Successful Outcome in Tax Court Proceedings

AVOID Tax Court Drama

There is no surer way to get your assets seized than when the IRS comes knocking on your door. So how can we make sure our businesses are safe, that our taxes are done right, and most importantly, that we will be alright if the IRS decides to show its ugly head at the steps of our business?

Good news for you. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you disagree with the IRS actions proposed upon your business, it is your right (and perhaps duty) to go to Tax Court. At Tax Court you can have a judge review all the information the IRS has gathered and they can rule to see if the actions of the IRS were warranted in the first place.

For people looking for a favorable result in a tax court proceedings, it is noted that often using a Tax Court judge is more effective than looking for solutions down other IRS mediums or modalities. With that said, what kind of thing can LAND you in the Tax Court drama? Watch out for these:

• Denial of an Offer in Compromise
• Refund Claims
• Denial of Innocent Spouse
• The IRS Decision to seize assets (also known as levying)
• Assessment of Tax Liability

If you are going into tax court, do not go alone. Call GBC Income Tax Services today at 678-366-9232 for all your tax and IRS needs!

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6 Reasons You Should Outsource Your Payroll (Now!)

Outsourcing Your Payroll Service
Adds Up to Big Savings!

A lot of business owners find themselves lost in a bunch of myths when it comes to outsourcing their payroll services.  

For instance, many business owners believe it is too expensive. In reality, outsourcing payroll services can be one of the most cost efficient things your business organization can do.

Which brings them to the next point – their staff is too small. The fact that your staff is small is all the more reason why you should outsource your payroll services. After all, you should be using your staff's resources to going out there and making more money instead of trying to learn how to do payroll themselves.

So what are the 6 reasons to outsource payroll services?

1. One GIGANTIC thing you do not have to worry about anymore. You can go off and do what you are good at, while the professionals handle the frustrating payroll processes.
2. One of the smartest strategies to avoid IRS fines and fees for filing errors
3. You can spend more time delivering your product or service
4. Quick turnaround time (I mean, these guys do do it for a living! You can bet they are quick!)
5. If there is an error that crops up, the payroll company takes all responsibility for it.
6. You're too busy and you have no time to do it yourself, what better way to leverage your time then by hiring professionals?

Call GBC Income Tax Services today at 678-366-9232 for all your tax and IRS needs!
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Income Tax Preparation Organization Tips

Keep your sanity!
Hire an Atlanta
Income Tax
Professional

Even if you have someone taking care of your tax preparations for you, there are things that you can to do to ensure that the process will be as smooth as possible.

Here are a few tips for residents of Georgia. Income tax preparation will be a cinch with these simple organizing techniques.

• Start early – Tax prepares continue to get busier as April 15th draws closer. You can expedite the whole process of getting your taxes completed by having your paperwork together early. See your tax preparer in February or early March when their hair hasn't started getting grayer by the day yet. You will get the best quality work when your preparers mind isn't on the pile of paperwork they have to get to after they are done with yours.
• Necessary Information – Numbers like Social Security numbers and Tax Payer ID numbers are essential. Make sure to have these compiled, so you won't have to scrounge around for them when your tax preparer asks you for them.
• Folders – If you show up with a shoe box full of receipts, your tax preparer will not be happy. They may not even want to do your taxes for you. If they do, you definitely won't get a good price. If you show up with a folder with multiple pockets, and everything divided into its own category, you are sure to get prompt service at a reasonable price. It only takes a few minutes for you to sort everything, since it is your paperwork. It's a much bigger ordeal for the preparer, and they will want to be well paid for the extra effort.
• Prior Taxes – Don't forget to include a copy of last years tax forms. These can help your preparer to get things done even more quickly by giving them a basis to start with. It will also help them to give you a better estimate of how much your tax prep will cost this year.

If you follow these few simple steps, you will be making your tax preparation process much smoother. 

Your tax preparer will appreciate it, and so will your wallet and your sanity.

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Questions for Residents of Atlanta, GA : Income Tax Preparation Essentials

Choose an Atlanta Certified
Public Accountant for your
Income Tax needs.

Obviously, if you are seeking help on your taxes, you want to be sure that the person who is helping you knows what they are doing. First of all, you are paying them and probably a decent fee. Secondly, you want the peace of mind that comes from knowing your taxes have been prepared correctly.

Yes, for residents of Atlanta, GA, income tax preparation help may be available in abundance, but these are the questions you can arm yourself with to ensure that will get the help you need. 

Here are 6 topics to discuss before you chose your preparer.

