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Salvaging Durban with Clean Energy Innovation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | November 29, 2011
Kyoto. Copenhagen. Cancún. Now Durban. Don't expect much when representatives from nearly 200 countries meet in the South African city this week to try once again to create an international climate change agreement. Even if talks succeeded beyond the proponents' wildest dreams and every country agreed to carbon emissions targets, it would still not be a success. Why? Because carbon emission targets alone can't reduce greenhouse gas emissions enough—not with the current technology. Like previous conferences, Durban is likely to overlook the best way to drastically reduce carbon emissions—making unsubsidized clean energy cost-competitive with fossil fuels by driving innovation.
It's time to stop pretending we can solve climate change with unenforceable pledges to use fossil fuels a little less. We're seven billion people and growing. We're a 60 trillion dollar global economy and growing. It's time for some new ideas and better tools. Here's one: let's make innovation central to the Durban negotiations. As an alternative to carbon targets, let's create government clean energy RD&D (research, development, and demonstration) investment intensity targets that countries can sign up for in lieu of agreeing to cap carbon emissions. In doing so, world leaders would effectively boost investments in the front-end of clean energy innovation—an area of significant concern and underfunding—thus spurring the development of the very technologies all countries, rich and poor, need to drastically reduce emissions without ongoing expensive subsidies. Paraphrasing Arun Majumdar, director of Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, there a lot of places around the world that want to turn the lights on for the first time.
We need to help turn them on the right way—that is, without using more fossil fuels and emitting more carbon. It's time to stop pretending we can solve climate change with unenforceable pledges to use fossil fuels a little less. Fortunately, the Durban talks seem ripe for new ideas for two reasons:First, many countries and advocates want to begin discussing new emission reduction targets and legally binding mechanisms. The first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol—which called for a five percent reduction in carbon emissions below 1990 levels—expires in 2012 (and only some European countries meet their targets, largely with the help of carbon offsets). Though targets and timetables aren't expected to be officially negotiated in Durban, each is expected to be a hot topic of discussion. But as we've learned from the U.S. and international climate debate, carbon reduction targets is a small piece of the larger policy puzzle. And, as we have seen, they might never get accepted by all nations needed to accept them.
Mandating carbon reductions does apply pressure on governments to take policy action (and it has arguably helped spur some governments to make limited actions so far), but by itself is insufficient and ultimately diverts attention from the real agenda: driving clean energy costs down through innovation. Caps rely almost exclusively on prices to induce change (caps raise the price of carbon emissions). And it is now clear that price hikes induce some behavior change (e.g., driving smaller cars, insulating buildings, etc.), but they don't magically lead to the creation of new generations of affordable non-fossil alternatives. So, while it is great that more countries are ready for new targets and caps, we need to be honest about their limitations.
Second, Durban aims to complete an institutional framework for progress made during the Copenhagen and Cancún negotiations, such as finalizing the architecture of the Green Climate Fund—a financing mechanism to support accelerated technology transfer to developing countries for both adaptation and mitigation efforts. In Copenhagen, developed countries agreed to commit $30 billion to the Fund by 2012 and plan to invest $100 billion per year by 2020. While the details aren't set, it can be assumed that the lion's share of the Fund will be used to subsidize the sale of existing clean energy technologies. But this doesn't get us very far at all. The problem is that innovation is absent from discussions of the Fund. This is just another kind of clean energy subsidy, akin to feed-in tariffs or tax credits for buying clean energy that rich countries have had in place for years. If innovation isn't central to these discussions, their impact will be limited to simply subsidizing high cost technologies for countries that can't afford them in the first place. Subsidies of existing clean energy technologies are not the answer in rich countries, and even less so in poor countries.
As such, the Fund should be completely rededicated away from subsidies of existing technologies and instead go toward research and development designed to get the unsubsidized cost of clean energy cheaper than fossil fuels. In other words, developing countries would be much better off if rich countries used their money on domestic clean energy RD&D rather than clean energy handouts. Only when clean energy is cheaper than fossil fuels will developing countries make the switch and only then will it make their economies stronger, rather than weaker.
Again, we should seize on the apparent understanding that new technologies are needed and try to persuade negotiators that we need to reprogram money to get these technologies developed, off the ground and ready for deployment. Developing nations will complain, arguing yet again that the North is oppressing the South, but the best way to help the South is for the North to continue to develop breakthrough technologies. But reprogramming the Fund is not enough. Durban can and should go even further. This is where clean energy RD&D intensity targets come in.
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Matt Forte had a rough night in the Chicago Bears' blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, carrying the ball just nine times for 29 yards and failing to pick up the blitz in pass defense, an area in which he'd been solid in previous games.
But Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long was quick to shut down criticism of Forte on Monday's "Carmen and Jurko" show on ESPN Chicago 1000, saying he himself made mistakes in protection Monday.
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Understanding An IRS Tax Levy
It is not every day that somebody manages to keep all his tax issues and payments up to date. There are a number of people who have been caught on the right side of the law with the taxman. When you have pending tax debts, an IRS tax levy may be instituted against you. This is usually a legal process in which your property may be seized by the IRS to fulfill your tax obligations. This usually occurs when you have the debt and have not made any plan for the repayment as well. Such properties as a car, boat or even a house which are in your possession may be seized to settle the debt which you still owe. This will usually involve those items, which are considered yours but may be held by someone else. Such things as your dividends, retirement accounts and even income that you get from rent may all be affected.
However, it is not very easy for the process of seizing your property as IRS tax levy to be carried out. It will only be followed through with should you fail to pay up even after a number of notifications and reminders from IRS. Thus, you need to act and even set up a payment plan in case you owe any debts.
