Tax Liens and Levies Are Skyrocketing
In the past two years, the IRS issued numerous public statements pledging to assist financially strapped taxpayers struggling to pay their taxes. The problem is the IRS pays only lip service to helping people in trouble.
You see, during the same time, the number of wage levies, bank levies and tax liens have only gone up. Last year alone, the IRS issued nearly 3.5 million wage and bank levies. The IRS also filed nearly 1 million tax liens. According to the IRS, there is currently nearly 10 million people who owe delinquent taxes and another 10 to 12 million citizens who haven’t even filed their tax returns.
The conventional wisdom is that hardcore enforcement is necessary, but the fact is, this only drives people underground. What people need is effective professional help to resolve their problem. Are you ready to provide this help?
2012 Taxpayers' Defense Conference dates are now set!
Monday & Tuesday November 5 & 6, 2012
Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
Add these to your calendar and check back in July for further details!
The Taxpayers' Defense Conference can get you ready
Dan Pilla’s 16th annual Taxpayers’ Defense Conference revealed exactly what to expect from the IRS and exactly how you can best help your clients weather the storm. To serve your clients in the best possible way, you need to know how to protect and defend your clients. That’s where the Taxpayers’ Defense Conference comes in.
As a Tax Litigation Consultant and author of eleven books on IRS defense strategies, Dan has been on the cutting edge of taxpayers’ rights defense for over three decades. He was a consultant to the National Commission on Restructuring the IRS. His book, The IRS Problem Solver, was ranked by the Wall Street Journal as the number one tax book in America. Simply put, nobody has more experience in handling the IRS – and never has that experience been more important than today. The Associated Press said, “Pilla probably knows more about the IRS than the commissioner.” Dan is one of the few people to ever pass the U.S. Tax Court’s Admissions Examination. The Taxpayers’ Defense Conference gives you the opportunity to benefit from Dan’s experience. You gain unique insight into the IRS and its procedures.
Now You Can Benefit from Dan's Experience
GET VITAL INFORMATION ON IRS’s LATEST STRATEGIES
From the Nation’s Leading IRS Defense Expert
AND – Interact with Top Attorneys and CPAs
This conference is cutting-edge taxpayer defense advice from the best in the country. Don’t miss it! It’s hot, on topic and you won’t fall asleep—guaranteed! --- Paul T. – Attorney
(Click here for more on what others are saying about the Defense Conference)
The 2011 Taxpayers' Defense Conference Featured:
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How to protect your clients from the negative impact of tax liens
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Understanding alter ego/nominee issues
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Mock trial to address the hottest issue in tax collection
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How to recover your client professional fees and costs when you win
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Key audit defense strategies
- See the Session-by-Session Outline for all the Details
Unfortunately, the 2011 Defense Conference has already taken place (October 24 & 25, 2011). However...
You can still gain the valuable information presented by ordering the 2011 Defense Conference CD Set with outlines for only $149.00 plus S&H!
ORDER NOW!
Other Conference sets are also available, call us to check for subjects and availablility 1-800-346-6829
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THIS SEMINAR
“If you’ve not attended, you’re missing the best opportunity you have to network with the best in the country. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a must.” Leo S. – CPA
“If you can attend just one seminar this year, make it the Taxpayers’ Defense Conference. It’s the best tax controversy conference in the U.S. There’s nobody better than Dan Pilla.” Tommy S. – Attorney
“This event is a “must attend” for even the most experienced tax practitioners. Dan has the inside track on the latest IRS policy and procedural changes. His written material is well-organized and provides an excellent resource for future reference.” Don M. – Attorney
“I’ve attended your conferences for the last eight years. I’m always impressed with the quality of your presentation. I cannot get this information from any other source. I appreciate your tireless preparation each year.” Judy J. – Enrolled Agent
“The Taxpayers’ Defense Conference exceeded my expectations as far as useful and informative information and outlines. The information will substantially assist me in my dealings with the IRS on behalf of my clients.” Jim C. – Attorney
Make a commitment now to attend this important and exciting conference!
As always, our conference is certified for over eleven hours of CPE/CLE credits by the Supreme Court of Minnesota and are easily transferable to your state. Don’t miss this opportunity to get personal help from the best IRS problem solver in the nation.