• Tax ID Number – A real tax preparer will have one and will not be offended that you asked. It shows you are in the know, since all tax preparers who charge for their services must have such a number.
• Training/Experience – What makes this particular preparer well qualified to take care of your taxes? There are exams on both the state and federal level for tax preparers. Make sure yours has passed them and is up to date. You should also look for someone with a good amount of experience, including experience in many types of tax situations and issues that could arise. Is the preparer continuing to seek out education to stay up to date on the ever changing tax laws?
• E-Filing – You are trying to make the process of filing your taxes as painless as possible. Using a preparer who can file your taxes electronically takes yet one more step out of the process and reduces the chance of mistakes. If you are getting a refund, this will expedite that process.
• Estimate – How much is this going to cost you? There may be some things that come up in the preparation process that were not discussed beforehand, but in general the preparer should have a pretty good idea of what the final price will be based off of what you tell them about your taxes. If you are expecting a big refund, don't let the preparer convince you to let them have a cut. Make them set a fee.
• What if you get audited? - If your paid preparer is a CPA or an EA then they should be able to help you in case the IRS decides to audit you. You won't get the same service from a tax preparation chain. They can give you advice that may be of assistance, but they cannot represent you. So if you get your taxes done at a chain and then get audited, you will have to hire someone else to help you anyway.

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Income Tax Preparation Should Be Left to the Pros - Atlanta Payroll Services by GBC Services

Let GBC Services, Inc.
File Your Taxes Electronically

If you find filling out your income taxes is a daunting task, you are by no means alone.

There are plenty of local places in Atlanta, GA income tax preparation can be performed at. You just need to find the one that works for you--call GBC. 

This is the bane of many a worker's year. But it doesn't have to be a miserable experience. Having the right people to help you can make a world of difference when it comes to taxes.


Make sure they can file your taxes electronically, so there is little for you to do. Also, check on the abilities of the paid preparers that are hired at the company. Can they handle difficult scenarios? Where did they learn to prepare taxes?

How much can you expect to pay to have your taxes handled? Several factors can affect the price. First of all, the degree of experience that the preparer has may affect their base fee. Often what you pay for is what you get, so better to shell out a little bit more for good service and peace of mind. Another factor is the size of the business that you operate. If it is just you and some expense receipts, you will obviously pay less than if you have several employees and operate multiple companies.

You usually have 4 levels of tax preparer to choose from.

• CPA – This will be the most expensive option since they have the most training. Being a CPA, however, does not make someone a good tax preparer automatically, so be sure to ask if this particular certified public accountant can supply you with what you need.
• EA – An enrolled agent is someone who is trained to prepare taxes. They differ from a CPA by not having the same variety of training. The only way to become an EA is to either pass several tests or to have actually worked with the IRS for a period of years. This makes them very qualified to help you.
• Tax Preparation Chain – These places will usually be able to prepare your taxes cheaper, but may not be able to help as much if you have a lot of questions or some tricky things to deal with. Watch out for hidden fees if your taxes are not very straightforward. A little something will be tacked on for everything they have to do in addition to just standard tax paperwork.
• Free – How can you get your tax preparation done for free? If you didn't have very much income or are a senior, you may be able to get some free help with your taxes. Check around to see if you qualify.

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Experienced Representation = Success in Tax Court

Don't be intimidated
by the IRS

It can be very intimidating to have to go to court with the Internal Revenue Service regardless of who initiates the proceedings. You know that losing this sort of case can have disastrous financial effects on you for many years to come. Failure to prove your innocence can result in things like seizure of assets, liens, and various other collection actions. You will want every advantage you can get in the courtroom to make sure that doesn't happen.

To prevent these actions, you will need to convince a judge that the collection attempts are unjustified. You may be able to get much better results by pursuing your day in court with the proper representation rather than by trying to go it alone. What may cause you to want to go to tax court? Here are a few potential reasons for contesting taxes:

• The IRS attempts asset seizure
• An attempt to claim an unreceived refund
• An offer of compromise is denied
• Claim to be an innocent spouse is denied
• A desire to reassess the taxes you are liable for

In any of these various cases, a great number of tax laws apply. Trying to navigate such case on your own can be difficult if not virtually impossible. Why try to do something that is so important without the proper support in your corner?

The right Atlanta tax representation may be able to help you clear up your tax issue for good and avoid penalties and other undesirable outcomes, so get the help that you need. It will be well worth it.

Very often when an issue arises, you have a limited amount of time to try and resolve the issue. This would include filing for any necessary court proceedings. Even if you feel too much time has passed, an experienced professional may be able to help you get matters taken care of, so don't give up hope. Get a consult on your situation with no obligation, and start working on getting your peace of mind back today. You can have a successful day in tax court.
Get the right representation from an experienced individual.
Look for someone with the right reputation.
Make sure they know your situation well and have experience with the particular circumstances you are dealing with. This will ensure that you have the best chance of getting the desired result in court.

Call GBC Income Tax Services today at 678-366-9232 for all your tax and IRS needs!
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