How Is The Tax Levy Implemented?
The process of determining whether or not you are liable for an IRS tax levy is usually one which is not very stringent. This is because the IRS will notify you of their intention to proceed with the process and all you need to do is to negotiate with them on a payment deal. First, you will receive a notice from the IRS demanding that your submit payment. This is usually after your payment of taxes has been assessed and it has been found that you are a defaulter. This gives you ample chance to negotiate with them in order to work out a convenient payment strategy. If you do not comply with their demand to pay the taxes you still have not cleared, you will be marked as having qualified for a tax levy.
You will then be sent a notice of their intention to levy. Even then, you will still stand the chance and right to be given a hearing. The notice usually arrives thirty days before the levy. This shows that you can negotiate with the IRS to avoid the IRS tax levy. This notice will usually be given to you in person even left at your workplace or home.
What If The IRS Tax Levy Is Causing You Hardships?
The IRS tax levy is sometimes used in a number of cases for those who have failed to submit all their tax payments. It has to take a process where you are notified and even given the chance to come up with a means of finishing up on the payment you owe. Aside from your house, boat or car, the levy may affect your dividends, income, bank account and even retirement sources of income. For some people, this may come with significant economic hardships. The good news is that should you experience considerable hardships as a result of the levy being implemented on your income, you could call the IRS and argue out your case.
The IRS will investigate your claim of hardship and should it be determined that indeed there is an economic hardship, the levy might be released. However, when the IRS tax levy is released, it does not imply that you have been exempted from paying up any more balances still not recovered. The IRS will work with you to formulate a convenient payment plan, which will be convenient to your situation. When employers are notified of the need to have them send payment from an employee's wages, they usually have one full pay period. During this time, they may advise the employee to sort out the problem with the IRS to avoid an IRS tax levy.
IRS Relief For Innocent Spouse
There are situations that may arise where a spouse is required to pay taxes but is not in a position to do so due to factors ranging from divorce to separation resulting from physical abuse. When such situations arise, a spouse may file for IRS relief due to abuse. Abuse comes in many forms and not only physical. When IRS is considering tax waiver for those who have filed for innocent spouse relief, there are factors that have to be considered before determining whether a tax payer qualifies or not. Before, the IRS only took consideration of those who had been physically abused, but now even the emotionally tortured are considered for tax relief.
Of course, not all tax payers who are entitled to innocent spouse IRS relief have been abused. There are some other factors that are taken into consideration when determining these cases including overstating and fabricating deductions as well as omissions of income by spouse. Before signing the tax return, each tax payer is supposed to review it accurately. Each tax payer also has a duty to ensure that all obligations are satisfied. When one files for a joint tax return, both are jointly responsible for the tax and any penalty due in the joint form.
IRS Relief For Currently Not Collectible
If you applied for OIC but did not qualify for IRS relief because you have valuable assets, you may consider having a professional help you apply for CNC. Under this agreement, one is able to be exempted from the full payment as there are numerous considerations once your application is approved. CNC is a good option for those who have low cash flow but numerous assets. Those who own assets like cars, business property and buildings may not be granted OIC, but can be granted CNC as the IRS relief checks on the earnings and not owned assets during tax considerations.
When your CNC application has been approved, the IRS suspends all the collection efforts for a given time while the statute of limitations continues to run. During this period when you have been exempt from paying, the IRS monitors all your finances. The moment your position improves, the IRS will revoke the CNC status and begin tax collection as before. To qualify for a CNC, it is recommended to seek the help of professionals. It is imperative to seek this IRS relief status when your income is less than your expenses and shows no signs of future improvements and if the statute of limitations is about to expire.
Seeking Professional Help For IRS Relief
Qualifying for IRS relief is not an easy task. The process is marred by complexities as well as the potential severity of collection efforts by IRS. This therefore calls for professional help for one to prepare their IRS documentation and for them to negotiate on one's behalf. Not everyone qualifies to represent a tax payer effectively. That is why those who legally represent you have to meet certain set standards. The qualified professionals recognized by IRS include licensed attorneys, enrolled agents who have been through a rigorous federal examination or certified public accountants.
When you need professional help, it is imperative to look for one who has had many years of experience in matters dealing with IRS collection, more so in dealing with revenue officers, the complex IRS process and automated collection systems division. The moment you need IRS relief, you have to explore all the available options. You should understand all your tax problems well, plus the underlying factors like interests and penalties. It is as well important to be informed of the IRS collection efforts to be able to protect yourself from IRS liens, levies and wage garnishments. It would do well to frequently check out reviews of firms that offer debt advisory services.
The Essence Of Filing Late Tax Returns
There are indeed many people who are not up to date with their tax matters. You need to proceed to file late tax returns all the same. This is because there are a number of issues with your tax problems, which you may actually get to understand more when you file these returns. When there are durations for which you have not yet filed, you need to have a number of things to be able to proceed with the filing. Such documents as the copy of the last return you filed as well as the necessary W-2 forms are needed. The good news is that you can get these documents from the Internal Revenue Service.
If you choose to go about the filing late tax returns all by yourself, you will need to choose the right program for the work. The good news is that there are programs, which are easy to use. However, this will still take you substantial amount of time. Around three or two hours will be used in filing one tax return. When you use a professional in this work, you will benefit by having an individual who knows how to negotiate with the IRS on your behalf.
