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Talkin' Tax - The Monitoring and Compliance Process Feb 14, 2022

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On the latest installment of Talkin' Tax, the Brysons are highlighting the importance of account monitoring and becoming tax compliant before an ultimate resolution can be reached.

The Monitoring and Compliance process plays an integral role in the firm's overall tax resolution strategies and without this crucial step a resolution to your tax issue cannot be reached. Listen as Cary and Angie describe the inner-workings of this process and how you're impacted at each turn.

Thanks for joining us for another informative tax discussion that's bound to leave you with some takeaways for your own tax situation!

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the show

2:29 - An overview on this step in the overall tax resolution process

5:09 - Walking through the client's accounting and past tax returns

7:03 - The Bryson Law Firm can help with physically filing tax returns through Bryson Accounting & Tax

10:24 - How compliance works overall and how you know once you've become fully compliant

12:33 - The account monitoring that happens before resolution

19:40 - Start addressing your tax issues now!

23:00 - How you can get in touch with the Bryson Law Firm for tax help

24:04 - Closing remarks

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Talkin' Tax - The Bryson Law Firm Discovery Process Oct 27, 2021

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In the latest installment of Talkin' Tax, Cary and Angie Bryson outline their robust, four-phased Discovery Process to efficiently and effectively address the tax issues of their clients.

Listen as Cary and Angie outline each of the four phases, beginning with a thorough onboarding session to gain a clear understanding on the issues at hand. From there, the Bryson team gets to work on the transcript analysis and a comprehensive financial review to further assess the situation.

Ultimately, this process is meant to leave their clients with various options of customized case plans to alleviate their tax concerns.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening episode that showcases the thorough work the Bryson team does for all their clients.

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0:25 - Overview on the topic of the day

1:54 - What the Bryson Law Firm's Discovery Process looks like

3:30 - The onboarding process and the questions asked initially

6:31 - Managing client expectations and finding a common ground

8:45 - Beginning the transcript analysis on a given client

12:49 - The comprehensive financial review performed for each client

18:32 - Going over the various options for customized case plans with clients

22:56 - The importance of being current and compliant

24:57 - The perk of having options for tax resolution, not just one strategy

30:54 - Closing remarks

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Talkin' Tax - National Preparedness Month Sep 30, 2021

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In the latest installment of Talkin' Tax, Cary and Angie Bryson discuss Hurricane Ida's impact on the state of Louisiana, as well as the impact this will have on taxes.

When a natural disaster befalls upon us, the last thing we're thinking about is how the IRS will respond to the situation. In many instance, families are recovering from the loss of their home, personal property, or even loved ones in the most tragic of circumstances. Rarely is someone thinking about taxes when these tragedies strike, but it's important to understand that disaster options do exist with the IRS.

Listen as Cary and Angie highlight a list of strategies you can use to relieve some of your tax burden when natural disasters hit. Additionally, they share helpful information on tax deadlines and how they've shifted in response to the recent hurricane.

If you're a resident of Louisiana, you don't want to miss out on this very informative conversation!

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0:24 - Overview on the topic of the day

1:48 - The fallout of Hurricane Ida across the area

3:58 - The various disaster options that exist with the IRS

9:05 - The FEMA Disaster grants and loans that exist

13:30 - The typical questions and conversations with clients that the Brysons have been having lately

18:55 - Tax strategies that can help people stay ahead of similar situations down the road

22:37 - What employers can be doing to prepare for a disaster like Hurricane Ida

25:36 - A walkthrough on the different types of "losses" and how they are classified

29:07 - Times are tough, but options and strategies exist to help alleviate your circumstance

34:00 - Closing remarks

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Talkin' Tax - Lien Vs. Levy Aug 23, 2021

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In the latest installment of Talkin' Tax, the Brysons address a popular topic and provide valuable insights into some of the IRS' most common tactics.

What really is the difference between a lien and levy and how do these impact me?

This is the question asked frequently at their offices and it's important to understand the fundamental differences between the two. Regardless of which you receive, timely action is the most important part!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening episode full of beneficial information that can help if you find yourself receiving a lien or levy from the IRS.

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0:24 - Overview on the topic of the day

2:20 - What is the difference between a lien and a levy?

10:30 - How the liens can impact your assets

14:50 - How the Brysons handle liens with their clients

17:48 - How a levy is handed down by the IRS

22:42 - The element of 'good faith' when addressing issues with the IRS

27:13 - An example of going through the levy process with a client

34:40 - Liens and levys can become messy if you don't tend to them quickly

36:47 - Closing remarks

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Talkin' Tax - Staying Current With Filings and Payments Jul 21, 2021

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In the latest installment of Talkin' Tax, the Brysons sit down to discuss the countless benefits of remaining current with tax filings and payments.

Too often, individuals, families, or even businesses, can fall behind on tax filing or payments owed to the IRS. And as we've discussed previously on the show, the IRS doesn't wait for anyone. In times like these, it helps to have a trusted tax professional in your corner of the ring to help you navigate these complex conversations.

