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Lyn Ford Speaking at National Veterans Small Business Conference

By tth | Published: May 16, 2012

Tax Trouble Help Show host Lyn Ford will be presenting business tax information at The National Veterans Small Business Conference, which is sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The conference will be in Detroit, MI for the first time this June 26 through 29.

This is a national event, that has been held in other cities in past years and the conference is expected to attract nearly 6,000 people to COBO Hall.

Small business owners should register for the conference to receive valuable business information and networking opportunities that can help your business grow! Registration is an affordable $375 for small businesses. Go to www.nationalveteransconference.com to learn more about the conference and to register. Or you can call 202-505-4VET (838) Monday – Friday

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?… or Maybe Tax Plan Like One

By tth | Published: May 2, 2012

I’m wondering how many people saw — “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” recently on TV? No — I’m not talking about the game show — I’m talking about the NFL draft.

While those top draft picks had their family, friends, and agents with them — I hope they had a good tax accountant because they just went from being college students – athletes that have no income, or at least none that the IRS knows about (can anyone say… college football booster cash payments!)

Anyway, in one night they went from no income and not having to file an income tax return, to being millionaires and being in the top tax bracket of 35%.

Now, a good tax accountant will put together strategies to lower their taxes.
For example, since the top tax rate may be almost 40% in 2013 instead of the 35% rate it is now, these new football millionaires may want to structure their contract to get more of their 2013 salary up front in a bigger signing bonus paid this year, in 2012, in order to pay less tax!

So hey there Mr. Luck, RG 3, or even Detroit Lion first round pick Riley Reef – call me, Lyn Ford – and we can talk football and money saving tax strategy. Because the worse kind of tax trouble (for anyone) is PAYING TOO MUCH TAX TO THE IRS.

The important thing for you, the reader of this blog, to remember is that you don’t have to be a millionaire athlete in order to benefit from income tax saving strategies. What you have in common with millionaires is that no matter how much money you earn, there may be ways to SHIFT your income and your tax deductions from one LESS favorable tax rate period to another MORE favorable tax rate period.

IRS tax saving strategies.

Maybe a good tax accountant should be everyone’s number one draft pick -/ns

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Richard Hatch and Kawme Kilpatrick Two Sides of the Same Counterfeit Coin (And They’re BOTH Out of Ciculation!)

By tth | Published: October 20, 2011

BLOG REWIND (from the Spring of 2011) **Currently, Mr. Hatch remains in jail while Mr. Kilpatrick is out of jail – for now**

They just don’t get it.

Recent news stories reported that former Survivor TV show star Richard Hatch is headed to jail for the second time for his lying and deceitful income tax evasion – related to failing to file his tax returns. And disgraced former Detroit Mayor Kawme Kilpatrick is in jail for the second time but recently said from his jail cell that if he had to do it all over again he would still lie about having an affair with his former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty to “protect his family”.

Hmmm Kawme… I wonder if you were thinking about protecting your family when you were exposing them to humiliation and public ridicule while you were directing your Chief of Staff about the responsibilities of her position while working “under” you.

Comon’ Kawme. Isn’t lying and being deceitful about not having enough money to pay his restitution to Detroit what got you thrown into the slammer to begin with?

For Hatch wasn’t the three years he already spent behind bars enough for him? Maybe he thinks jail is the best place to make full use of his manipulative and deceitful “Survivor” TV show winning skills to – well – survive.

Jail means confinement, isolation, not enough bad food, not wearing your own familiar clothes, exercise in an outdoor yard, close (too close?) “companionship” with others there for the same defiant reasons he’s there – hmmm…. sounds a lot like the Survivor TV show. Didn’t that show go off the air?

Maybe someone should tell Hatch that his jail sentence is no reality show — and there’s no million dollar prize for him to win – and NOT pay taxes on.

But as we all know – and Richard, if you didn’t know – NOW you know – the jailhouse is NOT the set of a reality TV show. And Kwame, in the jailhouse, you no longer have an opportunity to continue to manipulate people and abuse the power of your office.

