This week, in a statement to Congress and team owners, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the National Football League will voluntarily give up its federal tax-exemption status. Since the announcement, two questions remain: (1) who volunteers to start paying federal income taxes? and (2) the NFL had a pass from paying taxes, seriously?! Whats the Play? In light of the …
IRS SHUTDOWN 2013 – Has the Government Shutdown Jeoprodized your TAXPAYER RIGHTS?
Our Firm advocates for Clients facing tax issues – including those with the IRS. With the Government Shutdown resulting in the closing of the IRS, we have encountered multiple instances of what appears to be violations of our Client’s rights as a Taxpayer. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights was enacted to ensure policies and procedures are followed by the IRS, …
Even Heaven Could Not Save Florida Resident from Wrath of IRS
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide from IRS A Melbourne, Florida man could face up to six years in federal prison and a fine of up to $200,000 after refusing to accurately report his income to the IRS. His reason for not filing, as he told IRS agents, was that he was not subject to man’s laws because he “resided in the Kingdom of …
Tax Lady Roni Deutch Gets Slapped with a Large Tax Lien and Forced to Close Firm
You’ve seen them – the loud, obnoxious commercials by “Tax Resolution” companies, promising to settle your IRS tax debt for pennies on the dollar. These “assembly-line” Tax Law Firms prove true the old adage, “You get what you pay for.” Unfortunately, you are likely to pay more and get less than you bargained for. Ronnie Deutch, the infamous “Tax Lady” …
Lebron James Haters Quit Hating and Accept the Heat…As a Glorious State Income Tax Haven
On July 8, 2010, much to the chagrin of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, the city of Cleveland, and millions of NBA fans, free agent Lebron James announced his decision to play for the Miami Heat. The controversial move became a media obsession with James agreeing to a less lucrative contract to boost Miami’s ability to sign other key free …
Audit Gamble – IRS Steps it up Against Tax Cheats
Knowing the chances of the IRS auditing your Income Tax Return is relatively slim, are you willing to take that gamble and “modify” the figures on your return to maximize your refund or minimize the taxes owed? If so, you are definitely not alone! But before you turn in that return, you might want to consider this – even the …
Florida Hooters Closed For Tax Liens – Tax Auction This Saturday (4/16/2011)
The Notice of a Tax Auction Posted on the Gainesville Hooter’s Entrance
Liberty Tax Service Alleged “Crack for Tax” Scandal
Last week I spoke about the raid and bust of On Time Tax Consultants for allegedly scamming low income taxpayers. Unfortunately, On Time Tax Consultants are not the only local tax preparation service targeting lower income individuals in our community. Liberty Tax Service, located at 3320 Southwest 35th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida, has also been under investigation for preying on low …