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Can an IRS audit turn into a criminal investigation? Yes, and the consequences can be serious. Learn how a New Jersey business owner’s audit was referred to IRS Criminal Investigation over unfiled returns and unpaid payroll taxes, and how Tomes Law Firm successfully demonstrated that his conduct was not willful, allowing the matter to return to a civil audit.
The IRS may look at your business bank deposits and claim you earned more than you reported. But loans, transfers, and other deposits are not necessarily taxable income. Learn how Tomes Law Firm helped a New Jersey seasonal business owner trace his bank transfers and avoid an incorrect IRS assessment.
Can the IRS take money from your Social Security benefits to collect unpaid taxes? Yes. The IRS can generally withhold 15% of eligible benefits through the Federal Payment Levy Program. Learn why these levies can be difficult to stop, what hardship protections may be available, and how Tomes Law Firm helped a client recover three months of improper deductions.
What happens when the IRS audits your business expenses and you cannot produce receipts? New Jersey business owners can lose legitimate deductions simply because they lack documentation. Learn how missing records can lead to additional taxes, penalties, and interest, and why professional representation matters during an IRS audit.
Ignoring IRS tax debt can lead to wage levies, bank account seizures, and liens. Learn how Tomes Law Firm helped a taxpayer obtain a levy release and a more affordable payment plan.
A New Jersey sales tax audit can lead to major assessments when records are missing or estimated sales are too high. Learn what auditors examine and why representation matters.
IRS penalty abatement can remove qualifying penalties, even when the tax remains due. Learn reasonable cause, why inability to pay is not enough, and how Tomes Law Firm challenged an audit penalty in Tax Court.
Construction audits can last for months and take owners away from jobs and customers. Learn what New Jersey contractors should expect, why cash payment records matter, and how a representative can handle the audit response.
: An IRS wage levy can take most of a paycheck. Read how one worker was left with just $288 after overtime, and learn what New Jersey taxpayers can do to seek a release.
The IRS and DOJ launched a nationwide enforcement surge involving New Jersey cases. Learn what to do about unreported income, unpaid payroll taxes or questionable filings.