Listen as Carie and Angie Bryson share stories of past clients they've helped and the issues they've resolved through hard work. While the Brysons are tax experts and are capable of assisting when someone falls behind, they continue to shed light on the importances behind remaining current with these filings and payments.

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0:24 - Overview on the topic of the day

1:50 - Why it's so important to remain current on filings and payments to the IRS

4:00 - The different variables that enter when someone is late on filings or payments

5:40 - Instances where penalties have stacked up

9:15 - It can be difficult for someone to fight the IRS by themselves

10:00 - The amount of money the Brysons have abated throughout their dealings with clients

15:15 - What happens when someone doesn't have their documentation in order

18:35 - The Brysons have won back over $100 million for their clients over the years

23:35 - Winning cases against the IRS and helping clients is extremely rewarding for the Brysons

26:28 - Closing remarks on staying current with filings and payments

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Talkin' Tax - Payroll Taxes May 24, 2021

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In the third installment of Talkin' Tax, the Brysons acknowledge the thorn in the sides of business owners - payroll taxes. Unlike individual taxes that we file once a year, payroll taxes are an ongoing payment process that business must make to the IRS throughout the course of a fiscal year. Failure to make payments on a timely basis can land you and your business in a whirlwind of trouble!

Luckily, the Brysons have countless case studies and years of experience in helping business owners address payroll taxes as a whole, as well as back payroll taxes.

If you're a business owner, who may be struggling to keep up with payroll tax payments, especially following Covid-19's impact on your business, get a notebook ready because this episode is full of beneficial information to get you on the right track!

Timecodes:

00:41 - Recap on prior episodes

02:20 - What are payroll taxes and why do business owners have to pay them?

03:45 - Why business have to make these payments in the first place?

05:00 - What happens when a business owner neglects to make these payments?

07:30 - Examples of the Bryson Law Firm working with business owners to help them deal with a payroll tax problem

15:10 - The Covid-19 pandemic's impact on the IRS coming after payroll taxes

19:10 - Strategies the Brysons recommend to clients in dealing with payroll taxes

22:43 - What options are available for someone who can't make payroll taxes?

25:05 - The general misconceptions surrounding payroll taxes

28:00 - There are plenty of criminal implications surrounding failure to make payroll taxes

33:20 - Final remarks

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Talkin' Tax - Options for Tax Resolution May 03, 2021

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In the second installment of Talkin' Tax, Angie and Cary Bryson sit down to discuss the array of options existing for tax resolution. Given their expertise in an array of varying tax law fields, the Brysons share over a dozen ways their firm can help you or your business.

Whether it be assistance with an appeals process, bank levies, CNC status, installment agreements, audit representation, or more, the Brysons have you covered!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation surrounding the options you and your business have when the IRS comes knocking.

Timecodes:

00:05 - Overview on last episode and today's topic

02:30 - How the Brysons tackle appeals at their firm

07:26 - Bank levies and an example of their work helping people through bank levies

12:56 - Dealing with a "love letter" from the IRS and using the Brysons for audit representation

16:34 - Currently Not Collectible Status and how you qualify for it

20:00 - The misconceptions surrounding Innocent Spouse Relief

23:43 - How installment agreements work to pay off tax bill over time

28:41 - How the Brysons assist with IRS account investigations

32:56 - How mean the Brysons are with liens

35:56 - Offers in Compromise and how/when they apply to a given individual

42:45 - Dealing with failure to pay payroll taxes

48:38 - Penalty abatements and their work in this space

53:05 - Helping to deal with revenue officers

58:44 - An example of a client they worked with who dealt with wage levies

01:03:05 - Tax court representation and what this process looks like

01:06:00 - Closing remarks on the options for tax resolution overall

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Talkin' Tax - Meet the Brysons Mar 25, 2021

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In the inaugural episode of Talkin' Tax, we introduce you to the co-founders of the Bryson Law Firm, Cary and Angela Bryson. With over 38 years of combined legal experience in the greater Louisiana area, Cary and Angie have built a thriving and successful law firm that aids their fellow “Loosianans” when it comes to the complicated realm of taxes.

Listen as Cary and Angie share intriguing details on their southern roots and their respective backgrounds through various sectors of law. They dive into the origin of their relationship at the Louisiana State University Law School and their dreams of one day owning and operating a law firm together to help those around them.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy an enlightening conversation surrounding the origin of this prestigious law firm and the faces behind it.

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00:27 - What to expect on Talkin' Tax

02:00 - Cary and Angie's upbringings in Louisiana'

03:20 - Meeting at LSU Law School and forming their relationship

07:20 - Balancing their new relationship with the difficulty of law school

10:45 - The moment they knew they wanted to practice law for a living

18:30 - When Cary and Angie decided it was time to open the Bryson Law Firm

22:00 - The early days of the Bryson Law Firm

27:30 - The type of service clients receive from the Bryson Law Firm

32:30 - How their respective backgrounds in other areas of law have helped their firm

37:24 - What listeners can expect on future episodes of Talkin' Tax