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If you have a personal IRS tax lien filed against you, a Withdrawal of your tax lien may be possible.

If you have an IRS an income tax debt of less than $25,000, you are on a direct debit installment agreement and you've made at least three payments, you may want to request a Withdrawal of your tax lien.

Call us to find out if a Withdrawal is an option for you.  Or, check out our website for ...
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Categories: Tax Lien Withdrawal

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What makes choosing a tax resolution company so difficult?  I think it's all of the different promises, guarantees and options you hear about on the T.V., radio, online and from salesmen over the phone.  I've seen a commercial that said IRS tax debts can be settled for 10% of the total amount owed.  A radio ad I recently heard stated that new government programs are available to lower tax debts...
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If you're looking for back tax representation, you've probably talked to a few different companies about your tax issues.  And, I'm sure you've been quoted a few different fees for services.  Whether you choose to hire professional help or not, may depend on the fee.  Most people in tax trouble don't have money to throw around on hidden fees and extra charges.  You need to be aware that additio...
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If you recently had an IRS tax lien filed against, you've likely received several phone calls and letters from companies wanting to help you resolve your back taxes.  A lot of these companies use scare tactics to get you to hire them.  All of them, to some extent, are betting on you sticking your head in the sand to avoid dealing with the IRS. 

They don't want you to research your resolution ...
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Most of the large tax resolution companies that scammed people out of millions of dollars are gone.  Tax Masters, American Tax Relief and a few others no longer exist.  The scary thing about tax resolution companies these days is whether or not they will be around tomorrow and their fees.

Fresh Start's parent company, M&M Financial Consulting, Inc., will be celebrating 10 years in business in ...
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The IRS Offer in Compromise is a great tax resolution program, if you qualify for it.  If you hire a professional to prepare and negotiate an IRS OIC for you, it will likely cost a lot of money. 

The Offer in Compromise process takes months.  This means that the initial fee you pay a tax resolution company may not be your last.

Fresh Start Tax Relief will tell you whether or not your best re...
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Categories: Offer in Compromise

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A big question amongst those of you with back taxes owed to the IRS is regarding the cost of IRS representation.  Just about everyone would hire a professional if the price was right. 

If you talk to five different tax resolution companies and get a fee quote from each of them, you'll likely end up with five different resolution strategies with five different fees.  Both the resolution strate...
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Have you received a wage garnishment from the IRS trying to collect back taxes?

It may be easier than you think to get a wage garnishment release from the IRS.

You may qualify for the following IRS tax resolution programs:

Installment Agreement

Offer in Compromise

Currently Not Collectible CNC

Penalty Abatement

We can help you find the best way to resolve your IRS tax debt.  We take the un...
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For those of you worrying about your IRS back tax debt and whether or not the IRS is going to sneak into your bank account or garnish your Holiday paycheck, you have a couple of weeks to relax.  The IRS takes a break from sending new levies and garnishments December 22nd through January 1st. 

However if you already have a levy in place, you still need to work to get it released

If you owe...
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How do I know if a tax resolution company is legitimate? 


Good question.  It takes a little bit of research to determine whether the salesman on the other end of the line is telling you the whole truth. 

Beware of promises and buzz words designed to hook your wallet. 

There are a lot of good tax resolution companies and representatives out there.  You just need to do your homework on each...
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  • Offer in Compromise / IRS Settlement
  • IRS Penalty Abatement and Relief
  • Installment Agreement / Monthly Payment Plan
  • Tax Lien, Levy and Garnishment Removal
  • IRS Lien Subordination, Withdrawal, Discharge
  • Enrolled Agents / Tax Debt Specialists

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