Hiring A Professional To Help You File Late Tax Returns
While several people may usually feel a lot of anxiety when faced by the prospects of filing late tax returns, this is a process, which can actually work in your advantage. The fact of the matter is that those who file these returns late are usually more with the advantage of getting refunds more easily when compared to the rest of the crop. However, there are a number of documents that you will need to file these returns. You could also use a lot of time in filing them. This is why several people usually opt to use the services of a professional in the filing process. These are people who have filed late returns for many people in the past and are therefore best placed to use their skills in negotiating with the IRS on your behalf.
When you have made the decision to use the services of these professionals, you might be happy to note that they will help you know the best means of avoiding tax investigations, which can usually result in problems for you. When filing late tax returns, using a professional comes with immense advantages to you. They may even help you choose the most appropriate payment plan.
Why You Need Not Wait Any Longer
No doubt, filing late tax returns comes as a stressor to a number of people. However, you might be encouraged to note that this need not be a difficult process for you at all. The earlier you take the opportunity of filing your returns the better for you. Should you choose to do the filing all by yourself, you might wish to note that just a single return could cost you as much as three hours; this means that you need not continue postponing the inevitable. You need to be further encouraged to note that there are even more chances that a late filer will receive refunds much more easily.
To make your work a little easier, you could use appropriate programs to file the returns yourself or opt for professional help. If you still owe the IRS some money, you will need to look for a professional to help you come up with an effective payment plan. Some of the amount owed may be committed to future tax years and also, you might wish to pay it all in a lump sum. The professional will also come in handy in negotiating with the IRS in helping set up a convenient payment plan for you. When you approach the challenge of filing late tax returns with positivity, it might not even be a mountain challenge as you anticipated.
Offer In Compromise As A Form Of Tax Settlement
Tax settlement refers to an arrangement that allows a tax payer to offset an outstanding tax debt for less than the amount owed. Tax agencies get lenient with tax payers at times when there are issues that could prevent full payment of pending taxes. Of course, not all reasons given by the defaulters are genuine-necessitating thorough review of tax settlement applications. The IRA tries to be very understanding to all tax payers and grants leniency only in deserving cases after they have determined a settlement is possible considering exiting regulations and a tax payers circumstances.
The benefits that come with tax settlement are numerous. For a start, the tax payer gets to remit a lower amount as compared to other tax payers. If the situation of the applicant meets certain qualifications, the settlement amount is determined and presented within a very short spun of time. When the balance has been fully paid, the account is considered settled in full so that the tax payer can no longer be subjected to late fees and other types of penalties which could otherwise be incurred. A tax payer also avoids placement in lien on their personal property or the implementation of a garnishment on their wages.
Offer In Compromise As Tax Settlement
Offer In Compromise or OIC is another way of paying for less taxes than is owed to the IRS. This method is rarely accepted by the IRS, though some people may advice one to opt for it. Only about 10% of applicants are usually successful when they file for OIC. For one to qualify for this means of tax settlement, there has to be proof to the IRS that the amount owed is correct without a doubt. There has to be proof that paying the amount owed is not probable. And finally, there has to be proof that repayment of the total debt will result in difficult situations or financial hardships on the part of the tax payer.
When one submits an OIC to the IRS, it has to be accompanied by payment that represents 25% of whatever is owed. However, if the IRS does not accept the application, the amount is not refunded. When one applies for OIC, they usually have their assets scrutinized. Proof of financial hardship is usually based on the tax payers household income, assets in the tax payers name as well as IRS monthly allowable living expenses. If a tax payer qualifies for OIC, the amount IRS accepts in tax settlement depends on how they prepare their documents.
Tax Settlement On Installment Agreement
In case you applied for OIC but the IRS feels you are able to pay all your taxes, there is an agreement one can reach with the IRS. It is called installment agreement. This method of tax settlement allows a tax payer to spread the period within which to pay for taxes for up to five years. Those who have less than $25,000 can always apply for this form of tax settlement if they are able to repay their debts plus interest after five years. If the debt is more than $25,000, the IRS will not grant a five year repayment plan and may instead deduct from earnings the amounts owed to them, leaving you with little amounts that can only cover living expenses.
As much as installment agreement may lessen the tax weight on a tax payer, there are some disadvantages to it. One of the most conspicuous one is the expense. When offsetting the debts using this method of tax settlement, the original amounts continue to accrue interests. This leads to more expenses in the long run. Secondly, anytime you default after this agreement, the IRS may become too tough on you, leading to acquisition of your assets if you continue to default on agreed payment.
Some Variations Of CSED Rules
The Collection Statute Expiration Date or the CSED is a rule where the government has exactly ten years to collect the taxes, and it is calculated from the date it is entered in the system. However, that period is not always exact, since there are exceptions that include some IRS tax debt relief, or other conditions that may extend or suspend the CSED.
If the taxpayer lives in another country, his CSED is suspended, but only if that period lasts more than six months. It can also be suspended if the taxpayer is the part of a military service, or his properties are controlled by bankruptcy court. Even in situations when the taxpayer is waiting for IRS tax debt relief, or the offer in compromise is pending, he can have his CSED suspended. In some cases, the CSED can be extended, especially if the taxpayer needs the advocate assistance. Nevertheless, in case of tax evasion or frauds, none exceptions mentioned above can be applied. The CSED rule is designed so the IRS can always have a close of someone's financial situation, so there is no way they will forget about debt. Only those who are "currently not collectable" can pass the ten years period without paying the tax.
Is It Possible To Settle IRS Debt By Yourself?
Owning to the IRS is not something the taxpayer should play with. It can cause serious problems, and in many cases, people need to file for some types of IRS tax debt relief programs in order to get away from the trouble. When someone wants to take care of this alone, he must follow certain steps in order to avoid making more damage than good.
