Confused Client Forced To Fight Aggressive Collection Agent

Posted 8/13/2008 11:33:44 AM

Mr. Ryan of Pembrooke Pines, FL is a classic example of a taxpayer that thought he was doing everything correctly, but ended up getting stung by the IRS because of a corrupt accountant.

“Years ago I had a crooked account that said he was doing things that he didn’t,” Mr. Ryan said. “And I did not find out about it for six years. I was in good shape and thought everything was fine, then I got a letter informing me that the IRS was investigating me. I found out my accountant had never filed my returns. Even though I had even signed them.”

Unfortunately this happens to thousands of taxpayers every year. Unscrupulous accountants and tax preparers are frequently the cause of IRS back taxes and headaches. However, Mr. Ryan’s situation was even worse since he had lost all his records in a move and could not prove his case to the IRS.

“Dealing with the IRS on my own was lousy,” Mr. Ryan claims. “I tried to not let it get to me. When you’re 83 years old you do not care. Then a friend told me about your law firm and the services that you provide. Overall, everyone was helpful and soon I was placed on currently not collectible status. I am very satisfied with the results your law firm achieved for me. I have already recommended you to two other people. I am truly happy with the end result.”

According to Bret Adams, the attorney who primarily worked Mr. Ryan’s case, “Mr. Ryan also had the misfortune of dealing with an overly aggressive IRS Revenue Officer. Though Mr. Ryan suffered a serious heart attack not too long ago, he was able to work part time to supplement his social security income. This allowed his family to make ends meet. Mr. Ryan was also able to build up an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to about $110,000, which would provide his family the ability to continue to meet their monthly expenses when he stopped working. However, Mr. Ryan also had about the same dollar amount in IRS liabilities. The IRS levied his social security benefits and demanded Mr. Ryan liquidate his ESOP.”

“Fortunately our law firm was able to negotiate with the IRS and get them to reduce their demands. We were able to get the IRS to accept a 20% liquidation of his ESOP in exchange for protected status and a release of the levy on his social security benefits.”

“Roni Deutch and her associates were outstanding in solving my tax problem,” Mr. Ryan continued. “I will admit there were times I didn’t understand the negotiating system, but the people were great in helping me understand the process.”