# JLD Tax > Tax Resolution Specialist and Tax Attorney ## Posts - [Here's What the IRS Can Do to Your Business if You Don't Pay Your Payroll Tax](https://jldtax.com/heres-what-the-irs-can-do-to-your-business-if-you-dont-pay-your-payroll-tax/): Payroll Tax Problems? Here’s What the IRS Can Do to Your Business — and Why Now Is the Time to Fix It If you’re a self-employed business owner who’s behind on payroll taxes, you’re not the only one — but you’re in dangerous territory. The IRS treats unpaid payroll taxes as one of the most […] - [Imagine Not Being Able to Attend Your Father's Funeral Because of the IRS](https://jldtax.com/imagine-not-being-able-to-attend-your-fathers-funeral-because-of-the-irs/): This is a common occurrence unfortunately. This gentleman came to our office heartbroken. His father died in Mexico and he couldn’t fly down because the IRS had revoked his passport.  Can they really do that?  Yes and they do it quite frequently.  If you owe  $60,000 or more and are not in a payment plan […] - [How the IRS can take away your Passport](https://jldtax.com/how-the-irs-can-take-away-your-passport/): The IRS is responsible for collecting taxes in the United States. One of the tools at its disposal is the ability to revoke the passports of taxpayers who owe significant tax debts. While this authority has been in place for a few years, it has received increased attention recently as the IRS has increased enforcement […] - [Imagine Not Being Able To Pay Payroll](https://jldtax.com/imagine-not-being-able-to-pay-payroll/): Imagine it’s Friday morning. Your team has worked hard all week, and you’re ready to hit “send” on payroll. But when you log in to your bank portal, you see a balance of zero. Your heart sinks. The IRS has officially levied your bank account because of those unresolved back tax issues. This isn’t just […] - [How to Get the Best Possible Deal with the IRS](https://jldtax.com/how-to-get-the-best-possible-deal-with-the-irs/): Facing an IRS tax liability of $100,000 or more as a business owner is a critical situation that demands specialized expertise, not a routine accounting solution. The high-stakes nature of this debt means you’re at risk of serious enforcement actions that can destabilize your business, from bank levies to asset seizures. The most critical factor […] - [How to File Back Taxes if You Don't Have All Your Records](https://jldtax.com/how-to-file-back-taxes-if-you-dont-have-all-your-records/): I talk to a lot of people who are stressed out about their back taxes, and one of the biggest reasons they’re holding off on filing is because their records are a mess—or completely non-existent. If you’re in that boat, I have some good news: You can still file your returns. Waiting because you don’t […] - [When the IRS Won't Cut You a Break](https://jldtax.com/when-the-irs-wont-cut-you-a-break/): My client was heartbroken.  He had owed over $800,000 to the IRS.  We got him a partial pay agreement of $120 a month which would potentially save him over $500,000.  It took close to year to get the agreement, with a ton of back and forth with the IRS. Two years later he called me […] - [Why Gambling Problems may lead to Tax Problems](https://jldtax.com/why-gambling-problems-may-lead-to-tax-problems/): If you’ve had gambling winnings, and received a W-2G or 1099, the IRS expects you to report them—whether or not you actually made money.  Many people fall into tax debt because they don’t properly track their winnings and losses or fail to claim deductions correctly. Others simply can’t pay what they owe due to financial […] - [What is the "Back Door" Offer in Compromise?](https://jldtax.com/what-is-the-back-door-offer-in-compromise/): Resolving Your Tax Debt with a Partial Pay Agreement It seems almost every day we get a call from someone with a tax debt asking if they can do an Offer in Compromise.  It’s constantly talked about on TV and Radio by the National Tax Relief Firms.  