The first thing to do is file the missing returns, so the IRS can consider some kind of paying plan. Another step is to stop the debts, no matter if they are about business, wage earnings or self employees, in order to stop new debts from coming over. Sharing private financial information with the IRS may be annoying, but it is a crucial thing if someone wants the IRS to make the right decision. It is better to create the right connection with the IRS representative, and not to be afraid to ask everything that comes to mind. On the other hand, being rude to the representative will not put him in his place, but it can only make more troubles. When the right IRS tax debt relief program is settled, it is crucial to avoid other debts, because the IRS has pretty harsh policy when it comes to those who keep making debts, over and over again.
What To Avoid When Dealing With The IRS
Getting into trouble with the IRS can be a huge problem, especially for those who do not consult the professionals, but start thinking they can have things their own way, and avoid the responsibilities, or think they can easily get the IRS tax debt relief program. The reality is different, and in order to stay away from further problems, the taxpayer must pay attention to common IRS related myths.
Some people think it is enough to transfer the assets on someone else in order to stop the government take them. In reality, as soon as the taxpayer gets the final notice, the IRS already knows everything about his assets, and everyone close to the taxpayer, so that can help the IRS prevent the possible fraud. Others may think that the IRS may never know about particular properties, but since it is easy to find out, this can only lead to criminal charges. There are those who prefer filing for bankruptcy over IRS tax debt relief programs, because they believe the IRS cannot take the assets that way. Nonetheless, any type of property is money, so the IRS will use anything the taxpayer has in order to have the taxes paid. Even hiding assets is illegal, and there is no way the IRS cannot find out about them.
Offer In Compromise For IRS Debt Settlement
With the tough economy hitting literally everyone negatively, many people have not been able to pay the federal government taxes. However, the government is lenient and has allowed debt defaulters to strike a deal with it so that they can settle the debt for less than the full balance through offer in compromise. When a tax payer considers the proposed offer in compromise, the IRS debt settlement team will take a look at all the assets belonging to the taxpayer which can be seized in case of a default. At the same time, it could also take a look at the earnings to determine the amount to be paid each month to offset the outstanding balance.
The IRS debt resettlement scheme works by calculating the value of tax payers ability to repay monthly. The amounts are calculated in consideration of earnings and not the living expenses. The moment they work out the amount to be paid by a tax payer, it means one has to adjust to a slimmer budget. To apply for OIC, there is a form to be filled with a non-refundable fee of $150. If the application is not approved, the payment goes to the tax debt. If it is approved, the tax payer remits payments under the agreed terms.
IRS Debt Settlement Through Installment Payment
One other means of IRS debt settlement is through installment payment plan. Those who owe up to $50,000 are still eligible to apply, though it requires one to fill in numerous forms. Apart from attaching a completed Information statement form 433 F, there is a payment proposal on request for installment agreement Form 9465 to be forwarded with the tax return. The moment IRS receives the forms, it replies with a written letter of notification to explain the proposed terms of payment, whether they are accepted or need to be changed.
To set up an installment agreement, the IRS charges a user fee of up to $105. The installment agreement allows tax defaulters up to five years to pay up all the pending money and they have to give evidence of future compliance. During payment, penalties and interest on the taxes are paid as per agreement. Depending on your individual circumstances however, the IRS debt settlement team may offer a payment plan at a reduced rate. The IRS may temporarily delay collection until one's financial condition improves if they discover you are unable to pay the tax debt. When there is delay in repayment, remember the tax debt continues to increase because of penalties and accrual of interest.
Bankruptcy As IRS Debt Resettlement
There are times when individuals file for bankruptcy as a way of evading payment of taxes. Though not a good option, several people have been able to get away with defaulting on taxes then filing for bankruptcy as a way of keeping the IRS debt settlement squad away from their premises. As much as the law requires all citizens to pay taxes, when one has evidence that their companies have gone under, or that they are unable to pay personal taxes due to financial constraints within their budgets, the tax man will spare them until such a time that there is proof of financial security.
Just as reiterated earlier, this is not a recommendable way of IRS debt settlement as it severely affects your property. For a start, one has to liquidate their assets. It may work for a while but it may impact negatively on a business because the moment one files for bankruptcy, all the business deals are monitored by the IRS. The moment they have proof of financial stability, they will always seek your compliance in full. To qualify when you file for bankruptcy, there has to be proof of being compliant in paying for your previous taxes, otherwise your application may be rejected and refusal to comply may mean a jail term or a fine.
Buying A House For Back Taxes
Buying a property usually does not mean that one must spend too much money, especially when there is a solution of buying a house for back taxes. That means buying a property from people who need a help with back taxes, so they sell their property for that purpose.
The first step toward this goal contacting the owners after the tax sale, in order to get best offers, and it is better to skip the auctions. The best move is to contact the owner of the house a couple of months before the grace period is over, because that way one can buy the house for a great price. Either the taxpayers want to sell the property or they will let it go, so it is recommended to suggest to the taxpayer to try to get the best price out of the property. Those who do not want to own the property can pass it to another investor, or pay the taxes, so they are left with significant amount of money. Once people taste the success of buying the property of taxpayers who need help with back taxes, they can stop at one house, and usually make the entire business out of this.
Should You Be Filing Taxes Online?
Anything can be done online today, and that includes filing for taxes, as well. People usually do not have time to handle the tax problems or filing for help with back taxes, so online solution can be more than convenient. Nonetheless, this may have some bad sides, and they all must be considered.
