Chamber of Commerce website to reserve your seat!

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Money Held for You in an IRS Secret Account

The IRS has a secret account for all U.S. citizens.  There is money in the secret account accessible to taxpayers.  By filing Form 1099-OID, taxpayers can gain access to their own secret account.  Taxpayers have received thousands of dollars from the IRS and you can to.  Does this sound too good to be true?  Well it is.

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IRS is Hacked

Earlier in the year, the IRS said identity thieves stole tax return information from 114,000 taxpayers.   The IRS has since said the number of taxpayers affected was actually 220,000.
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