On this episode of Ask The Tax Attorney, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and how to protect your business. Our guest speaker, Mari Ribeiro, shares her personal story of becoming an entrepreneur after getting laid off from her job as an attorney. We discuss the importance of having a clear vision for your…
Are you struggling to pay off your tax debt? Well, on this episode of Ask The Tax Attorney, I’ve got some helpful tips for you. You will learn about the different types of IRS installment agreements available to help pay off tax debts over time. So, don’t let tax debt stress you out. Get informed…
On this episode of Ask The Tax Attorney, our featured guest, Byron Longworth, shares his journey from being an associate attorney to starting his own practice in Tampa. He discuss some of the challenges he faced, including the passing of their mother, and how he overcame them. Listeners can expect to learn about the unique…
Today’s episode of “Ask the Tax Attorney” is a must-listen for business owners struggling with IRS issues. Our host, Claudia Moncarz, shares valuable advice and a powerful framework to overcome anxiety and guilt surrounding tax debts. The first step in the “free framework” is to forgive oneself for mistakes made as a business owner. Next,…
The Ask the Tax Attorney podcast is a show dedicated to helping business owners and individuals navigate the complex world of business and taxes. Hosted by Claudia Moncarz, a tax attorney with over 20 years of experience, the podcast covers a wide range of business and tax-related topics. With a focus on providing expert advice…
Last night I was reading an interesting article about audits. (Ok, interesting to me.) And the article talked about how 70 percent of taxpayers don’t get audited. While that number may give you comfort, it actually made me pause. That means we have a thirty percent chance of being audited. What! And these numbers were…
I think some people have misconceptions about money. And if you think about it, we all have lots of misconceptions about lots of things, including the IRS. I admit that sometimes I don’t realize that what I know is not common knowledge for everyone. (See misconception right there.) So, I thought I do my part…
Now that tax season is officially over, and folks are breathing a sigh of relief, the scammers are really digging in. IRS scams are everywhere, bilking people out of thousands of dollars and fraudulently obtaining their personal information. These days, you’re just as likely to get an email from a strange IP address, but traditionally,…
Damian Barrett, a Florida tax preparer, was convicted of filing 745 false tax returns in 19 states. Barrett owned two tax preparation companies. He used one to file legitimate returns and the other to file false returns. From 2015 to 2018 Barrett filed 348 false returns in the state of Oregon alone, requesting more than…
Okay, the New Year is closing in fast, so I wanted to pen a quick reminder about what HAS to be done before the 31st… Charitable donations. Individuals who itemize their deductions can receive a current-year tax deduction for cash donations. In other cases, such as stock donations or gifts to foundations, they are still…