There’s no get out of jail free card and you cannot pass go and collect $200. Your monopoly on second chances — is well — Game Over.

Lying and deceit – try to fool the public once – shame on both of you – try to fool the public twice – shame on both of you — again /ns

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Comments from “Innocent Spouse” Book Author Carol Ross Joynt on New Spouse IRS Rules

By tth | Published: July 31, 2011

NOTE: Listen to the PODCAST of Lyn’s interview with Carol Ross Joynt, the author of the book “Innocent Spouse”, Joynt was charged with multi-million dollar IRS tax fraud – shockingly discovered after the sudden death of her husband! To listen to the June 11th and June 18th 2011 podcasts – go to the BOTTOM of the radio show page of taxtroublehelp.com or use this link http://taxtroublehelp.com/radio-show/

Carol Ross Joynt’s statement on the new IRS innocent spouse rules:

The IRS Monday changed its rules to make it a little easier for women and men who seek innocent spouse tax relief. They dropped the rule that required filing within two years. People familiar with the code –both inside and outside the IRS — considered the time limit unduly stringent. Innocent spouse cases typically are messy. It can take years for the fraud to emerge and the spouse left “holding the bag” to get their legal case organized. I was fortunate. I knew within two weeks of my husband’s death, but my case was relatively clear cut. Howard committed a crime that was routine in the restaurant business and fairly transparent.

Since publication of my memoir, “Innocent Spouse,” I hear daily from people who want to file for innocent spouse relief. Mostly women but also men. Their stories are harrowing, often making mine pale in comparison. Some are married to people who committed elaborate schemes and cons. Some are married to people who are in jail. Some have been physically abused and are afraid to seek a defense. Each and every one of them is scared and trying to figure it out, or did get it figured out and are trying to put their lives back together. So, this is a big day for a lot of those individuals.

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Two-Year Limit No Longer Applies to Many Innocent Spouse Requests

By tth | Published: July 31, 2011

NOTE: Listen to the PODCAST of Lyn’s comments on this story! To listen to the July 31st 2011 podcast – go to the BOTTOM of the radio show page of taxtroublehelp.com or use this link http://taxtroublehelp.com/radio-show/

July 25, 2011
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it will extend help to more innocent spouses by eliminating the two-year time limit that now applies to certain relief requests.
“In recent months, it became clear to me that we need to make significant changes involving innocent spouse relief,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. “This change is a dramatic step to improve our process to make it fairer for an important group of taxpayers. We know these are difficult situations for people to face, and today’s change will help innocent spouses victimized in the past, present and the future.”

The IRS launched a thorough review of the equitable relief provisions of the innocent spouse program earlier this year. Policy and program changes with respect to that review will become fully operational in the fall and additional guidance will be forthcoming.

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Congress and the IRS Rescue Flyers “Taken for a Ride” by Unauthorized Ticket Tax – An IRS Refund You Didn’t Expect?

By tth | Published: July 31, 2011

Since Congress has not approved the budget for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as of midnight on Friday, July 22, 2011, airlines are not authorized to collect ticket taxes from customers who purchase tickets. Many airlines however, have increased fares to make up for the difference. Apparently, it’s not illegal for them to do so, but that decision has angered many members of Congress.

If someone paid for tickets on or before July 22, 2011, for travel beginning on or after July 23, 2011, you may be entitled to a refund of ticket taxes paid. The IRS has asked the airlines to provide refunds. Passengers who are not able to get refunds from the airlines can submit a claim to the IRS. Contact the IRS for more information (800) 829-1040.

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Tax Trouble Help Joins “Buy Michigan Now Festival” in Downtown Northville!

