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Auditing/Expert Profile
Expertise
Questions about the collection of taxes. I spent six-plus years in Collections with the IRS and spoke with over 20,000 people. Tax levies, liens, Offer in Compromise, unfiled tax returns, payment/filing options.
Experience in the area
Over six years with the IRS in Collections - recently retired. Handled thousands of cases - mostly for regular people that owed anywhere from a few hundred dollars to over $100,000.
Publications
I have a blog at www.sallymae.typepad.com/collections
Education/Credentials
Masters Degree from Iowa State in Ames.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will | 09/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. |
| dana rock | 03/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, you were timely, and very helpful ..... |
| Steph | 03/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much!! |
| linda | 11/14/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You were absolutely correct. Thanks |
| Mike | 11/04/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. |
Recent Answers from Richard Stolp
2009-09-02 Bad to Worse:
Sorry for the tough times. I would still take a few deep breaths and send a letter to the IRS. The IRS lives on paperwork, so include as much as you can, like copies of your loan - if it shows a business
2009-09-02 Bad to Worse:
Is it just the mileage the IRS doesn't like? If you put, say on average, 75 miles a day on your vehicle - that's probably at least 3 hours a day. So if you get home at 5:30 from your regular job you
2009-08-30 Bad to Worse:
WCM, I would call the number on your notice and ask what your options are. I would also search the IRS website: www.irs.gov to be sure you understand the IRS position before you call. Since a lot
2009-08-13 A Q:
Sam, You must work overseas for a full year, I believe the number of days is 330, or you receive no tax break. It is not pro-rated, it's all or nothing. If your company is withholding taxes those dollars
2009-08-04 Request for your opinion:
Are you at work in the US? I'll review US general practices. You are correct that you may quit your job at any time, unless you are under a formal contact for a set period of time. Once you resign your
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