Theater of the Courtroom
Theater of the Courtroom
Mike
This is a podcast that covers legal topics from the perspective of an attorney with a diverse background in the arts who specializes in litigation, criminal defense, and tax law. I blend left brain thinking with right brain artistry to make complex tax concepts easier to understand so that you can sleep a little easier.
Why Acting for Lawyers?
Aug 28, 2023
6 min
IRS Collection Due Process Procedures
Due process is, according to Black’s Law Dictionary, “a course of legal proceedings … which have been established … for the enforcement and protection of private rights.” Anyone facing an IRS federal tax lien or levy has already experienced the preliminary due process following the IRS determination that more taxes are owed.   Due process involves a series of written or telephone notifications, and it’s all laid out in the tax code and the IRS letters the taxpayer receives in the mail that should definitely not be ignored. Before the IRS wrecking ball goes into motion, the taxpayer has certain procedural rights. In this presentation, I will discuss them in detail.
Aug 12, 2023
1 hr 32 min
Alphabet Soup for Offers in Compromise
Taxpayers who have few assets and little prospect of generating sufficient income to pay a tax liability in full may be allowed to strike a settlement for less than the full amount due to settle their case. This is known as an offer in compromise. The IRS's acceptance of an offer in compromise conclusively settles the liability once and for all, absent fraud or mistake. This presentation will cover the nuances of offers in compromise highlighting the issues that arise most frequently. 
Aug 12, 2023
1 hr 5 min
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