Online tax filing can help the taxpayer submit the form immediately, and apply for tax return at the same time. Thanks to this, the IRS can proceed with everything faster than with normal filling for tax. The online forms are smart enough to correct any mistakes that may occur during filing, especially when it comes to calculations, so one should exclude the possibility of entering the wrong information. On the other hand, there are many services that let the taxpayers file online, but they usually require a certain amount for that purpose, and the cost is about $40. While for some people online filing can be very easy, others may find the entire procedure complicated, especially those who do not use computer. Luckily, using the online sources can be very helpful, and one may learn as well how to get away from tax problems, and what type of help with back taxes to choose.
Can You Escape The Back Taxes And IRS Penalties?
Many people are aware that taxes can get them in trouble at some point in life, but does it have to be that way? There are some steps everyone should follow in order to avoid asking for help with back taxes or facing the penalties. Every taxpayer has its rights, so in order to succeed in paying taxes it is recommended to learn the taxpayer rights. The good tax lawyer can inform anyone on latest tax laws, and how to stay away from tax related troubles. Everyone can have a new start by filing for tax returns, because it can improve the overall back tax situation. By hiring a professional, it is possible to reduce the back taxes and IRS penalties. Even those who cannot get away from tax problems might choose the way they get punished. Actually, the good lawyer is the one who can lower the penalty, and make the entire situation go smoothly. The best thing about IRS is that it does make deals, so it is possible to agree on some kind of painless settlement, in order to avoid going deeper in help with back taxes. It might be hard to believe, but the IRS would rather offer the way for a tax payer to get rid of debts than to see him in prison.
What Types Of Penalties One May Experience?
Everyone who applies for IRS debt help must know all the terms and policies, so he can avoid the penalties in the future. These penalties are created by the IRS, so they can be sure everyone will payout the debt. Not filling the form in time causes the penalty of 5% each month one is late with the payment. Even those who already know what they should pay to the IRS may not send money in time, so there is a penalty of 0.50% every month. However, one will have just six months before the IRS makes the move to make someone pay. In some cases, people may not give enough information on returns, so the penalty in this case may be around $500. Understating the income can bring along many troubles, especially with the IRS, so one should expect penalty, as well as 10% added on correct tax amount. In addition, problems with the IRS may occur when one does not keep the good record or he tend to understate the income tax, so in some situations, it is better to let the professional take care of the problem. Thanks to them, one may easily get the IRS debt help, and finally bring penalties to lower levels.
Can Ban Loan Help With Tax Debts?
Everyone how when through some type of tax debt knows how complicated that can be, and what troubles it can bring along. Usually, people go for some kind of IRS debt help program, such as installment agreement, but they do not realize this is not the only way to get rid of debts. When it comes to IRS debt program, the mayor problem is usually an extremely high interest that the tax payer must count on every single month.
The bank loan can be more than convenient in this situation, for various reasons. Before anything else, it does not cost too much like IRS debt, because the interest is around 6.5% comparing to 8% of IRS help. In addition, even many types of tax debts can be paid off with just one bank loan. Thanks to bank loans, one can pay the debt in full, and start receiving so called tax refunds. In some cases, the IRS releases a Lien of the house credit, so the debts can be paid off. Nevertheless, not everyone can get a bank loan, and those with the bad credit are usually declined, so the taxpayer must look for another solution, such as IRS debt help.
Types Of Tax Problems Assistance
Taking care of taxes can be a complicated job for those who do not understand the polices of the IRS, and some people just do not have time to calculate taxes. For that purpose there are many types of assistance, and the taxpayer only has to get the right one in order to handle the tax or the IRS debt help.
The tax preparers usually work just part-time, and they do not have too much education when it comes to IRS. The do not have the license, but it does not mean they cannot help, especially those people who are struggling with money. Enrolled agents are licensed to help with tax problems, and they usually have a long training before they start working. They can be more helpful than the previous type of assistance, but also not so affordable. Certified public accountants must educate themselves from time to time in order to stay posed on latest law changes, and they are usually hired but business owners how do not have time to deal with taxed by themselves. Tax attorneys can be very expensive, but they are ideal if the person has a problem with the law, or must file for IRS debt help.
Tax Companies In UK
The government collects taxes from individuals and tax companies to run its every day businesses. For corporate organizations, the UK government has levied after profit taxes onto both the local and non-local companies, with non- local companies facing increased taxes than the locals. Previously, companies and individuals paid the same taxes, though there was an additional profit tax placed on all profits. This system was replaced by the finance act of 1965 for companies and associations with one corporate tax. Corporation Tax is overseen by Income and Corporation Taxes act of 1988.
Originally, companies were subjected to tax on profits, while shareholders had their dividends taxed. This was amended after the system was changed in 1973 when it was seen that someone receiving a dividend had already paid tax indirectly after the company had remitted its taxes. In UK, there is a complicated tax system that has faced several debates over the years. With support from the opposition, the government initiated wide-scale reforms that transformed the tax law rewrite project into Corporation Act 2010. At the same time, the government is battling widespread tax evasion from both individuals and tax companies. There have been proposals to insist on stiffer penalties including heavy fines and public shame, which are yet to be implemented.
Dormant Tax Companies
Dormant tax companies are those that do not carry on usual business and therefore no income for the whole of a preceding year. When a company becomes dormant, it has to submit a letter to the effect that it is in a dormant state otherwise the tax man will still need tax to be remitted by the said company. In case the government finds that indeed the organization has not been in business, it may grant it a waiver income tax return form that absolves it from all taxes. Without this document, a company will be required to submit Income tax Return Form C.
A dormant tax company can apply for a waiver using several methods. The first method can be done electronically. There is an e-service but only for those who have been approved for corporate tax matters via EASY. Secondly, there is paper application where you can submit an application for waiver by filling in a form. When the letter has been received, you are notified within two months from the time your letter was received. If the application has been successfully approved then your company is exempted from paying taxes and will no longer receive the Form C.