The problem is most people don’t actually qualify […] - [4 Consequences of Unfiled Tax Returns](https://jldtax.com/4-consequences-of-unfiled-tax-returns/): Negligence or inability to file a tax return, when you owe the IRS is an invitation to trouble. Many taxpayers are unaware of the fact that an unfiled tax return is worse than filing a return and not paying the due amount. If you are unable to pay your taxes, the IRS has avenues to […] - [How I Settled a $140,000 IRS Tax Liability For $3,000](https://jldtax.com/how-i-settled-a-140000-irs-tax-liability-for-3000/): Yes, it’s actually true, this happened yesterday, so I decided to change my topic and go through this with you. So this client came to me in 2016.  She had owned a day care center and starting in 2010 she came into financial distress.  Her husband worked in real estate and was over leveraged and […] - [Need Help With IRS Tax Problems? 4 Solutions That Can Help You!](https://jldtax.com/need-help-with-irs-tax-problems-4-solutions-that-can-help-you/): Respond to Notices in a Timely Fashion Don’t ignore notices you receive in the mail!  If a taxpayer receives a notice from the IRS, make sure to to respond before the deadline. Keep a copy and proof of mailing, preferably a certified mail receipt to verify mailing and IRS receipt. Taxpayers should explain themselves thoroughly, […] - [Four Ways to Get $10,000 or More of IRS Tax Debt Reduced](https://jldtax.com/four-ways-to-get-10000-or-more-of-irs-tax-debt-reduced/):  According to the IRS, more than 13.2 million Americans owe back taxes. The majority of these cases involve amounts that seem impossible to pay off. Often times, though, there are ways to get your IRS liability reduced but unfortunately most taxpayers are unaware of these methods.  Below are four ways you can get your IRS debt […] - [Why Early Adopters of Cryptocurrency Should Explore Their Tax Resolution Options Now](https://jldtax.com/why-early-adopters-of-cryptocurrency-should-explore-their-tax-resolution-options-now/): The stunning rise in the value of Bitcoin, along with the myriad of cryptocurrencies, is surely one of the biggest financial stories of the 21st century, at least so far. What started out as a mere curiosity and niche project for programmers and geeks has quickly blossomed into a full-fledged financial asset, and an increasingly […] - [Do You Owe Money to the IRS? Possible Tax Resolution Strategies to Set Your Mind at Ease](https://jldtax.com/do-you-owe-money-to-the-irs-possible-tax-resolution-strategies-to-set-your-mind-at-ease/):  Even for honest taxpayers, the IRS can be extremely frightening. Unlike most other government agencies, the IRS has the power to attach your wages, freeze your bank account and even confiscate your property, and that is enough to send a chill up the spine of any taxpayer. If you receive a letter from the IRS […] - [Why This Should Be The Year You Pay Off Back Taxes](https://jldtax.com/why-this-should-be-the-year-you-pay-off-back-taxes/): According to the IRS, more than 13.2 million Americans owe back taxes. The majority of these cases involve amounts that seem impossible to pay off.  That leaves those tax-owing Americans in a difficult position. They want to pay, but they can’t, and the end result is feeling a lot of guilt about the situation.  There […] - [When You Can’t Afford to Pay Your Tax Debt: Tax Resolution with an Offer in Compromise](https://jldtax.com/when-you-cant-afford-to-pay-your-tax-debt-tax-resolution-with-an-offer-in-compromise/): An offer in compromise (OIC) is the IRS’ tax resolution debt settlement program. It’s a program for taxpayers who owe the Internal Revenue Service more money than they can afford to pay. Sometimes referred to as the IRS’s “fresh start” program, if approved the IRS accepts a lesser amount (sometimes a fraction of what’s owed) […] - [How to Avoid The New Potential Jersey City Payroll Tax](https://jldtax.com/how-to-avoid-the-new-potential-jersey-city-payroll-tax/): With the recent vote by city council and verbal support from the Mayor, it seems inevitable that Jersey City will passing a 1% payroll tax on all businesses, regardless of size. How To Avoid The Tax 1.  Hire Jersey City residents.  