The focus of my practice is civil and criminal tax controversy. At 2pm EST today the IRS released its response to assist taxpayers and give guidance as to what it will be doing as far as enforcement. IR-2020-59 provides important guidance concerning: Existing installment agreements, New instal...
I spend most of my days resolving civil and criminal tax issues with the IRS and Connecticut Department of Revenue. Whether its income tax, payroll tax or sales tax, we have seen and dealt with most issues. The current pandemic is creating economic chaos and incredible stress on individuals who...
Join us Monday March 30th for a FREE two-hour webinar to update you on the business, economic and tax impact of the CARES Act:Preserving Businesses During the COVID-19 Recession: Understanding the Business and Tax Impact of the CARES ActYou can register for FREE here: https://gs-lawfirm.com/progr...
In this special episode of the Tax Rep Network podcast I am joined by my law partner Noelle Geiger, Esq. who reviews the current response to the Covid-19 panedemic by the IRS and what you and your clients need to know. Check out the episode here: https://taxrepllc.com/tax-rep-network-podcast-epis...
The saying “May you live to see interesting times” has never been more poignant than now. The impact of the Coronavirus on society at large will be significant as individuals and businesses struggle to get through this. Join us Friday March 20th at 1:00 pm EST for a free session on what clients, ...
Green & Sklarz LLC is seeking a legal assistant/receptionist for our New Haven office. The person will work as the receptionist and legal assistant. We are a busy law firm. This person's primary job duties will be: reception, client service, and assisting lawyers and other professional staff w...
Listen in on this weeks episode as I am joined by a very special guest, Andrew Keyso, the former IRS Chief of Staff and current Acting Chief of Appeals. During this talk Andy discusses the impact of the Taxpayer First Act, where Appeals is heading, the role of the hazards of litigation, and what ...
John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DEVON WILLIAMS, 30, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to eight months of imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised release, for preparing false ta...
We routinely represent taxpayers in civil and criminal tax cases. We wanted to let everyone know that IRS agents arrested embattled attorney Michael Avenatti in Los Angeles late Tuesday during a break in a hearing before the California State Bar, the U.S. attorney's office confirmed , saying he...
If you or someone you know was impacted by the peparing of a false return by Liberty Tax please contact us immediately at egreen@gs-lawfirm.com or (203) 285-8545. Justice Department Announces Settlement With Liberty Tax ServiceGovernment and Liberty Jointly Propose Order Requiring the Company to...
What do you do when your practice begins to take over your life, and it now seems that you are working for it instead of the other way around? Joining me on this week's podcast was the amazing Amy Vetter, who is not only a friend but one of my life coaches. Listen in as we discuss work-life balan...
I just posted this week's podcast with my friend Jason B. Freeman where he walks us through the impact of the community property laws on IRS collection and what it means for those of us working to help taxpayers resolve their outstanding tax debts. Check out the podcast in any of the major platfo...
On this week's podcast I am joined by Walter Pagano, CPA, CFE. Walter is the head of Tax Controversy and Forensics at Eisner Amper in New York, and he covers what everyone needs to know about the new IRS target letters for owners of Crypto Currency, and what to do if you or one of your clients r...
Taxpayers often become frustrated and scared when dealing with the IRS on a back tax debt. In reality, however, resolving a tax debt is reasonably straightforward and can save taxpayers from unnecessary distress. My article covering this topic is now out in Wealth Strategies Journal and can be r...
In this week's podcast we review the techniques that can be used by tax practitioners to reopen an assessment that is closed. Given that tax enforcement by the IRS is being done more and more by automation with no human being involved, taxpayers are finding their responses and correspondence ign...
I focus my practice on civil and criminal tax representation. We represent taxpayers in New Haven, Connecticut, New York and elsewhere. As the IRS recently reminded taxpayers, significant tax debt may jeopardize your passport or your ability to acquire one. The IRS certifies taxpayers with the ...
The week of June 10th I will be in Las Vegas having just spoken all week for the AICPA at its Engage Conference 2019. I will then be heading to Salt Lake City to speak at Scaling New Heights. In between, on June 14th I will record a special "AMA" episode of the Tax Rep Podcast from Las Vegas."A...
During this week's podcast episode I review the recent changes in IRS Collection, including the adjustments done for an older vehicle, the program the IRS uses where they certifiy taxpayers to the State Department for passport suspension or revocation if they have delinquent taxes and are not dea...
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We represent business owners and individuals in bankruptcy and commercial litigation frequently. On March 31, 2019, in Wood v. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (In re Wood), 18-5006 (Bankr. S.D. W.Va. Mar. 31, 2019), the court addressed the issue concerning whether a debtor’s tax overpayment...
I focus my practice on civil and criminal tax representation. Now that tax season is in full swing, the Department of Justice reminds taxpayers to choose tax preparers carefully.The Justice Department’s Tax Division, in collaboration with U.S. Attorney’s Offices, takes legal action throughout th...
Join us for our 3rd annual full-day criminal tax conference, where attendees will learn everything they could want to know about the criminal tax process! This year's conference is named "Shopping the Preparer" which is when IRS Criminal Investigations sends in undercover agents to see if a tax ...
I represent taxpayers in New Haven and the rest of Connecticut who have civil and criminal tax issues, and have recently seen an uptick in those folks coming to us who have not filed tax returns, some for many years. In fact, the non-filer issue is a major priority for the IRS, who have stated p...
We do a lot of Criminal Tax Work and we hold the IRS Criminal Investigation professionals in very high esteem for the work they do and their professionalism. It is therefore always noteworthy when a former IRS Agent becomes the target of criminal prosecution for tax violations.A former special a...