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Avoid Tax Resolution Scams. Find Out How.

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Unfortunately, there are some tax resolution firms that are not legitimate and are actually running a scam service. USA Today provides a decent article talking about this problem and gives the following red flags to watch out for when choosing a tax resolution company. These red flags include, no face-to-face consultation, high-pressure sales tactics, large upfront fees, no details about services until after a fee is paid and unrealistic guarantees.

Don’t fall for tax resolution scams, if you are in need of a reputable tax resolution company give us a call at (312)664-6649. We will set up a free consultation with you and talk about your specific situation. No high pressure sales, unrealistic guarantees or large upfront fees. If you would like to read the rest of the USAToday article about tax resolution scams see. http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/block/2011-05-23-tax-resolution-scams_n.htm

Helping You Get Out From Under Mountains of Debt and Resolve Your IRS Problems for Good!

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What is the broad view of your financial picture? Are you facing IRS levies, collections, foreclosure? Are you so overwhelmed with debt that you don’t know how to even face the problem? Well, we are here to help. Actually, at Opem Tax Resolution & the law office of Steven A Leahy we believe that the most important thing we can do in this world is help other people. That is why we do what we do and that is why we want to help you move forward into a better life.

The very first step we take when you come into the office is to sit down and talk. We want to know what your situation is and what you really want so that we can help map out a plan for you to reach your goal. We look at the details of your problems and we help you face them, every step of the way, so that you don’t get overwhelmed by the stress and pressure. Along with resolving your tax problems we also want to help you continue forward without creating more by offering services and programs that help you with future filing and staying within compliance.

When we help a client fix everything – their tax problems and their debt issues – then we feel great. We want to see the burden lifted from your shoulders. We want to see the debt clouds clear and offer you a future of financial blue sky. If you are having tax and debt problems then helping you solve those problems is the very reason we are here. Give us a call and set up a free consultation so that we can see how we can help you. https://chicagotaxteam.com/about-us/

Chicago: IRS Tax Help

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Steven A. Leahy

Chicago: IRS Tax Help

Chicago: IRS Tax Help
In the Chicago area and owe taxes? You may not even know you have an IRS tax lien until it’s too late.

The IRS uses liens to get people to pay the taxes owed. It’s one of the many tools in their arsenal and for many people it’s one of the worst penalties the IRS can inflict. It does silent damage to your life and your credit before you figure it out.

Simply stated, a lien is a security held against your personal and/or investment property by the IRS. And it can make your life miserable.

If the IRS places a claim on your property as a tax lien,it shows up on your credit report and can greatly damage your credit score.

The worst part is that you may not even be aware of the lien until you go apply for a credit card, car loan, home equity loan or to refinance. By that point lenders are hesitant to loan you any money.

Plus, a tax lien may make it very difficult to sell your house. A buyer will be reluctant to buy since the lien comes with the property and becomes the buyer’s problem if you don’t take care of it.

If you’ve had a lien placed on your property already, or if you’ve been served a Notice of Federal Tax Lien – you know that trouble’s just around the corner. We can help. call Opem Tax Resolution – The Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC (312) 664-6649. Call Now to schedule your FREE 1 hour Consultation!

Offering In House Tax Preparation!

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At Opem Tax Resolution & the Law Office of Steven A Leahy we are proud to provide our clients with a variety of services to help them deal with their tax and debt problems. We would also like to provide services that help them avoid tax problems all together.

We have seen first hand how some of our clients have been put into compromising situations with the IRS by filing incorrectly or having a less than reputable tax preparer make some serious mistakes. We know that it can be hard sometimes to know that the tax preparation service you are using is truly on your side. For this reason we have decided to offer in house tax preparation. We have hired a tax preparer in house to serve this need. Mike Norris is an Enrolled Agent (EA) and began to assist our clients with tax preparation on February 15th

In the past we have only filed older tax returns to help our clients get back in compliance with the IRS. However, we have realized by offering tax preparation in house we can better serve our clients by providing a trustworthy preparation service. Our clients can rest assured that not only do we knows how to file their returns correctly but we also have in-depth knowledge of the legals aspects of dealing with IRS issues. This allows our clients to be assured that their tax filing is in good hands and that if they are ever faced with an audit or issue with the IRS that they will be able to come to us to aid in their defense. https://chicagotaxteam.com/services/

Get in Compliance and Stay in Compliance. We Can Help.

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Sometimes a taxpayer who owes the IRS more money than they can afford is allowed the chance to pay off their debt in an installment plan. With a successful negotiation that payment plan should be something that they taxpayer can afford. However, sometimes taxpayers find themselves defaulting on the payments and falling out of compliance with the IRS. This is not a good thing and can have dire consequences.

When you are late with a monthly payment when paying back the IRS after getting an installment agreement then you have defaulted on your agreement. This means that the IRS can come back and demand full payment. They may even start levying your accounts, assets and wages and use everything they have in their collection arsenal to come after you. Suddenly, you may find yourself back in the nightmare of IRS problems that you were trying to avoid by creating the installment agreement in the first place. You also may find that the IRS is harder to negotiate with and even more aggressive than they were before. For this reason staying in compliance with the IRS can be just as important as getting in compliance.

It is important that you not only stay in compliance for your repayment plan but that you also continue to file your taxes on time and accurately every year. By having prior tax problems or IRS audits your chances of being audited by the IRS have increased. Maintaining a consistent track record going forward and keeping accurate records will help you avoid trouble later. If your past problems were exacerbated by a lack of record keeping on your part then make sure you learn from that mistake and organize your records from now on.

A good basic start to organizing your records is to follow the following tips:

  1. Maintain at least three years worth of tax returns and records.
  2. Copy your records and keep them in separate secure areas to avoid loss due to computer problems, fires, etc.
  3. Keep your bank records and checkbook stubs.
  4. Keep your receipts from all of your purchases and categorize them throughout the year
  5. Track the costs for all of your property and taxable investments
  6. Keep organized files and file all of your bills.
  7. Keep a journal of all of your deductible items and update that journal as they occur.
  8. If you feel overwhelmed or you feel you need help staying on track in the future then find reliable help.

We realize that at times staying in compliance can be difficult, especially for busy people who have a lot of other obligations to focus on. For this reason, in order  to help our clients now and in the future we decided to offer a Compliance Program. By taking advantage of this program our clients can have us monitor their IRS files. We can keep you up to date on your repayment plan and we will make sure that from now on you get your taxes filed.

Basically, this program protects you from your potentially bad habits or from forgetting some important dates while you are busy with the rest of your life. It helps ensure that your taxes are being prepared correctly and that you are staying on track. Contact us to find out more. https://chicagotaxteam.com/contact-us/

 

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