Taxpayers’ Defense Conference 2011
Presentations and Workshops -- Session by Session Outline*
Session One: The IRS in Real Time · What’s in store for taxpayers given our headlong rush into more debt? With the agency’s enforcement budget at an all time high and more agents on the way, learn what this means to your clients.
Session Two: The New Lien Filing Rules · Liens and levies are on the rise despite IRS claims of helping citizens avoid liens. We review the new lien guidelines and explain arguments to remove liens under these rules.
Session Three: Understanding Alter Ego/Nominee Issues · The IRS is getting more aggressive with third-party levies, attacking LLCs, trusts and other entities with alter ego and nominee claims. Learn the how to effectively deal with alter ego issues.
Session Four: Mock Trial on Alter Ego Issues · We present a full scale mock legal argument on the alter ego issue. Based upon a set of hypothetic facts, two of our most experienced trial attorneys will argue the case. Mac MacPherson will play the role of a Justice Department attorney. Paul Tom will play the role of defense counsel. We’ll get a unique look at how these cases are presented. This promises to be very exciting.
Session Five: Appeals, Protest Letters and Form 872, ASED Waiver · We will review the procedures for executing audit appeals. A key element will be the impact of signing or not signing IRS Form 870, Waiver of Assessment Statute of Limitations. Confusion surrounds it because of IRS misstatements about the impact of not signing.
Session Six: Dealing with Dissipated Assets in OIC Negotiations · One of the most common problems with negotiating Offers in Compromise is the IRS’s practice of increasing the OIC amount with a phantom calculation called “dissipated assets.” Dan goes through the case law and Internal Revenue Manual to show you exactly how to prevent this IRS tactic from standing in the way of making a deal for your client.
Session Seven: Recovering Fees and Costs · Most people don’t know that you can make the IRS pay your client’s fees and costs when you win. We analyze the statute and procedures for recovering fees and costs. This is the best way to leave a good taste in your client’s mouth when the case is over.
This seminar is certified for over eleven hours of CPE/CLE credits by the Supreme Court of Minnesota, Board of Continuing Legal Education
Our 2010 Conference on CD set with outlines is also available.
Prior year conference CDs or tapes may also be available, please contact us at 1-800-346-6829 for more info.
2010 Defense Conference Outline Presentations and Workshops
-- Session by Session Outline
Session One: What the IRS Has in Store · What’s in store for taxpayers given our headlong rush into more debt? With the agency’s enforcement budget at an all time high and more agents on the way, learn what this means to taxpayers.
Session Two: Handling the “Frivolous Submission” Penalty · Congress beefed up and expanded the penalty for a “frivolous submission” and is issuing more of these penalties every day. Learn how to effectively avoid and challenge this potentially costly penalty.
Session Three: How to Protect Independent Contractors · This section addresses the IRS’s growing attack on the use of independent contractors, and what you can do to protect yourself from it. We discuss the rules that make a valid independent contractor, drafting considerations for contractor agreements and how to challenge adverse independent contractor determinations.
Session Four: Protecting Against Tax Liens · Liens and levies are on the rise but Treasury auditors recently reported that the IRS does not follow the law when issuing tax liens. Learn how to protect yourself from tax liens, including lien appeal and lien withdrawal procedures, as well as arguments to remove liens.
Session Five: Understanding the “Economic Substance” Rules · Recent legislation and Tax Court decisions have profoundly impacted the so-called “economic substance” rules. These rules will impact every business transaction in America. Learn what these rules are and how to manage them. This promises to be a very valuable session.
Session Six: Fair Debt Collection Rules for Revenue Officers · The IRS has hit the streets in earnest to collect more money. We are already seeing a return to the heavy-handed tactics that led to the IRS Restructuring Act in the first place. Part of that act created Fair Debt Collections Practices revenue officers must follow. Learn what this means to your clients.
Session Seven: How to Prove Education Expenses · More people are going back to school to better their education. There are host of education credits and deductions in the tax code but you need to know how to prove them. Here you’ll learn exactly what to do with educational expenses to deduct.
Miss any of our previous conferences? You can still order the tapes or CDs! Order prior years tapes or CDs (2006, 2007 and 2008) for just $149 plus $10 shipping.
Call 1 800 346-6829 to order!
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