Robert B. Teuber

Federal Tax Installment Agreements Are Now Easier

June 17, 2011

Blog Post by Robert Teuber
 
Unfortunately, when money is tight, certain tax debts go unpaid. Yet, because of the significant collection powers that the IRS possesses, these unpaid taxes can result in the unraveling and failure of a business enterprise. When a business cannot pay the taxes shown on a return, often the business or its owner simply fails to file the tax return. This is a bad idea. When this happens, not only must the tax and interest be paid, but penalties based on the failure to pay and the failure to file will be added.
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Who Says There is No Such Thing as a Second Chance?

February 07, 2011

Last month, Robert Teuber was the "Alumni Guest Blogger" for the Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog.  His second post as guest blogger, entitled Who Says There is No Such Thing as a Second Chance?, discusses the IRS’ recent announcement that it will offer a second “one-time” penalty relief program for taxpayers that have failed to file FBAR’s disclosing fo Read more »

Don't panic: The who, what, when, and where of IRS tax audits (Part 2)

November 19, 2010

Continue following Robert Teuber's series of articles Don't panic: The who, what, when, and where of IRS tax audits by following the link here to the State Bar of Wisconsin's "Inside Track" publication.  "Inside Track" began presenting the series at the beginning of the month, with Part 2 being posted earlier this week.

Don't panic: The who, what, when, and where of IRS tax audits (Part 1)

November 15, 2010

Robert Teuber recently began a series of articles that are now appearing in the State Bar of Wisconsin's "Inside Track" publication.  The first of the series, Don't panic: The who, what, when, and where of IRS tax audits (Part 1), appeared November 3 and can be read here.

Now that your tax return is filed…What if you get a notice from the IRS?

April 19, 2010

Blog Post by Robert B. Teuber

The IRS recently issued one of their electronic "Tax Tips" emails.  I like this one in particular because it echoes something that I have said for quite some time.  If you get a notice from the IRS do not ignore it.  Read more »

The IRS Raises Lien Filing Threshold for Some Businesses Facing Past Due Tax Debts

January 30, 2012

Blog post by Robert B. Teuber

When a business owes a tax debt, it is commonplace for the IRS to file a tax lien to secure their interest in collecting the liability. In many ways the IRS views this as a reasonable (albeit unilateral) decision to grant itself a mortgage on all of the taxpayer’s assets owed before or after the lien filing. Taxpayers that have to deal with the crushing impact of these stigmatizing liens often ask whether liens can be avoided. In some cases, they can be. Read more »

Budget Cuts for the IRS ... Good or Bad?

October 18, 2011

Blog post by Robert Teuber

Recently, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue sent letters to the chairs of the House Ways and Means committee and the Senate Finance committee warning legislators of the impact of proposed IRS budget cuts. Current bills being circulated in Congress would cut $650 million (House bill) or $525 million (Senate bill) from the IRS budget. The Commissioner argues that budget cuts of this size would have a significant impact on the enforcement of the tax laws and the services provided by the IRS.  Read more »

When All Else Fails, Contact the Taxpayer Advocate

April 20, 2011

Blog Post by Robert Teuber. 
 
For as long as taxes have existed, people have feared the tax collector. Regardless of how much time has passed or how civilized our society has become, this fear still exists throughout the U.S.
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How Social Security Could Have Promoted Job Growth

January 11, 2011

Blog Post by Robert Teuber. 

This month I am the "Alumni Guest Blogger" for the Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog.  Its a pretty good blog even without my participation and I encourage you to check it out.
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Don't panic: The who, what, when, and where of IRS tax audits (Part 3)

December 01, 2010

The State Bar of Wisconsin's "Inside Track" publication is currently running a series of articles by Robert Teuber.  The series, entitled Don't panic: The who, what, when, and where of IRS tax audits, began last month.  The latest in the series, Part 3, can be read here.