The first step in helping a client is the find out what the client wants. How do you do that? Well, for starts, ask them. But after you ask, don’t assume that because you went to school for seven (at least) years to get your law degree, that you know everything. After you ask, it’s…
Monthly Archives: April 2007
What Documents does the IRS Require for an Offer in Compromise?
QUESTION: I would like to file an Offer in Compromise to settle my tax debt, but I have heard that the IRS requires me to provide a lot of documents. It would be a huge hassle to try to put a lot of old documents together from the last few years. What types of documents…
Should I Handle My Own Offer in Compromise with the IRS – Continued
I wanted to follow up on the earlier article asking the question, should I make my own offer in compromise, with a book that you can get at Amazon.com or most book stores entitled, “Stand Up to the IRS.” This book will give you a great start in dealing with the IRS, no matter what…
Improving Salesmanship as an Attorney
Lawyers are salesman too, in a way. I was reading a book recently about starting a small business and there was a section on salesmanship. The book gave seven “points of selling” that a business owner should consider in their presentation to and evaluation of prospective customers or clients. I found them very applicable to…
Should I Make My Own Offer in Compromise?
I know that many people wonder whether they should make their own offer in compromise to the IRS or whether they should hire a tax professional to prepare the offer in compromise and advocate on their behalf before the Internal Revenue Servcice. Here’s my advice, but remember, I am an attorney focusing my practice in…
IRS Tax Questions for an Attorney?
As you might have noticed, there is a question and answer section on this blog where I answer questions regarding dealing with the IRS and many tax issues. I also have a similar column in a local newspaper. If you have a specific question, post a comment on this post, or send me an e-mail. I…