Registration As Tax Companies
Tax evasion is forbidden by law and carries with it huge negative impacts. To refuse to pay taxes is like denying the government the chance to provide mandatory services that help in the running of a country. Taxes are paid by both individuals and corporate. Some of the tax companies include; listed and unlisted public companies, private companies, close corporations, co-operatives, Collective Investment Schemes, small business corporations, public benefit companies and share block companies. The above-mentioned businesses are liable to pay taxes under the income tax act. The amounts for payments are dependent upon profits made and interests accrued upon the year.
The company and corporate owners have a duty to register the company if it qualifies under the Income Tax Act as a tax payer. Before submitting the Form C, you must ensure all the details are accurate. All registered tax companies are required to submit a return of income for each year. This can be done electronically, manually or at the tax department branch where one is registered. Apart from the yearly tax returns, each business is supposed to submit provisional tax returns. These returns are to be handed in the middle of the year and should have figures of revenue earned for that period.
Why You Need Back Taxes Help
Taxes are an important part of an employed person's pay slip. Every employee must be able to give some amount of money to the government. There are several times you end up not having the right calculations done with your money. You may sometimes be overcharged, undercharged or not charged at all. This could bring lots of problem for you. This is the main reason as to why you need the back taxes help. One of the things that the back taxes help would do is to determine whether your tax demand is correct.
First, for you to get the best results, you will have to check the income on PAYE (Pay as You Earn). This may not be so easy for you. You will have to compile information from your savings or even your statements. Secondly, if any of the information or the figures proves to be wrong, you can decide to call the Revenue Company. They will ensure that every wrong entry is corrected. The back taxes help will also ensure that you are able to trace where the error came from. This is done through following up on the calculations and entries made concerning your taxes. Any underpayment or overpayments are dealt with in a faster way.
Advantages Of Back Taxes Help
Back taxes help is very important for you who are a tax payer in the present world. First, this kind of program helps you to notice when you are overpaying your taxes. Nobody is perfect especially when it sometimes comes to calculations. You can never be very sure. This program will help you notice any irregularities when it comes to paying your taxes. There are moments when wrong calculations are made and may easily go unnoticed for you.
Secondly, this program helps you correct mistakes that occur during the calculations period. It will help you in accurately correcting the underpayments as well as the overpayments. If any of the figures is wrong, the back taxes help program will help in pointing it out and making it visible to you. It will also help you to trace any errors from its root. This could be very difficult for you to do by yourself. You need this program that can help you to make this possible and make the necessary corrections. Back taxes help relives you of much stress that comes with calculating taxes and determining its accuracy. Save yourself some energy by utilizing this special program and enjoy its services to you.
What You Need To Know About Paying Taxes
It is very unfortunate that bad things such as unpaid taxes could happen to the most innocent and good people. This does not look fair at all. It makes people become so discouraged since they will have to find their way out of this. However, this should not make the good person panic. It is now easier for you to get a profession who will provide some back taxes help for you. This professional help will help you to avoid crippling in your finances as well as crippling the country's levies.
You should know that anytime you fail to pay your taxes, it poses a danger to your finances. For instance, the International Revenue Service has the right to cripple you financially since they cannot be compared just like any other creditors. If you realize that you got some back taxes, it is very crucial that you find some back tax specialist as soon as possible to deal with your case.
Back taxes help is very essential for you especially the moment you realize that you have a complication in your payments. One thing, which you must never do, is to keep ignoring the emails sent to you by the International Revenue Service team. You should also never ignore their calls since this poses a great danger to you.


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Hope I get a code.Im ps plus but no email yet
I have plus too, but I also didn't get any code.
I think you have to opt-in to receive email notification from Sony and it's partner in order to get a code.
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87 sqm Sleeps 2-5 people 1 master double bedroom with ensuite bathroom 2nd double 'attic' bedroom (can be spilt into 2 single beds) with ensuite bathroom Large open plan living space Fireplace Open plan, modern kitchen Dishwasher, oven, microwave oven Washing machine Flatscreen TV & DVD player Wifi internet access Ski locker Communal parking
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We had a lovely time in Chamonix and was lucky that the weather was good.
The apartment we had was nice and very well equipped. The lady who welcomed us was thorough on the procedures and explanations regarding the apartment and Chamonix as a whole. The location of the Majestic was very ideal; a walking distance to all the amenities and facilities. The condiments(salt, pepper,oil etc) were very much welcomed. The unit was very clean upon our arrival which is a very important factor for us.
Thank you and regards,
With a tiny spiral staircase, very low ceiling & cramped bathroom the 2nd bedroom is not really suitable for adults. The ski storage is also not great. The rest of the apartment is lovely. Good central location & walkable to Plan Praz lift if you are athletic.
Great location and lovely presented flat. Clean and modern and comfortable. Only problem was that the ventilation fan in both the downstairs toilet and the upstairs bathroom were not working. It made it quite uncomfortable in the upstairs room as there is no window or ventilation there in any case.
Once again thank you Chamonix All Year for arranging such a great holiday!
Majestic 106 apartment is everything we were looking for. We loved the spacious living room and the well equipped kitchen, with very modern designs.
The beds were comfortable with fresh linen provided when we arrived.
The location of the apartment is great, only a few minutes walk from the town center and the ski bus stop. Very easy to also walk to Brévent cable car.
Will definitely recommend this apartment to others and will book it again next year for sure!
