IRS Statutes of Limitations
Good news – the IRS cannot chase you forever for your unpaid taxes but only if you filed an “honest” tax return. Federal law limits the time they can pursue you to ten years after the date of assessment, unless you have filed for bankruptcy or have submitted an offer in compromise.
More good news – the IRS has three years from April 15th to examine your return and determine whether you owe more money. The precise rules involved can get complicated and are beyond the scope of this short treatment of the statutes of limitations. Once the three years have expired, they cannot assess a deficiency against you. There are several exceptions to this rule so if you feel they have violated the time limitation seek professional counsel before you assert this defense.
Some bad news – If you do not file your returns for a given year the statutory period in which they can pursue you never starts, and therefore never ends. They can chase you forever.
Effective IRS Representation
At the Law Office of Arthur Weiss, P.C. we are highly skilled at navigating the maze of regulations, laws, protocols, negotiating settlements, and mediating IRS and Arizona tax issues on behalf of our clients.
- Notice of Filing of Tax Lien
- Can they really reduce my tax debt ?
- IRS Bank Levy information
- Current Bankruptcy Code
Don’t expect to spend time on the phone with a salesperson. When you call our office you will be connected with a licensed tax attorney.
Why use us?
Unlike many of the tax resolution firms advertising on TV we are located in Tucson, AZ and licensed by the State Bar of Arizona. Don't entrust your tax problems to an attorney 1,000 miles away.
We are a licensed Law Firm
What recourse will you have when dealing with a tax firm out-of-state if calls are not returned and the results are slow coming in? The State Bar of Arizona holds us accountable for our actions. We do not avoid phone calls or transfer your calls to a so-called 'tax advisor'. You will deal directly with the attorney that will be handling your case from beginning to end.