Choose Your Tax Preparer and Your Tax Representative Wisely

The article below explains how to choose your tax preparer wisely. Based on the most recent news the tax preparers have won a small battle but have not won the war.  Tax preparers require no more than a PTIN to prepare returns.  Be selective.  I strongly believe the same goes for choosing a representative.  Follow the suggestions below:

-          Are the professionals working your case experienced?
-          Are the professionals working your case Enrolled Agents?
-          Will you be working directly with the professional you have hired?
-          Is the professional you are working with substantiated by an independent third party such as the         NAEA (National Association of Enrolled Agents) or the NATP (National Association of Tax Professionals)?
-          Is the company “guaranteeing” savings?
-          Are the owners of the company willing to talk to you?

What makes us different? Why should you choose Highland Tax Group, Inc.?

-          Mike Wallen is an Enrolled Agent
-          Enrolled Agents are the only federally-licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service
-          Mike Wallen is the owner of HTG and will be working with you directly to resolve your case
-          HTG will accommodate you as far as our fees are concerned
-          HTG will give you an honest and fair assessment thus outlining your options so YOU may choose the path to resolving your case.

Enjoy!!

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IRS Promises Better Service?

Thought this was interesting. This is a great article if you are a taxpayer filing a return for refund or if you make $51,000 or less (VITA). However, every year the IRS promises better service than the year before. Yet every year the service provided worsens. There aren't enough employees to work all the incoming correspondence, returns, and calls. The IRS should drop the "S" and call themselves IR. Anyone have a different opinion?...morehttp://lnkd.in/x4WdWw. 

If you have questions, feel free to call me us at 720-398-6088 or at www.highlandtaxresolution.com. 

Longer Hold Times for Taxpayers, Longer Wait Times on Mailed Correspondence (IRS)

The post below is an interesting article regarding the struggles everyday taxpayers face when dealing directly with the IRS concerning any correspondence, question, or inquiry. Don't waste time on hold, don't waste your energy dealing with the understaffed IRS. Please call us directly at 720-398-6088 and Highland Tax Group, Inc. will handle the matter for you!

http://www.exabyzness.com/taxes-and-regulations/irs-tax-filing-season-begins-bad-news-honest-taxpayers/

New Website Launched for Highland Tax Group, Inc.

Check out our new website just launched at www.highlandtaxresolution.com.

How To Survive An Audit

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/surviving-dreaded-irs-audit/story.aspx?guid=%7B882A4F12%2D5B98%2D11E2%2D8515%2D002128040CF6%7D

An audit is invasive, uncomfortable, and can create a lot of stress if not dealt with properly.

Feel free to call Highland Tax Group, Inc. if you received an exam request from the IRS. We can be reached at 720-398-6088. 

Why Choose An EA?

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Levy Released in Time for Christmas!!

Mr. White came to us with a levy against his wages set to take $500 the Friday before Christmas. He also had a levy on his bank account freezing roughly $5,500. He owes the IRS $10,000. Another caveat is the IRS only has until June of next year to collect on his tax liability. We were able to not only get the levies fully released, we were also able to get a 60 day collection hold in order to provide an alternate resolution. Mr. White was thrilled when we told him the news.

We will more than likely resolve his case closer to February. More to come from Highland Tax Group, Inc.