All employees that reside in Jersey City are exempt from the tax, further incentivizing businesses to […] - [New Jersey’s New Paid-Sick-Leave Law: What You Need to Know](https://jldtax.com/new-jerseys-new-paid-sick-leave-law-what-you-need-to-know/): Are you a New Jersey based business owner with employees? Beginning Oct. 29th, the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act will require New Jersey employers of ALL sizes to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to covered employees. Who is considered a Covered Employee?The act applies to most employees working […] - [How an S-Corp Can Reduce Self-Employment Tax](https://jldtax.com/how-an-s-corp-can-reduce-self-employment-tax/): Self-Employment Tax One of the biggest challenges for business owners is coming to grips with the vaunted self-employment tax.  Unlike wage earners that only pay 7.65% on their wages for Social Security and Medicare, people that are self-employed pay 15.3% on up to $128,400 of their business income and then 2.9% on additional business income […] - [Recent Tax Law Changes in New Jersey](https://jldtax.com/recent-tax-law-changes-in-new-jersey/): In the past month there have been several important changes to the New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act. The changes include increases in the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit and the property tax deduction, and the addition of a new Child and Dependent Care Credit for resident taxpayers. These changes affect the returns that […] - [Filers Beware: Your Passport Can Be Revoked for Delinquent Tax Debt](https://jldtax.com/filers-beware-your-passport-can-be-revoked-for-delinquent-tax-debt/): Starting in January of 2018, if you have seriously delinquent tax debt, IRC 7345 authorizes the IRS to certify your debt to the State Department for action. What does this mean? First, after receiving certification, the State Department is not likely to issue a passport to you. Second, if you already have a passport, it […] - [How to Get a Fresh Start With the IRS](https://jldtax.com/how-to-get-a-fresh-start-with-the-irs/): If you have tax debt, liens and/or levies don’t panic. You have options. One of the best potential opportunity you have at your disposal is the IRS Fresh Start Initiative. Originally initiated in 2011, the IRS Fresh Start Program makes it easier to resolve tax debt and avoid tax liens and levies.   About the IRS […] - [Unfiled Tax Returns? How to Make It Right with the IRS](https://jldtax.com/unfiled-tax-returns-how-to-make-it-right-with-the-irs/): We find that taxpayers do not file tax returns for one or more years for various reasons and the problem can become overwhelming. Missing all or a portion of their records, personal hardship and/or neglect are one of many reasons people fall behind in filing their taxes. Fortunately, there are ways to approach the problem […] - [New Jersey Tax Amnesty - Get Back Taxes Resolved With Reduced Interest and No Penalties](https://jldtax.com/new-jersey-tax-amnesty-get-back-taxes-resolved-with-reduced-interest-and-no-penalties/): The New Jersey Division of Taxation has posted preliminary information about the New Jersey Tax amnesty program that was approved as part of the 2018/19 New Jersey budget. According to the Division’s website, the amnesty program will provide an opportunity for eligible taxpayers to file and pay their past due taxes with REDUCED INTEREST AND […] - [What is Section 179 Depreciation?](https://jldtax.com/what-is-section-179-depreciation/): It’s the end of the year and you will soon have to file and pay for taxes. Before you think about how much money you will need to owe, ask yourself, is there equipment you need to purchase for your business?   - [Four Solutions That Can Help You With IRS Tax Problems](https://jldtax.com/four-solutions-that-can-help-you-with-irs-tax-problems/): Respond to Notices in a Timely Fashion Don’t ignore notices you receive in the mail! If a taxpayer receives a notice from the IRS, make sure to respond before the deadline. Keep a copy and proof of mailing, preferably a certified mail receipt to verify mailing and IRS receipt. Taxpayers should explain themselves thoroughly, and […] ## Pages - [ IRS Due Diligence Audit](https://jldtax.com/irs-due-diligence-audit/): Paid Tax Preparer IRS Due Diligence Audit Facing an IRS Due Diligence Audit as a Paid Tax Preparer? An IRS due diligence audit is one of the most serious threats a tax preparer, enrolled agent, or CPA can face and it goes far beyond financial penalties. If the IRS determines your due diligence compliance on […] - [NJ Sales Tax Audits](https://jldtax.com/nj-sales-tax-audits/): New Jersey Sales Tax