He offered to pay an IRS agent $30,000 in exchange for the agent’s help in wiping out his tax debt. The IRS then set up a sting operation. A California man pleaded guilty in federal court to paying a $35,000 bribe to an IRS officer to erase his $500,000 tax debt. Wahead Raz offered the… Read More
His career took off in the early 2000s. Now, he’s rapping his way through tax troubles. Rapper Nelly, born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., is facing financial trouble with the Internal Revenue Service and the Missouri Department of Revenue. The “Hot in Herre” artist, whose career skyrocketed in the early 2000s, was hit with a $2.4… Read More
If you’ve been hit with IRS penalties, you know how quickly they can add up—sometimes turning a manageable tax bill into a financial nightmare. The good news? You may qualify for a Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement, which could reduce or eliminate those costly penalties. At Tax Advising and Representation, we help taxpayers navigate the IRS’s strict guidelines… Read More
Dealing with tax debt can be stressful, and one of the most serious consequences of unpaid taxes is a lien on your property. If you or someone you know has received a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) from the IRS, it’s important to take action quickly. Today we’ll break down what a lien is, how it affects… Read More
Two operators of a Florida roofing business have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to mail and wire fraud, as well as tax fraud. Travis Morgan Slaughter and Tripp Charles Slaughter, both of Jacksonville, Florida, face up to 20 years in prison. As part of their plea agreements, Travis Slaughter will forfeit $2.78 million and… Read More
The judge criticized his “nonsensical sovereign citizen” arguments. An Illinois man was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for filing false tax returns. Larry Dean Gibbs, 63, of Pembroke Township in Kankakee County, Illinois, was convicted in March of filing three fraudulent federal tax returns for the years 2012, 2013, and… Read More
Tax debt can be overwhelming, but it becomes even more stressful when you’re being held responsible for a spouse’s (or ex-spouse’s) mistakes. Fortunately, the IRS offers a program called Innocent Spouse Relief, which allows eligible taxpayers to be relieved of liability for taxes, interest, and penalties caused by their spouse’s actions. What Is Innocent… Read More
Few things are as alarming as finding out that the IRS has frozen your bank account. Suddenly, your money is inaccessible, and everyday financial obligations—like paying rent, buying groceries, or covering bills—become impossible to meet. If this happens to you, it’s critical to act quickly. In this article, we’ll explain why the IRS freezes bank… Read More
Dealing with tax issues can be overwhelming. When the IRS sends letters or collection actions seem unavoidable, taxpayers often feel stuck with no way forward. Thankfully, there’s a free, independent resource available to assist you—the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). In this article, we’ll explore what TAS is, how it works, and how both TAS and… Read More
Tax penalties can quickly escalate your tax debt, making an already stressful situation even more difficult to manage. Fortunately, the IRS offers a relief option called First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA). What Is First-Time Penalty Abatement? First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA) is a program offered by the IRS to provide relief from certain penalties for taxpayers… Read More