Month: November 2020

IRS Tax Debt Attorney – Your Savior From IRS Tax Burden

If you are burdened by tax debts that you have to pay to the IRS, you could always look for tax debt relief. Tax debt relief could either be a reduction in the arrears or an IRS Installment Agreement wherein you are required to pay the dues in installments.

It is difficult to get your dues reduced, but IRS encourages tax payers for IRS Installment Agreement to pay their tax arrears. It is not that easy to qualify for the Agreement as it is full of caveats that you might not be able to comprehend yourself fully. There is one person who can provide an insight into the agreement and that is the IRS Attorney.

The IRS Attorney serves you many purposes. If you are looking for tax relief you will have to understand the tax code to present your case for resolving. But tax codes are difficult to understand for a common man. One who has the knowledge of taxes, tax codes and working of IRS can help you in solving your tax debt problem. Another reason for you to hire a professional in this field is that he has the license to present the case before the IRS. He is educated in tax laws and will be experienced in legal matters to represent you in a professional manner. He might know what clauses of the tax code can support your case and which one can go against you.

IRS is not a pleasant company to deal with. They are known fro their intimidating ways to squeeze the money out of you. So if you are not a professional you may lose your chances of getting debt relief. Attorneys who specialise in tax law know how to speak to the IRS authorities and he could get things done. What you cannot accomplish yourself an IRS Tax Debt Attorney will accomplish for you.

You could find many Attorneys in the internet. They might be individuals working on their own or part of a firm. Look for those who have enrolled with the IRS since you need them to advocate your cause before the IRS. Check for their credentials. You should also check whether they have experience in handling tax debt relief cases.

IRS arrears if not properly dealt with may result in the loss of all your assets and you might probably end up in jail. So its imperative that you hire one to deal with your tax arrears.…

Guide For Finding a Good Immigration Lawyer

There hundreds of rules and regulations for immigrants and some in the benefit of immigrants and some work against them. It is impossible for a layman to know all the terms and meaning of the law. A person who is planning to get citizenship or a green card should have an immigration lawyer on their side for help.

However having said that finding a good immigration lawyer can be a daunting task if you do not know how to look for one. The lawyer you know or looking for should know all the possibilities of immigration and should be well versed with the rules and regulations. The lawyer should be good with filing the papers and organizing the events for you.

Some lawyers are really good and carry a lot of experience. You should probably go with someone like that because their experience will help you in the long run. Also within the segment of immigration lawyers they have different specializations. For example if you are being faced with a deportation case then you should not approach someone who works for naturalization processes.

A deportation lawyer will be the best for you because they know how to fight and win your case. Specialty matters to a great extent when you are looking for lawyers. Also if you need help with naturalization or getting your green card you should allow an immigration lawyer process your papers correctly and accurately. In fact you will have more peace of mind even if you are spending money and at least be sure that you have done your part correctly.…

What You Need To Know About Federal Tax Returns

Any person who has an income is required to pay their taxes. There are only three scenarios when it comes to federal tax returns; either you have been charged the correct amount, you overpaid your taxes wherein you can expect a refund, or you underpaid in which you need to pay the difference. They are documents a taxpayer files that declares their income for a particular tax year and the information in the return serve as a basis for his tax liability.

Filing your tax return is supposedly a simple process in concept. You add all your income for a particular tax year and determine whether or not you have been taxed the right amount. However, it can be very frustrating for most people as there are other factors and deductions that also need to be included in the federal tax returns. Such factors include donations to charities, dependents, investments and other sources of income and all other expenses that would qualify for deductions. It is mostly for this reason why most people prefer to have them prepared and filed by a professional – a certified public accountant or a tax preparer. People who have disputes with the Internal Revenue Services or the IRS often seek the assistance of a tax attorney to help them fix their problems with their returns. There are also people who prefer to have their taxes prepared and filed online through specialized tax return software.

It is very important to file it and other returns on time as failing to do so will result in a fine or penalty. This is made easier with the development of the Free File program where taxpayers can fill out their forms and file taxes online through various free tax software. While the program is free to use and is widely available, it has certain requirements where only those who meet the requirements are eligible to file it online. Other than that, the eligibility requirements change year after year so you cannot expect to qualify this year even if you qualified the previous years.

Those who are not eligible will have to send their returns to the IRS before the deadline to avoid being late. You can send your returns through private delivery services such as DHL, FedEx and UPS but it is safer to send your tax returns through USPS. So long as the date of mailing is before the deadline, your tax return will be marked as filed and will not be counted as late.…

Criminal Law – Degrees of Murder

Chances are, if someone is suspected of killing someone else and there is enough evidence, that person is going to be charged with murder. But what exactly does that mean?

At common law, murder was defined as the unlawful killing of another human being with intent or malice aforethought. Malice aforethought can be a difficult concept to wrap your head around, but generally falls within one of several categories (i.e. intent to kill, intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, reckless indifference to an unjustifiably high risk to human life or “abandoned and malignant heart,” or intent to commit a dangerous felony or “felony murder”).

But it is important to note that modern law defines murder in several different forms, or degrees. Additionally, different states define these degrees in different ways.

