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IRS Tax Return Audit: All You Need to Know

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on November 4, 2015

Taxpayers who fail to sub their taxes deter the country’s growth, marginalizing the inputs of a large number of fellow citizens who pay their taxes on time. The IRS therefore, must address and take actions on all cases of non-compliance. Among others, conducting a tax audit is one sure way of identifying defaulters; although it must be remembered that the selection of a tax return for examination does not necessarily imply that the taxpayer has defaulted or has been dishonest at the time of filing. More often than not, tax returns are randomly picked for audit and the purpose of

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Employee Shared Responsibility Provisions: An Overview

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on October 28, 2015

Employer shared responsibility provision, also known as “the pay or play provision” or “the employer mandate”, came into effect on 1st January, 2015. Under the provision, all Applicable Large Employers (employing 50 or more full time employees), also known as ALEs, are required to either pay their employer shared responsibility (ESR) dues to the IRS, or provide an essential coverage that is “affordable” and offers the “minimum value” applicable, to their full-time employees and their dependents. Who is an Applicable Large Employer? Employers are assessed and qualified as an ALE depending on the number of full time employees working for

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Received 5591, 5591A or 5596 Letter from IRS? Here’s What to Do.

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on October 23, 2015

Every year, the IRS sends a large number of reminders in the form of letters (numbered 5591, 5591A, or 5596) to taxpayers who received discounts on their health insurance premiums, but failed to file their tax return along with Form 8962. The purpose of this form is to reconcile the Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) with your Premium Tax Credit (PTC). This post is designed to help you understand what APTC and PTC are and why the IRS sends letters 5591, 5591A or 5596. Premium Tax Credit (PTC) A PTC is financial assistance given to taxpayers who enroll or whose

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How Does the IRS Select Tax Returns for Audit?

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on October 9, 2015

Many of our clients feel as though they have an IRS target on their back. Once the IRS has them in their sights they begin to attack and won’t let up. Why do some taxpayers have to go through this year after year? This post gives insight how the IRS selects individuals and companies for audit. The IRS uses a variety of methods to select returns for review: One of the ways the IRS selects tax returns for audit is by obtaining information about individuals or companies that promote or participate in tax avoidance transactions. One typical example of these transactions

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Education Credit: All You Need to Know

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on September 30, 2015

Education credit enables people to afford the increasing costs of higher education by reducing the amount of tax owed on their overall tax return. If you’re paying for higher education, the US government grants you aid in the form of an education credit that reduces your tax liability. In other words, the education credits that you receive are adjusted against the tax you owe to the IRS. The best part is that if the credit you receive reduces your tax liability to less than zero, you become eligible for a partial refund, provided you fulfill other requirements. Types of Education

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Tax Exemption on Home Sale Gains: FAQs

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on September 23, 2015

Whether large or small, tax exemptions are a welcomed relief for taxpayers. Ironically, many people are either unable or unaware of the tax exemptions that may apply to them, and miss the chance to take advantage of these savings. In this blog post, we’ll answer some of the most commonly asked questions about one benefit in particular: home sale gains. Let’s look at the tax exemption gains driven by the sale of a house. 1. What are the requirements? To be eligible for a partial or full tax exemption on the gains from the sale of your home, you must

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Military Tax Tips FYI. Uncle Sam’s tax breaks for YOU!

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on September 11, 2015

While nothing can truly compensate for the dedication our military men and women give our country, there are a few tax benefits people in the US Armed Forces get from Uncle Sam as a way of saying ‘thank you’ for your service. Too often these benefits go unused because almost no one has less time to research tax benefits than military personnel, especially if they are not working with a tax professional knowledgeable in this area. If you or a member of your family is part of the US Armed Forces, make sure your tax professional knows the cost saving

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Tax Lawyer Nick Nemeth Offers Tips on Your Taxes If You Receive Social Security Benefits

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on May 27, 2015

Tax lawyer Nick Nemeth offers some great tips that can help you with your taxes if you receive social security benefits. If you are a recipient of social security benefits, a portion of these benefits may be taxable. According to attorney Nick Nemeth many people have questions about their Social Security benefits. This area of tax requirements can be confusing. The following tips from the IRS can help you evaluate whether you owe taxes on the benefits that you received during the year. These tips can also help you identify the best method to file the tax return. Any social

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Do You Need to File a Tax Return for 2014?

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on April 27, 2015

The IRS tax filing requirements can be very complicated, and Dallas Fort Worth attorney Nick Nemeth often sees clients who have ended up in a dispute with the IRS. The tax code is so complicated that it can be difficult for someone to even determine whether they need to file a tax return for 2014 or not. In some cases it would be beneficial to file a tax return for 2014 even if you have no legal requirement to do so, in order to get a refund and take advantage of certain tax credits. The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth

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Tax Deduction and Exemption Facts Everyone Needs to Know

Posted by The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth on March 27, 2015

Almost anybody can claim an exemption when they file a tax return. This lowers the amount of taxable income. Some of the top tax deduction and exemption facts that everyone should know include: In addition to a personal exemption for yourself, an exemption is also allowed for each dependent, as long as certain qualifying factors are met. In order to claim someone as a dependent certain criterion must be met. You are almost never allowed to claim your spouse as your dependent. Any dependent claimed must have a valid social security number. Choose to electronically file your taxes. E-file is

