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Since 1997, our San Jose tax attorneys have provided personalized representation for taxpayers who are burdened with Internal Revenue Service tax liens or wage garnishment.
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Tax attorney in San Jose

Our tax attorneys in San Jose offer confidential consultations in all of our Bay Area offices. Our attorneys specialize in resolving all types of federal and state tax problems. We also provide traditional tax planning and consultation services for individuals and businesses.

Since 1997 our San Jose tax attorneys have provided  personalized representation for taxpayers that are burdened with IRS tax liens and wage garnishment. Our tax lawyers have also saved our clients millions of dollars in penalties and interest after filing back taxes through the Offer in Compromise program.  Whether you are an individual that is considering bankruptcy or a small business struggling with payroll tax problems, Tax Helpers will be there to help you every step of the way.

Our office is conveniently located in the heart of San Jose, between the 880, 101, and 237 Freeways, just off the Monague Expressway. Please call to schedule an appointment for your free consultation with a tax attorney in San Jose.

Tax Helpers

2880 Zanker Road, Suite 203
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 609-3520

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Since 1997, our San Jose tax attorneys have provided personalized representation for taxpayers who are burdened with Internal Revenue Service tax liens or wage garnishment. Our tax lawyers have also saved our clients millions of dollars in penalties and interest after filing back taxes through the Offer in Compromise program.

Whether you are an individual who is considering bankruptcy, or a small business struggling with payroll tax problems, Tax Helpers is here to help you every step of the way.

Each experienced IRS tax lawyer on our team is committed to assisting clients and businesses to get the tax debt relief they need.

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Tax attorney in San Jose

With decades of experience, we not only go beyond merely clarifying laws for clients, but also provide the solutions each person needs to get back in good standing with the IRS and implement appropriate tax planning for the future.

Because it isn’t possible to solve tax problems by keeping your head in the sand, make sure you put yourself back in the driver’s seat by having a knowledgeable San Jose tax lawyer help you with your problems. No one would represent themselves in court without an attorney, so don’t try to fight the IRS without one, either.

Our office is conveniently located in the heart of San Jose, just off the Montague Expressway near three freeway connections: the 880, 101, and 237.

Filing Back Taxes
Failing to file a return and owing back taxes are not uncommon problems. However, they are also not problems that will go away on their own.

Eventually, the IRS or your state will contact you concerning your failure to properly file your taxes.

If you’ve thought about not filing back taxes, there are a couple of things you should understand:

Not filing or filing late does nothing to absolve you of your obligation to pay monies owed. Unfortunately, that will not be all you owe, though, as interest and penalties will be added based on the number of years you procrastinated, which often leads to a staggering bill.

Criminal tax prosecution is also a possibility, as well as the forfeiture of future refunds. This means that the sooner the problem is addressed, the higher your chances of minimizing a negative outcome.
If you made a filing error, didn’t file, or have received a letter stating you owe back taxes to the IRS, don’t spiral into a panic over the potential consequences. Simply contact one of our experienced attorneys to help you find a practical solution for your problem. We’ve seen it all and are here to assist you.
Experienced Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) Attorney in San Jose
Not surprisingly, no one is anxious to deal with the California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) which is the agency commissioned with enforcing California’s income tax laws. The FTB is by far the state’s most aggressive taxing agency, and it intensely pursues audits and collection efforts to enhance the state’s revenue. Don’t feel strange if you are uncomfortable dealing with the FTB. The process is often upsetting and fraught with tension. This is because the IRS’s and the FTB’s audit procedures are quite similar in many ways, especially for filers with problems such as delinquent tax returns.

The FTB has access to state property tax bills, driver’s license information, and DMV registration data; it often uses this information to choose someone for an audit. In other words, they usually know a lot about you before you get in touch with them, which can unnerve just about anyone.

There is no reason to experience the anxiety and tension associated with such contact when you can simply place the entire problem in the hands of a trained and experienced San Jose tax lawyer who is used to dealing with this agency.

