The Law Office of Stephen Honda

The IRS accepted my offer of $2,850 to settle my client's $67,231 tax debt; a huge relief for that single parent.

An old article I wrote a few years ago sure would have helped my most recent client prepare for her audit! http://www.taxreliefrangers.com/how-to-prepare-for-an-audi/

I will be at the Superior Court of California of the County of Orange in Santa Ana most days over the next few months. If any of my attorney friends needs continuances from that Court, feel free to shoot me a message.

The Offer in Compromise is one of the most powerful tools in eliminating tax debt. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offer_in_compromise

This should help both individuals and small businesses pay fewer tax penalties. https://www.irs.gov//irs-waives-penalty-for-many-whose-tax

For the next couple of days I am offering a basic package of a Will, Trust, Health Care Directive, and Financial Power of Attorney for $800; one only need to decide over the next couple of days. It normally takes a couple of weeks to complete.

I managed to help a client who owed $500,000 to the Franchise Tax Board reduce his balance to $0. A major win!

Those who owe taxes, are making payments on those taxes or will owe this year and have experienced a financial setback over that past few weeks due to the pandemic or any reason should know: If you can't afford to pay your taxes, they can be deferred and sometimes eliminated. If you are paying on a payment plan, it can often be lowered. If you are paying off penalties, they can often be eliminated.

The April 15th deadline for PAYING Federal taxes was extended until July 15th; note, however, the requirement to FILE your tax returns is still April 15th. The extension does not apply to those who owe more than $1 million. The California filing deadline was extended to June 15th. https://money.usnews.com//tax-deadline-extension-what-you-

My tax debt was over $56,000. After Stephen finished his work my debt had been reduced to $2850. Adam, CA.My tax debt was over $56,000. After Stephen finished his work my debt had been reduced to $2850. Adam, CA.