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Kristi Thompson

19:31 21 May 18

Making a call to Nick Nemeth was the best decision I ever made. After years of fighting the IRS myself and getting deeper and deeper into debt with interest adding up to more than I owed to start with I had to do something. Nick's office got the IRS to settle with me for 10% of what they said I owed. Although it took a little over a year it was worth it in the long run. Elizabeth is in my opinion one of the best employees that Nick has. She stayed in touch with me and explained everything every step of the way. I totally recommend them to help with IRS issues. Thank you again Kristi Thompson

Peter Demusz

11:38 29 Jun 18

Best choice possible. Great attorney. And the staff there are amazing. From the front desk to the back of the back office they are professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

Steve Foose

11:14 19 Jun 18

Sherry and I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone at the Law Offices of Nick Nemeth! From the very beginning the staff has always been very personable and of course professional. The payment terms up front were very helpful and the communication was always prompt. The most important item we want to make clear was the level of commitment and services provided on the firms part never dwindled from the beginning to the end, long, long after the payments were made by us. Also the prediction of the settlement was very close to what we were told from the very start. At one point the IRS claimed we owed almost $10,000,000 in taxes!!! Through the firms hard work and extensive experience our case has been settled and we will have paid $88,469 total. Thank you very much...Promises Made, Promises Kept, Steve and Sherry Foose May 29th, 2018

J Baker

03:11 08 Feb 18

We enjoyed working with Nick and his staff. They are very professional, courteous and timely. The main thing I appreciate about Nick is that he will tell you upfront whether or not he can help you. While our situation was unique to us--we were not able to get much relief from the IRS. However, Nick was able to help us manage our way through the extremely untimely, inefficient, and non-compassionate IRS. We are very thankful for Nick's help with this process. There is no way we would have been able to figure out the IRS process on our own. If you think you can do it on your own--good luck--but I would recommend giving Nick a call.

Jay Goodart

20:04 13 Jun 18

NIck and his team were very helpful in resolving an ongoing issue with the IRS. The team was great at keeping me current on all correspondence and brought a long outstanding issue to a quick and equitable close. Highly recommend them.

Robert Woodward

01:36 21 Sep 19

We owed the IRS a tax debt we could not even possibly begin to pay. We had tried dealing with the IRS directly and had talked with another attorney and had been given a dire picture of what would ensue, and were more confused and fearful than when we started. We walked into The Law Offices of Nick Nemeth full of fear and trepidation, not knowing what to expect. The front desk staff were relaxed and professional, and assured us that if anybody could help us, it would be Nick Nemeth. Nick walked into the conference room and was confident and friendly. After talking with us at length and reviewing our files, he told us that we qualified to obtain the rare and coveted Offer in Compromise, which would, if approved by the IRS, result in a one-time payment of a small fraction of our tax debt. We met with Brittney, our case manager, who clearly explained what we would need to do, and that we would be working with Brad and Elizabeth as well. All three were readily available to communicate with us via telephone or email and met with us in person as needed. They helped us complete all the necessary documentation for submission to the IRS, and were very reassuring during the long wait for the IRS to come to a decision. Much to our surprise and delight, our Offer in Compromise was accepted by the IRS, reducing our tax debt from well over $100,000 to just over $1,300! This would never have happened without the assistance and knowledge of Nick Nemeth, Elizabeth, Brittney, Brad, and the other staff of Nick’s law office. We would highly recommend retaining their services to anybody who feels overwhelmed and hopeless due to a huge tax debt. Don’t give up! Nick and his staff will not give up, and will fight the IRS for you to the end! The relief of having such a huge weight lifted off our shoulders was indescribably relieving. Christy and Bob Woodward

David Tracy

12:52 04 Jul 19

Nick and his staff were so helpful and informative. Although he could not assist me me at this time, he did refer me and his assistant Joanne was more than willing to help me find a to a CPA that he was was confident with and believed he could help solve the problem I am facing. The staff was friendly and eager to help in any way they could. Kudos to all the people at his office. Great people!

mike swope

16:49 17 May 19

Nick was not our first foray into this, the previous others had either just stolen our money or taken our money and closed their business without any refund, and we were left hanging. Not Nick Nick is the real deal, he has the knowledge both legal and practical to help you find a way back above the water. His team is rock solid and they answer your calls and email every time. Not only did Nick do what he said he would do, which is rare in today business world, he also helped us learn and grow so were better prepared for any future issues too. When I say trust I mean Trust Nick!

Stinson Bland

20:22 20 Mar 19

I spoke to Chase about hiring him to help me with my back taxes. He took his time to understand my situation and gave me honest feedback. He truly put my interest first and didn't try to sell me anything. He simply gave me a few options and told me what he thought made the most sense in my current situation. I highly recommend speaking to him if you have questions or concerns associated with the IRS and taxes.

Victor Arroyo

17:50 23 Jan 19

Nick, I am really glad we had a mutual friend who knew you. From the first consultation, which was real and genuine, to meeting everyone that was on my team, I really felt you all understood my situation. I was seven years behind on filing my taxes and all the sudden I get hit with a tax lien. That woke me up! I really felt Nick and his team understood and cared about my IRS problem. Brittney was phenomenal! Your process of time lines and check points made it challenging for me, however, it provided me an easy path and simplified it in a way that I could understand. Thank you for all your support. I am very thankful that when I shared my painful and embarrassing situation with my friend that he recommended you. I didn’t have to look over all town and waste my time and money with an organization that doesn’t have a face behind the name. I know I made the right decision. My recommendation to every one, HIRE THE EXPERTS!