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This year’s ASTPS Top Practitioner Award goes to….

Gil Munoz, CPA, CTRS being awarded the 2013 ASTPS Top Practitioner Award by ASTPS National Director, Lawrence M. Lawler, CPA, EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow, for his exceptional achievements in representing troubled taxpayers before the IRS.  – San Diego, CA

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IRS: Closed for Business

The IRS will be closed for business on five days falling between May 24 and August 30. NTEU Press Release (4/19/13). Late last week, the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) announced that the IRS is sending out furlough notices this … Continue reading

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Boot Camp & Jazz!

Hey jazz fans! ASTPS is kicking off seminar season with Boot Camp in New Orleans – scheduled to take place during Jazz Fest! On April 25-26th, learn the tools to become an expert tax problem solver, and then stick around … Continue reading

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Sequestration and the IRS

The IRS will see the effects of sequester like any other agency. They foresee reduction in taxpayer services, IRS ENFORCEMENT, and Systems modernization. Of particular note to ASTPS members is the enforcement funding reduction. It makes little sense to reduce … Continue reading

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Update on OIC Processability

Collection IRS SBSE Reissues Guidance On Offer in Compromise Case Building Offers in compromise submitted by taxpayers who have unfiled tax returns or who file the offers with less than the full amount of a Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation … Continue reading

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New 433-A & 433-B

(IRS) Headliner Volume 334 December 28, 2012 The IRS revised two forms used when obtaining financial information to determine how taxpayers can settle their tax liabilities: Form 433-A (PDF), Collection Information Statement for Wage Earners and Self-Employed Individuals Form 433-B … Continue reading

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7 Deals. 7 Days.

For 7 days only – Get up to 50% OFF these 7 must-have training courses + plus Free Shipping* ASTPS Recorded Seminars bring world-class training right to your desktop. Learn the essential skills you need for solving tough tax problem … Continue reading

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Revenue Officers Circumvent POA

ASTPS members have expressed concern about the increasing frequency of Revenue Officers ignoring Powers of Attorney. They contend IRS field personnel are abrogating taxpayers’ the rights. Now, the veracity of their complaint is supported in a report from the Treasury … Continue reading

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Nonliable Spouse and the OIC

Where a taxpayer is offering to compromise a liability for which the taxpayer’s spouse has no liability, the assets and income of the nonliable spouse will not be considered in determining the amount of an adequate offer. The assets and … Continue reading

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