By tth | Published: July 19, 2011

Tax Trouble Help Radio Show and tax business is joining with the Buy Michigan Now Festival in Downtown Northville, MI It’s a weekend celebration (Aug.5,6,7) of the annual Buy Michigan Week. GREAT sidewalk sales, street vendors, live music, and children’s activities – all highlighting Michigan-based businesses and Michigan-made products. A funfest with a cause! Tax Trouble Help will have a booth. Hope to see some of our listeners and clients there! http://www.buymichigannowfest.com/

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Tax Trouble Help Radio Show Host Lyn Ford Interviews ‘Innocent Spouse’ Author Carol Ross Joynt

By tth | Published: June 10, 2011

NEWS RELEASE

Media Contacts: Carmen Carter, 248.910.6527, carmen@cjcmediagroup.com Lyn Ford, 248.792.2044

Tax Trouble Help Radio Show

Host Lyn Ford Interviews ‘Innocent Spouse’ Author Carol Ross Joynt

Southfield, MI (6 June 2011) – Lyn Ford, former IRS Agent and host of Tax Trouble Help radio show, which broadcast on News/Talk1400 AM WDTK (Detroit) and internet streaming on www.WDTKAM.com, will interview the author of “Innocent Spouse,” Carol Ross Joynt, at 7:30 a.m. on Sat., June 11th, and Sun. June 12th at 5:30 p.m. and will continue the interview on at 7:30 a.m. on Sat., June 18th, and Sun. June 19th at 5:30 p.m. All times are EST. Joynt is a former news writer for Walter Cronkite of “CBS Evening News” and Emmy award winner for production work on a Charlie Rose prison interview with mass murderer Charles Manson. While working as a producer for the television show “Larry King Live,” Joynt met U.S. presidents and many glamorous celebrities, but she was charged with multi-million dollar IRS tax fraud – -shockingly discovered after the sudden death of her deceitful husband.

“Innocent Spouse,” available now in major bookstores, was recently released by Random House and is a memoir that also describes how Joynt survived emotional, professional, and financial devastation, managed to rebuild her life, become self-sufficient — and find peace.

Lyn Ford is compelling in his interview style – asking all the right questions – and Joynt does not hold back. If you miss the show, the podcast will soon be available at www.taxtroublehelp.com. “Could she be an IRS tax criminal on her way to federal prison? Tune in Saturday for more,” Ford said.

Tax Trouble Help, LLC is a nationwide tax problem resolution and tax planning company with a network of former IRS tax auditors/agents and collection officers who help small business owners, multi-state franchise owners and individuals avoid tax trouble or get out of tax trouble before it becomes worse!

For more information call 248.792.2044 or email ineedhelp@taxtroublehelp.com.

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Tax Pros&Taxpayers! H&R Block SVP Talks About Negative Impact of IRS Debt Indicator Decision!

By tth | Published: September 8, 2010

Tax Pros&Taxpayers! Listen to H&R Block SVP of Govt Relations Fulton with a Washington perspective on the IRS decision not to provide the debt indicator to tax return preparers – and the impact on tax pros and taxpayers! Also, does IRS give “herb” tax breaks? Join Lyn, Mike, and laugh with HB! on the Tax Trouble Help Show! http://feeds.feedburner.com/TaxTroubleHelp

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Tax Pro’s: IRS Debt Indicator Decision & YOU?- Jackson Hewitt CEO Speaks Out!

By tth | Published: August 19, 2010

Tax Pro’s: IRS Debt Indicator Decision & YOU?- Jackson Hewitt CEO Speaks Out!

Listen to the podcast of my interview with Jackson Hewitt President & CEO Harry Buckley on the CBS Radio “Tax Trouble Help Show” (iTunes and chataboutit.com)

Mr. Buckley is one of the most influential leaders in the tax return preparation community and he has interesting views about the IRS debt indicator decision and the impact it will have on tax preparers and their clients who are expecting IRS tax refunds.

Listen to “Tax Trouble Help Show” “LIVE” weekly on chataboutit.com at 2pm EST. The podcast are always available after the show on chataboutit.com and iTunes.

“See” you on the radio! -Lyn

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