Lawyer Up If You’ve Heard from the IRS

No one likes hearing about the Internal Revenue Service. In fact, most people don’t even like thinking about them. But the fact remains that the IRS is still there and they still have a job to do whether we like it or not. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to immediately seek legal advice whenever you hear from them.

Most people are familiar with the IRS’s practice of auditing people when they believe some kind of evasion is at play. Whether they believe it’s intentional or not,  they will audit your taxes whenever they see an irregularity and especially if they believe it is resulting in unpaid taxes.

If you’re ever the subject of an IRS audit, you owe it to yourself to immediately contact help. An IRS audit attorney could be the difference between keeping your money and, in the worst case scenario, staying out of jail. Even if you’ve done nothing wrong and you’re sure of it, the right legal help can make things go a lot mother.

Another time it’s essential to have a qualified lawyer’s help when dealing with the IRS is if you’re taking part in the offshore voluntary disclosure program. No matter how well-intentioned your motives are, the IRS will eat you up if you don’t handle the process correctly. To stay on the right side of a jail wall, reach out to legal professionals first.

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Article submitted by Law Offices Of Jeffrey B. Kahn, P.C.  They supply the kinds of tax lawyer Los Angeles residents have been relying on for years.

What to do if you discover an identity theft

Many of us do not check our credit reports regularly. But an identity theft can change this instantaneously. If you discover an identity theft by checking your credit report, here are few steps you need to take immediately.

• Immediately put a fraud alert with all credit reporting agencies of Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Traditionally, a posting with one agency is picked up by the others. This step taken will not correct the fraud occurred but at least prevent it going further. This notification also a starting point to work with credit reporting agencies to unwind the fraud.
• In order to deal with credit reporting agencies and to file an affidavit, you need to gather relevant information. A copy of your Social Security card, a copy of your driver’s license or identification card, a copy of the police report and others will help.
• File a police report with your local law enforcement agency.
• Read as much as possible to understand what a theft is and what to do when a theft of your identity occur. The Internet is the best place to find information.
• May need assistance from a CPA and an attorney to investigate damage including fraudulent tax filing and use of your Social Security Number.