Offer in Compromise

It’s possible to settle your outstanding tax bill for less than the amount you actually owe. However, this is not something the IRS advertises. One option is to pursue an Offer in Compromise, which, in simple terms, is an agreement between you and Uncle Sam. It settles your legal responsibility to the IRS and may be a viable option if the best San Jose tax attorney handles your case. Several solutions a knowledgeable attorney may pursue include Doubt As to Liability when there is skepticism on your part as to whether or not you actually owe the amount being requested. Another avenue an attorney may pursue is Doubt As to Collectability, which involves establishing that it is improbable that the amount owed can ever be paid in full. Another exception is Effective Tax Administration, where you are not questioning the amount owed, but are requesting a compromise based on an outcome of extreme economic hardship if the debt must be fully paid. Your tax attorney may use this exception if you are disabled, or if measures such as the seizure of property would impact your basic survival. This may be a lot of information to process on your own, but it’s old hat for an experienced IRS lawyer.

Wage Garnishments

If back taxes are not paid in a timely manner, consequences may include penalties and assessed fees. However, additional consequences may also be on the horizon. These include wage garnishment, which always negatively impacts your life. The IRS has the power to seize as much as 15 percent or more of your gross wages each pay cycle. They are not limited, as are other types of bill collectors, to a lesser amount. If the IRS issues a wage garnishment, your employer is legally obligated to comply with it, and this not only affects your paycheck, but may also lead to considerable embarrassment at work. Even bonuses are not safe from IRS seizure.

If you’ve received a wage garnishment notice, you should promptly call our tax resolution firm to help you resolve the problem. We have helped many clients with such issues, and can probably do so for you as well. There are only three circumstances under which a wage garnishment will cease: if the taxes are paid in full, if the IRS lifts the garnishment, or if a settlement or payment arrangement is made with the IRS. For the best possible outcome, make sure a San Jose tax attorney handles this problem for you.

Cryptocurrency Tax Lawyer

 

The recent battle between Coinbase and the IRS is well known to many. In the coming years, San Jose tax attorneys anticipate seeing persistent, aggressive IRS activity in this category. The IRS is focused on ensuring that users of cryptocurrency pay their full tax bills, and it does not hesitate to pursue offshore accounts. We have assisted many taxpayers with issues concerning their virtual currency tax holdings, and we can offer you helpful advice with audits, reporting of taxes, and, if necessary, litigation.

We can help you with the filing of both new and amended returns to ensure that all capital gains from the sale or transfer of crypto are properly reported. We can also help get your company into compliance with employment tax regulations, such as implementing proper withholdings on salaries paid with cyber currency. Since cryptocurrency is the new kid on the block, don’t take unnecessary chances with your taxes. Instead, trust an experienced tax lawyer at our firm to help you navigate these waters.

Tax Liens

If you are facing a possible federal tax lien from the IRS, you are certainly in a precarious position. If you neglect a tax bill or simply don’t pay it, the IRS can place a lien on any property you own. If this happens, you need the best San Jose tax lawyer on the case. Federal tax liens may affect many areas of your life. For instance, a tax lien can prevent you from obtaining credit, getting a car, or even renting an apartment. Unknown to most individuals, even properties you purchase after a lien is filed by the IRS are included. In other words, a tax lien can literally haunt you for the rest of your life.

The best way to deal with this issue is to prevent such a lien in the first place, so if you owe back taxes, consult with us as soon as possible. If a tax lien is already in place, there are various ways of getting it released, which an experienced lawyer can pursue on your behalf. These may include getting the lien released, subordinated, discharged, or withdrawn, depending on your specific situation, which we will discuss during your appointment.

Tax Penalty Abatement
If you exercised reasonable care, but could not pay your tax bill in a timely manner, it may be possible to have the tax penalty reduced or entirely removed by the IRS.

IRS tax penalty abatement is a standard part of the Internal Revenue Code. It is also easy for filers to overlook if they are not represented by a San Jose IRS lawyer. Our firm has experience in successfully getting partial or full abatement relief for taxpayers who accrued tax debt, but who did not do so through willful neglect.

If you’re having IRS tax problems under reasonable circumstances, having the penalty eliminated or reduced is a possibility. We can review your issues and the circumstances under which the tax debt was accrued, and offer you practical, straightforward advice on all your viable options. If waiver or abatement is appropriate, we can offer you top-notch representation to guide you through the process.

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2880 Zanker Road, Suite 203
San Jose, CA 95134

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(408) 609-3520

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