Magda Abdo-Gomez, Attorney at Law

November 02

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Collection
Date: November 2, 2016
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IRS To Implement New Program

Just a mention of the Internal Revenue Service seems to instill fear in the hearts of many. Debt collectors are thought of as an annoyance that savvy debtors have learned to avoid by the use of caller ID. Now just imagine if the IRS and debt collection agencies joined forces. This scenario is now a ...

November 02

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: Bankruptcy Claims
Date: November 2, 2016
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Time-Barred Claims in Bankruptcy and the FDCPA Supreme Court Grants Certiorari

A creditor who is owed a debt may collect it from the debtor through all legal means. State statutes of limitation impose a time period during which the creditor may pursue collection in court. After this period expires, the creditor’s claim, while still outstanding, is deemed time-barred under th...

October 10

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: Tax Returns - Filing Deadlines
Date: October 10, 2016
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Filing Deadline Is Approaching

Time is running out! I am sure that back in April it seemed as if October 15 was a long way away. If you applied for, and obtained, an extension from the IRS to file your 2015 federal income tax return the deadline to file is quickly approaching. Luckily since October 15 falls on a Saturday you g...

October 03

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: Tax Planning - Natural Disasters
Date: October 3, 2016
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Disaster Planning

Those of us who live in South Florida know that June 1 means the start of hurricane season. While we are constantly bombarded with reminders of preparedness these only address food, water, medications, etc. What about your important documents. In the event of a disaster the IRS and other taxing auth...

October 03

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: October 3, 2016
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Protect Your Wallet Beware Of IRS Scam!

By now you should have heard that the IRS will never call or e-mail you demanding payment for a tax bill and threatening jail. It seems the scammers have finessed their scheme. They are now e-mailing fraudulent IRS notices (IRS Letter CP 2000) to unsuspecting taxpayers. At first glance the notice ma...