In a hearing where Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) deemed Apple’s tax planning “the Holy Grail of tax avoidance,” Apple CEO Tim Cook’s appearance before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations resulted in a show trial of sorts....Show More Summary
For fifteen years, I have helped resolve IRS tax issues for good people who made past tax mistakes and got into trouble with the IRS. These folks got the the tax relief they needed because they hired expert tax representation capable of handling cases such as theirs. Show More Summary
If you found this year’s tax filing season leading up to April 15, 2013 messy, you weren’t alone. In fact, the Subcommittee on Oversight of the House Ways & Means Committee held a hearing on Internal Revenue Service Operations and the 2013 Tax Return Filing Season. OK, this wasn’t as entertaining as Game of Thrones, but still, it mattered. Its focus? The filing season, [...]
Just because the April 15 tax deadline passed doesn’t mean people who owe back taxes should stand idly by. It’s time to “man up” to the challenge and resolve your IRS tax issues with the help of an expert tax resolution professional....Show More Summary
Tax Day is here! For those of you who have filed already: Congratulations! However, there are still many taxpayers who didn’t file because they owe back taxes and don’t have the funds to pay their tax debt. Very often these folks fall into what I call the delinquent tax return trap. Show More Summary
On Friday, I tackled some last minute tax questions from readers and viewers via a Forbes + hangout. You can watch the entire hangout here (be forewarned, it’s about an hour long). In addition to last minute tax tips – and filing errors to avoid – I promised some follow-up information in the piece, so [...]
Happy Friday! Countdown to tax day: 4 days Last minute tax filers take note: the most common reasons for refund delays are because of preventable mistakes on the tax return. I thought information from this previous post and interview...Show More Summary
During my interview last tax season on the Midday Sunday Fox 11 with host Tony Valdez program, Mr. Valdez posed a scenario that many today may be facing: they have finished preparing their taxes, but don’t have the money to pay them....Show More Summary
My kids are minutes away from their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Set among the backdrop of rural, it’s miles away – both literally and figuratively – from the White House Easter Egg Roll. Both are scheduled to go on this year, despite fears to the contrary. While there was no scandal at my house [...]
The IRS just released its Dirty Dozen Tax Scam List for 2013 and introduced a video to remind taxpayers they need to protect themselves from the worst tax scams and schemes out there. While the “usual suspect” scams and schemes haveShow More Summary
The Internal Revenue Service has issued an apology for that awful Star Trek parody video making the rounds on the internet. You know, this one: I say awful not in response to the reported cost (the video was part of a set of two videos that allegedly cost taxpayers about $60,000 to produce) but more [...]
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service issues a list of "Dirty Dozen" tax scams that can affect taxpayers. The list runs the gamut from schemes involving taxpayer participation (hiding offshore income) to schemes that taxpayers may know nothing about (identity theft). Show More Summary
Some of you may still be deciding whether to hire a tax professional or purchase tax preparation software. In this informative video, (one part of a series that came from my appearance on the Midday Sunday Fox 11 with host Tony Valdez...Show More Summary
You should never throw out your old tax returns. Keep a copy forever. If the IRS statute of limitations has expired (3 or 6 years depending on the issue), you may be able to discard your receipts and work-papers. But tax returns themselves? Keep them forever. Unfortunately, returns may be mislaid, lost or destroyed. There are [...]
On March 7, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, students, parents, labor allies and community leaders will rally at the School District of to protest planned cuts to teacher contracts in the City. The proposal includes pay cuts of up to 13%, longer work days and no limits on class sizes. Additionally, under the plan, the [...]
Does the pending Tax Day Deadline just make you wanna holler? Well this week the Tax Resolution University is setting you up with a tax themed tune to get you motivated and on your way to completing your taxes. Dance along with the smooth soul sounds of Marvin Gaye with a little help from the Tax Man! “Hang ups, let downs. Show More Summary
Oh, I do love it when famous people talk about tax. (Stay with me on this one… It takes a little bit.) Two of my favorite actresses/comic geniuses, (who made Forbes’ list of the Most Powerful Female Celebrities of 2012) and Amy Poehler, hosted the Golden Globes in January. During the show, they slung a [...]
This episode of my national network television show, TaxMan gives consumers further insight into my professional history beginning with my education, employment and qualifications. It’s because of these experiences and desire to help...Show More Summary
Are you in need of a jump start to get your tax motivation started? Get grooving and moving on tax season prep with a tax themed tune by man from Margaritaville – Mr. Jimmy Buffett. Forget that Cheeseburger in Paradise this week andShow More Summary
This episode of the national network television show, TaxMan highlights the story of yours truly, Michael Rozbruch. I thought consumers out there should get to know me a little bit and understand my background. I also wanted to convey my reasons for wanting to resolve people’s tax problems and why I started Tax Resolution Services, Co. Show More Summary