First degree murder is most akin to common law murder. Generally, it is also the most serious degree of murder. Usually, first degree murder is defined as the deliberate and premeditated killing of another human being with malice. Deliberate essentially means that the murderer deliberately intended to kill the other person. Premeditated refers to the murderer actually thinking about the killing prior to its occurrence. Malice is to commit the act without just cause or legal excuse. Acting in self defense, or in defense of another person, is an example of just cause or legal excuse. For example, two friends are playing basketball and one friend dunks on the other. After the game, the “dunkee” goes home, grabs his gun, and leaves his home searching for the “dunker.” Eventually, the “dunkee” finds the “dunker” and shoots him. This will most likely be considered first degree murder.

Second-degree murder is killing another with malice. Therefore, second degree murder usually refers to committing the act without just cause or legal excuse. It does not require deliberation or premeditation. That is to say this means intentionally killing someone without planning in advance. Continuing the example above, if the “dunkee” in a fit of rage immediately after being dunked on, pulls a gun from his shorts and shoots the “dunker,” this may be considered second degree murder.

Felony murder, while mentioned above, adds a whole new twist. Felony murder, as the name implies, occurs during the course of the commission of a felony. Often times, even a death that is an accident, will be considered felony murder if it happens while a felony is being committed. For example, if someone is robbing a bank and a customer of the bank has a heart attack and dies, that will usually be considered felony murder. Felony murder usually carries an enhanced sentence.

Manslaughter, while often mistaken as a form of murder, is a killing that carries a lesser degree of culpability than murder.

So there you have it – degrees of murder in a nutshell.…

Building the Persuasive Case Begins With Getting the Facts

How can a criminal defense client get involved in building the persuasive case? That’s the defense lawyer’s job, right? Remarkably, clients actively involved in their own case development are most often the happiest clients. Earlier this month, and in the first post in this series on building the persuasive case, we focused on attorney credibility in the courtroom. The next area to explore is fact gathering. Next time we’ll look at developing legal theories and brainstorming for ideas.

Factual material should be gathered from every possible source within the economic limits of the case. Clients are the major source of information. Beyond this, an independent investigation should be conducted by the criminal attorney. We are talking about interviewing key witnesses and sometimes using a private investigator hired-on to the defense team. The defense lawyer should always discuss the utility of hiring an investigator during the initial client interview to help the client prepare for possible incurred expenses.

The crime scene should be visited. ALWAYS! This includes the time of day of the alleged incident. Plan on taking photographs, preferably digital photographs which can be downloaded onto a computer and organized using an appropriate image viewing program. Physical measurements of the scene should be obtained depending upon the defense strategy. Sometimes preparing a scaled diagram of the area is important. Observe lighting conditions, traffic patterns, and movements of people in the area.

Develop a discovery plan. In other words, what information do you need from the prosecutor to develop the case? What photos or video do the police possess? What physical evidence was collected? (Amazingly, so few lawyers even inspect the physical evidence when preparing for trial). Often prosecutors will provide informal discovery if they believe the defense lawyer is working towards a resolution of the case in good faith, even if the prosecutors have a closed file policy.

Always get the police photos. ALWAYS! View the police video. ALWAYS! Criminal cases are often dismissed when prosecutors realize the video did not quite match what the police report says. Get copies of recorded audio and listen to it. AlWAYS!

What kind of relevant documents exist? Search warrant affidavits; probable cause statements; accident reports; and other public information. Medical records; hospital records; MHMR records; school records; and public records pertaining to the client, alleged victim, and witnesses. Obtain information and standards from governmental organizations via subpoena or open records requests. Locate police training manuals, standards documents, etc. For instance, field sobriety testing manuals are commonly used to develop an attack upon a police officer’s administration of DWI sobriety tests.

Once factual materials are gathered experts may be needed to evaluate it. Forensic experts, psychologists, fingerprint experts, or others pertinent to the case. Maybe a toxicology expert in a DWI case. Certainly, a computer forensic expert in a child pornography case. DNA experts when the State is using biological evidence. Ballistics, blood splatter, and list goes on. The possible expenses involved with hiring experts should also be discussed with the client at the initial interview.

Once the facts are collected the criminal defense lawyer can begin to decide upon applicable legal theories and brainstorming for ideas. Those topics will be next when we return to building the persuasive case.…

Do I Need A Tax Attorney?

Although tax season has become much easier with the advent of e-filing, many still view the process as stressful. Especially in the event of an audit, intimidation and dread are not uncommon responses to tax-related paperwork. In most cases, acquiring tax debt relief is not as difficult as it seems. The nuances of tax laws are not as bewildering to those with experience and the right know-how. This is just one of the many benefits of finding an attorney well-versed in tax issues.

Some fear that having a tax attorney could appear an underhanded way of trying to solve the problem, and that it would be viewed by the IRS in a negative light. This simply isn’t true – tax attorneys are there for a reason, and that is to help you better understand the situation and its potential outcomes. The knowledge, skills and support of someone familiar with the laws and options can be a valuable resource during times of financial uncertainty.

Other common causes for concern regard time, effort and money. Will this process take up my whole life for next days, weeks or more? When will it end? How much is this going to cost me in the end? A lawyer who specializes in tax complications has been through the entire procedure before, and can provide you with educated answers to your questions.

Put simply, a skilled tax attorney is capable of understanding your audit and the laws surrounding it. While you may have a good idea of what went wrong and how to fix it, having a lawyer to protect your rights and interests is a truly invaluable tool.…