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Tax Law (Questions About Taxes)/Expert Profile
Jay Allen Finn, CPA
returns 01/02/2010
Expertise
IRS Audits. All Collection Tax problems; specifically but not limited to, delinquent returns, bank levies, liens, garnishments of wages, Also specializing in Offer in Compromise. Limited to 1040/ personal tax issues
Experience in the area
27 years experience as a CPA in the IRS defense area following a position as an IRS Auditor in the oil and gas industries.
Organizations
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (Peer Assistance Committee), Houston Chapter of the Texas Society.
Publications
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Education/Credentials
BBA - Bachelors of Business Admin., Magna cum laude, Series 6 and 68 - Registered representative, Series 65 - Financial planner.
Certified Public Accountant
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy helping people and I immdeiately notice that they feel relaxed and less edgy after they meet with me and discuss their problem and possible solutions.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Sare | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| david | 10/27/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your prompt response to my ..... |
| royce | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for the answer!! |
| Don | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | excellent confirmation of what I thought was ..... |
| Monika | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Jay Allen, Thank you so much ..... |
Recent Answers from Jay Allen Finn, CPA
2009-10-22 Employee Home office and travel expenses:
Don, Yes your travel expenses are deductible as employee business expenses as long as you were not reimbursed for the expenses. Your expenses are limited to the amount that exceeds 2% of adjusted gross
2009-10-20 1099 & Social Security:
Monika, If you receive a 1099 your employer does not withhold taxes from your pay. In this case you will have to file a Schedule C and pay self employment taxes. Instead of your employer paying the
2009-07-24 Long Term Travel:
If they are deducting the AMEX card, they cannot put it in your W-2. It is an an accountable plan and if they put it in your W-2, they are deducting it twice. Point this out to the IRS and first your employer
2009-07-17 1120 returns, IRS audits, CPA responsibilities:
CPA fees can be disputed especially if he is firing you as a client. I don't want to comment on the time and issues of the the audit because I don't know all the issues and the CPA's story. However
2009-07-16 CA Schedule D Capital Gains Audit - Notice of Deficiency:
I think your father is right. You need an IRS specialist. They have to explain their figures and if they don't match your figures, be prepared to prove why not. If you hire someone like myself, I can go
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