7 Tips to Reduce Your Chances of Falling Victim to Tax Identity Theft
Tax identity theft occurs when identity thieves obtain your Social Security number and file a fraudulent tax return on your behalf. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tax identity theft is the most common form of identity theft. The FTC estimates that it costs...Filing Your Taxes When You Know You’ll Owe Money to The IRS
As we wrap up the year the last thing most people are thinking about is their taxes. But planning ahead can have a serious impact on your tax bill next year, especially if you know you’ll owe taxes. In this article, we’ll talk about some steps you must take if you...Do You Need A Tax Attorney if You Owe Back Taxes?
If you owe back taxes you might think you need a tax attorney, but that’s not necessarily always the case. Just like hiring a traditional accountant to try to resolve your tax debt might not be the best choice, hiring a tax attorney, who doesn’t specialize in tax...Did You Know You Might Owe Taxes On Debt That’s Forgiven? Here’s How It Works.
When you owe creditors money that you can’t afford to repay, sometimes you may be able to get the debt forgiven or otherwise canceled. When this happens, you no longer owe your creditors the money that you used to owe them. The IRS, however, usually treats such...Did You Make Money with Cryptocurrency? How to Get Right with the IRS
For early adopters of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other popular cryptocurrencies, the profit potential has been simply stunning. While there have been some heart stopping moments and frightening ups and downs, the clear long-term trajectory has been upward. If you are one...
Allan Rolnick
Founder and an Accountant at TriState Tax Resolution
Allan Rolnick is the Founder and an Accountant at TriState Tax Resolution The Tax Rescue Squad LLC, a New York-based tax consulting firm helping individuals and small business owners resolve IRS and state tax issues. Since starting his practice in 1992, Allan has guided clients through complex tax challenges — including audits, levies, back taxes, wage garnishments, and tax liens — helping them regain financial stability and peace of mind. He is affiliated with leading professional organizations, including the New York State Society of CPAs, the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, Tax Rep Network LLC, the American Society of Certified Tax Coaches, and the National Association of Tax Professionals.