Audit Representation Facing an NJ Sales Tax Audit? Resolve It Today A New Jersey sales tax audit from the Division of Taxation can result in significant back taxes, penalties up to 25% of the tax owed, and mounting interest that grows every day you wait. If you’ve received a sales tax […] - [NY Residency Audits](https://jldtax.com/ny-residency-audits/): NY Residency Audits Expert New York State Residency Audit Representation A New York residency audit can result in six or seven figures in back taxes, penalties, and interest if the state reclassifies you as a resident. If you’ve received an audit notice from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance questioning your residency […] - [State Audits](https://jldtax.com/state-audits/): IRS & New Jersey State Audit Representation Expert NJ State Audit Representation A state audit can lead to large assessments, penalties, wage garnishments, and personal liability for owners. If you’ve received a sales tax, payroll, withholding, or trust‑fund notice from the New Jersey Division of Taxation or Department of Labor, act now. JLD Tax specializes […] - [IRS Audit Help](https://jldtax.com/irs-audit-help/): IRS Audit Help Here’s Why You Need Help: The Internal Revenue Service and/or your State Department of Taxation can choose to review your income tax return for accuracy if it believes some or all of your return is incorrect or on rare occasions the audit can be completely random. Although the audit may strike fear […] - [Request a Quote](https://jldtax.com/request-a-quote/): Request A Quote for Tax Prep Services - [Locations](https://jldtax.com/locations/): Our Locations We are one of New Jersey’s leading tax resolution practices, trusted by individuals and businesses who want real, in‑person support—not a call center. Clients choose us because they can sit down with experienced professionals who take the time to explain options clearly and handle their case with care. Please call our Office (201-604-2432) […] - [New York Driver's License Suspension](https://jldtax.com/new-york-drivers-license-suspension/): New York Driver’s License Suspension New York Can Suspend Your Driver’s License for Owing Back Taxes Most people think of back taxes as a financial problem. But in New York, it can quickly become a personal crisis. If you owe $10,000 or more in state taxes, penalties, and interest, the New York State Department of […] - [Driver's License Restoration](https://jldtax.com/drivers-license-restoration/): New York State Driver’s License Suspension for Unpaid Taxes If you owe $62,000 or more in taxes, including penalties and interest, and are not in a payment plan or settlement agreement with the IRS, you’re at risk of losing your passport and driver’s license. Here’s Why This Matters: The IRS has the authority to certify […] - [Tax Relief](https://jldtax.com/tax-relief/): (201) 604-2432 Take the first step today to resolve your tax problems fill out the form below and schedule your free confidential consultation. JLD Tax can help you with: Assistance with Tax Levies and Liens Protection from Wage Garnishment Prevention of Asset Seizure Restoration of Passport / Driver’s License Offer in Compromise Assistance Resolve State […] - [Tax Help](https://jldtax.com/tax-help/): (201) 604-2432 Take the first step today to resolve your tax problems fill out the form below and schedule your free confidential consultation. JLD Tax can help you with: Assistance with Tax Levies and Liens Protection from Wage Garnishment Prevention of Asset Seizure Restoration of Passport / Driver’s License Offer in Compromise Assistance Resolve State […] - [Success Stories](https://jldtax.com/success-stories/): Proven Results & Success Stories Here at JLD Tax we offer nothing but the best service to any and all industries. Not one business is alike, so we don’t treat you as such. Take a look at some of our success stories below and contact us to learn how we can help you! Eric A […] - [IRS Passport Revocation](https://jldtax.com/irs-passport-revocation/): IRS Passport Revocation If you owe $62,000 or more in taxes, including penalties and interest, and are not in a payment plan or settlement agreement with the IRS, you’re at risk of losing your passport. 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