Definitely Not Rescue 911

I was on a conference call yesterday with several other practitioners who practice in the area of tax problem resolution because I had a specific question that I was hoping to get answered but also because I wanted to get a sense of what other people around the country are dealing with related to the…

IRS Lien Releases

QUESTION: I owe the IRS a substantial amount of money, but I do not have any money left over at the end of the month after I pay my bills to be able to afford to pay anything on my taxes.  I could refinance my house since the rates are a lot lower now and…

Happy New Year from AtkinsSC.com

Dear Readers, Can you believe that there is just one more day left in 2008?  It is hard to imagine that this year has gone by so fast.  While tomorrow will be a time to celebrate the entrance of a new year, today you can look forward to what that new year will bring.  We…

Merry Christmas from AtkinsSC.com

Dear Readers, This is an exciting time of year and I am excited to wish you a Merry Christmas on behalf of AtkinsSC.com.  While this time of year is a happy time it is also filled with hurry and stress.  It is my hope that you and your family will take the opportunity to spend…

What Can I Do to Stop an IRS Levy?

QUESTION: The IRS has placed a levy on my wages. What can I do to stop it? ANSWER: Getting the IRS to release a levy is not an easy task.  If you act quickly enough there are several ways we can help you prevent a tax levy. The type of action you must take depends…

What Documents Do You Need for an Offer In Compromise?

Question: I would like to submit an offer in compromise, but I have heard that the process is similar to an audit and that I will have to provide a lot of documents to the IRS.  What kind of information would I have to provide if I file an offer in compromise? Answer: There are…