We stayed at this apartment over Christmas along with our 2 adult sons and one of their friends. There was plenty of room (and privacy) for us all. The apartment was spotless on arrival, with crisp white bed linen and luxury white bath towels. Stunning decor and all the amenities you need. The Chamonix All Year rep met us at the apartment (despite us being late) showed us around and answered all of our questions. They were on hand the whole holiday - can't praise them enough - they were excellent. I would definitely book through them again for peace of mind.
Apartment hadn't been cleaned properly. Had to be redone thoroughly. Soft furnishings stained, crockery & cutlery broken. Shower screen seal black with mould. Underfloor heating on 24 hrs - despite two visits to rectify. Apartment left unsecured after mid clean. Could go on but won't return. Company accepted all of the above, apologised unreservedly and offered about 15% refund.
Address: Residence Le Majestic, 353 Allee du Majestic, 74400 Chamonix
Latitude: 45.92255
Longitude: 6.86585
Le Majestic 106 appt is located over the 6th and 7th floors of the prestigious "Le Majestic" residence in Chamonix. This Chamonix apartment is located only 350m from the Brevent ski area, and 100m from the bus stop for access throughout the valley for skiing and summer activities. The nearest supermarkets are 5-10 minutes away and restaurants and bars are also on the doorstep of Le Majestic 106 appt - within 5 minutes you are in the absolute heart of Chamonix town centre.


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San Jose nixes medical marijuana ban, green lights stricter pot rules
San Jose policymakers during a late-night Tuesday city council meeting rejected a proposed ban on marijuana dispensaries, instead voting 8-3 to enact stricter enforcement rules take 90 days to craft a complete regulatory framework for the businesses.
Effective immediately, dispensaries are barred from operating within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, rec centers, libraries and other marijuana vendors, or within 500 feet of rehabilitation centers and 150 feet of residential properties.
Assuming the city acts quickly to enforce the new rule, the policy move will likely limit dispensaries primarily to North and South San Jose, according to a city memo.
During a fairly long public comment period at the meeting on Tuesday, several residents voiced concerns about "predatory marketing" to young people, and in particular young minorities, who walk by highly visible dispensaries or are routinely exposed to marijuana smoke. Dispensaries operating near residential areas and alleged uncertainty about the source of medicinal marijuana were two other issues breached during the city meeting.
Dispensary advocates, meanwhile, insisted that public opinion is in their favor and promised a repeat of a 2011 signature drive that successfully staved off implementation of new city rules.
"We feel there are too many dispensaries in San Jose," said Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Arriola. "There are some that are run responsibly. Some are not."
San Jose's new regulatory effort follows attempts by many other municipalities nationwide to navigate a complex web of local, state and federal pot regulations. The issue became even more muddled this May, when the California Supreme Court ruled that local governments can institute outright bans on dispensaries.
Several other Silicon Valley cities have banned medical marijuana sales. Palo Alto voters, for instance, defeated a ballot measure to open three dispensaries in the city late last year.
"I feel like we're in the Old West again," said one San Jose resident at the council meeting on Tuesday. She described herself as a supporter of medical marijuana who is concerned about a lack of clearly defined dispensary standards.
There is currently no San Jose law sanctioning medical marijuana sales at the roughly 80 dispensaries operating in the city. The businesses in legal limbo do, however, pay a 10 percent business tax that generated north of $5 million for the city last year.
San Jose Councilmember Donald Rocha supported new regulations for marijuana dispensaries, but not the outright ban urged by Councilmember Rose Herrera. Rocha said on Tuesday that a ban could open the door for dispensary operators to mount another campaign against city limitations.
"We will be doing this again in nine months or 18 months," Rocha said. "We're going to be back at square one."
A handful of medical marijuana advocates who spoke at the meeting insisted that dispensary operators are only as culpable for illegal activity as other members of the medical marijuana supply chain.
"What happened to all of us taking responsibility?" said Douglas Chloupek, co-founder and chief executive officer of MedMar Healing Center. "We as dispensary owners are limited to what we are given. That is a doctor's recommendation."
With a medical marijuana ban off the table for now, city staff will consider new limitations for the geographic locations of dispensaries and their grow operations. Multiple councilmembers on Tuesday said city land use planning rights may be harder for dispensaries to challenge politically or legally than other types of regulations.
The new 1,000-foot buffer between dispensaries and sensitive areas mirrors a federal recommendation by the U.S. Attorney General. California has it's own state policy that suggests a 600-foot buffer.
Dan Rush, national director of the Cannabis Workers Rising Campaign for the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, told me earlier this week that medical marijuana employs about 1,000 people in San Jose. That estimate includes 400-500 workers employed directly by dispensaries, plus 200-300 workers who help cultivate medical marijuana sold in San Jose.
Rush and other advocates for local dispensaries went into the council meeting prepared for the possibility of a longer regulatory fight.
"We are exploring all options and will continue to do so," Rush told me ahead of the city council meeting. "We are determined to protect our members' jobs."


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A Marouane Chamakh goal was all that was needed to ensure Palace finished in the top half of the top-flight for the first time since 1992 after they beat Swansea City to enjoy a perfect end to a superb season.
The Moroccan striker pounced 10 minutes after the restart to hand his side the win, and results elsewhere meant that Palace leapfrogged Everton and West Ham United to finish 10th in the table, their highest ever finish in the Premier League and a record points tally of that era of 48 points.
Palace controlled the game throughout and started the better. Mile Jedinak skied a shot well over in the opening five minutes, Jason Puncheon went much closer with a blast from the edge of the box which rose narrowly over the crossbar.
With the season heading to a close Wayne Hennessey continued in goal for the Eagles and he was forced into a stop when Jack Cork dived to head a corner towards his net, and at the other end Yannick Bolasie teased his way past Kyle Naughton but could only find Lukasz Fabianski.
