Category Archives: Tax Collection

Commissioner Arrives Just in Time!

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Paul L. Mancinone

At our invitation, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue Commissioner Mark Nunnelly came out to Western New England University and gave a fantastic presentation to those who attended. I cannot refrain of commenting on what I believe to be a … Continue reading →

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Governor Baker Signs Bill to Expand EIC.

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Paul L. Mancinone

In researching my RIA materials this morning, I learned that MA Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that increased the MA earned income credit from 15% (of the Federal amount) to 23%. From a bipartisan standpoint, everyone should … Continue reading →

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Are IRS Collection Procedures Running Amuck?

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Paul L. Mancinone

“An estimated 24,237 taxpayers may have been adversely affected because the Internal Revenue Service did not follow requirements to notify the taxpayers’ representatives of the taxpayers’ rights related to notices of federal tax liens, according to a new report.” This … Continue reading →

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Welcome Commissioner Nunnelly!

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul L. Mancinone

I think changes are coming at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and I will tell you why. At a recent seminar in Boston, a former head of DOR audit was discussing what appears to be pending changes at the DOR. … Continue reading →

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Taxpayer Advocate. Seriously?

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Paul L. Mancinone

In today’s Accounting Today, there is an article that illuminates the current problems with the Taxpayer Advocate’s Office. Apparently due to budget issues (continued thanks to Lois Lerner, the gift that keeps on giving, or vice versa, as the case … Continue reading →

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IRS Woes. Is this just the beginning?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Paul L. Mancinone

We believe the problems with the IRS, stemming from the tax-exempt organizations division, are just beginning. This reminds us of the Congressional Hearings of the late 1990’s, when hapless victims of aggressive IRS collection procedures were paraded up Capitol Hill to testify.  Albeit, … Continue reading →

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Owe Taxes, Revoke Passport?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Paul L. Mancinone

I stand corrected.  Just yesterday, I was telling a candidate for State Representative in Massachusetts that the Commonwealth goes way too far in revoking drivers licenses from individuals behind in their taxes.  I pontificated on the wisdom of such a … Continue reading →

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IRS Increases 1099 Expectations

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Paul L. Mancinone

That was the headline in this morning’s Accounting Today.  Story number one. Well, okay.  Michael Cohn is a fantastic writer for Accounting Today, and I frequently forward his articles to clients, as they are in plain language, and they are … Continue reading →

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IRS ISSUES NEW FORM 2848, POWER OF ATTORNEY

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Paul L. Mancinone

Effective with a Revised Date of October, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service has issued a new Power of Attorney, Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative.  Although a cursory glance won’t reveal too many changes, the “What’s New” section … Continue reading →

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