However the game petered out after an exciting opening 20 minutes with both sides committing niggly fouls in the middle of the park which prevented any real attacking action, and they went into the break goalless although Palace were forced into a reshuffle when James McArthur limped off 10 minutes before the interval.
A minute after the restart Hennessey forced to block a Marvin Emnes attempt from 25 yards, but on 55 minutes Palace deservedly grabbed the lead. Puncheon lofted a free-kick into the area and it was nodded back across goal by Player of the Year Scott Dann into the path of Chamakh who brilliantly took a touch on his chest before thrashing the ball past Fabianski from close range.
Joy turned to despair for the striker though as he suffered a reoccurrence of the hamstring injury that has plagued his season when he chased a loose ball heading towards goal and was forced off, and seconds after his withdrawal Jedinak got his had onto another Puncheon delivery by Fabianski grabbed the ball on the goalline to prevent the skipper from doubling the lead.
Alan Pardew's side dominated the second half and Wilfried Zaha rippled the side netting when he sped into the area and stabbed the ball goalwards but narrowly saw it go off target and Puncheon saw an attempted curler caught by Fabianski, but the one goal was enough to ensure the season was signed off in style.
Palace: Hennessey, Ward, Dann, Hangeland, Souare, Jedinak, McArthur (Murray 35), Zaha, Puncheon, Bolasie (Campbell 80), Chamakh (Mutch 65). Subs: Speroni, Delaney, Kelly, Lee.
Swansea: Fabianski, Naughton, Bartley, Fernandez, Richards, Dyer (Barrow 63), Cork, Britton (Grimes 69), Montero (Gorre 83), Emnes, Gomis. Subs: Tremmel, Rangel, Fulton, Hanley.
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NASA's Rover Lands on Mars
In the most anticipated rover landing in a generation, NASA landed its Mars Curiosity Rover at 1:31 am EST this morning. The Curiosity Rover (formerly known as the Mars Science Laboratory) will remain on Mars for two years, trying to find a signs that the planet can support life. The craft launched on November 26 of last year.
The rover is essentially a giant chemistry lab that will dig for ingredients in the martian soil, including nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and oxygen. At a price tag of $2.5 billion, the Curiosity Rover is the most expensive — and most ambitious — exploratory probe in decades.
Curiosity, which is roughly the size of a Mini Cooper, underwent one of the most sophisticated landing procedures in NASA history. While previous rovers employed airbags to cushion their landings, this lastest vehicle is more massive than all previous rovers combined. A change in tactics was needed, and the Sky Crane apparatus was born. As the rover entered Mars' atmosphere at 13,000 mph, a parachute deployed to slow the craft down, and rockets fired to dampen speed further. When the craft had slowed down almost entirely, the rover detached itself and was lowered by a nylon tether to the red planet's surface. The entire orbital ballet took just seven minutes, which NASA has referred to as "seven minutes of terror."
As it takes around 14 minutes for Curiosity to signal its controllers back on Earth, NASA was held in suspense for even longer. When that signal finally came, scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in California erupted in cheers.
"Touchdown confirmed," said engineer Allen Chen. "We're safe on Mars."
Arlin Crotts, astronomy professor at Columbia University, and Tariq Malik, managing editor at space.com, help to explain what is at stake for Curiosity. The main objective for the rover, they say, is to search for any trace of life.
"There are ten instruments on board, [and] they're designed to look more for biochemical signatures of life than [previous rovers] have done in the past," Crotts says. "They're looking for the precursors of life, but they also might be looking for the byproducts of life." Layers of carbon, for example, could be an indication of previous life on Mars.
What Curiosity finds, Malik says, will play an influential role in the plans to put human beings on Mars. "This mission here is basically one of the big steps forward to having footprints on Mars," he says. "It seems like there is an eye towards [finding out] what we can use there, can it support us when we go, that type of thing."
The rover landed in the Gale Crater, which is located in the southern hemisphere of the red planet. Crotts says that the crater contains stratas that hint at the presence of water. Close by is a large mountain which Curiosity will explore over its projected mission of two and a half years.
Budget cuts and the cancelled shuttle program have given NASA great cause for concern, and Malik says that Curiosity's successful landing is a sorely needed success.
"These guys poured eight years into it, and it showed," he says. "They got everything right, and it's amazing."


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Gender Issues in Labour
By: Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)
Lagos State, Nigeria
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At the end of the training workshop, participants should be able to
- Analyse the legal framework to promote equality in the world of work
- Develop Strategies to cope with Challenges Facing Women At Workplace
- Evaluate the operation of Gender Issues in Trade Unionism
- Discuss the key concepts and approaches related to gender discrimination in the world of work
- Examine the inter linkages between gender and decent work perspective.
Course Contents
- Gender Issues In Labour, An Overview
- Gender Dimension and Labour Law
- International Labour Standards for Working Women
- Strategies for minimizing gender related problems in the organisation
- Domestic Violence and Sexual harassment at the workplace: strategies to address them
- Changes in Labour Market and Women Employment
- Gender Issues in Trade Unions
- Gender Discrimination in the World of Work
- Maternity Legislations: International experience
- Social Dialogue
- Labour and Decent Work
- Child's Labour
- Health of workers, Gender Perspective
- Education, Employment and Women.
Target Audience
The workshop is designed for human resource, personnel managers, administrative officers, heads of departments, division /unit gender desk officers, focal points, Trade Union Executives.
|ASCON Complex, Topo, Badagry
|May 23 - 27 May, 2016
|(Per Participant (This Excludes Accommodation and Feeding))


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