Texas

Texas Chapter of NATP

Chapter President

Karen Coombes, EA
900 Sunny Slope Rd
PO Box 1264
Liberty Hill TX 78642
Phone:  512.346.4499
Fax:  512.346.4554
karen@cobaltemail.com

Chapter Annual Meeting/Education

2008 Fall Seminar and Annual Meeting

    The Texas Chapter held their 2008 Fall Seminar and Annual Meeting on October 23 and 24, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Arlington. The Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 23 at 5:45 p.m.

    Information on the 2009 meeting will be posted when available.

    Chapter Mission Statement

    To Educate and Communicate our unique resources and expertise to businesses, professionals, members and the general public. 

    Chapter Advertising Opportunities

    If you are interested in advertising with the Texas Chapter in their newsletter, please contact Karen Coombes, Texas NATP Newsletter Editor. 

    Emergency Road Service

    Texas has a free courtesy patrol on major freeways in major cities.  They will change a flat, give you gas, help start your car, unlock your car, and/or call a tow truck. It is paid for by our taxes. You may want to print out the info and keep it in your automobile and/or program your cell phone with the phone numbers.

    Austin
    6 am to 10 pm Mon-Fri
    512-832-7310
    512-480-5000 after hours

    San Antonio
    24 hrs a day
    210-207-7273
    210-220-7118 Beeper

    El Paso
    Call 911 and they will dispatch

    Dallas
    4:30 am to 10 pm Mon-Fri
    9:30 am to 6 pm Sat-Sun
    214-320-4444
    214-512-2726 Beeper

    Fort Worth
    24 hrs a day except Fri and Sat Midnight to 6 am
    817-370-6656

    Houston
    6 am to 10 pm Mon-Fri

    TXDOT Courtesy Patrol
    M, Tu, W, Sat, Sun 10 pm to 6 am
    713-225-5627

    IRS Information/Workshops

    IRS Tax Center

    Disaster Information:

    Special tax relief and assistance is available to taxpayers in the Presidentially-declared Disaster Areas.

    Help for Hurricane Victims:

    http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=147085,00.html

    http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html

    Overview

    Starting, Operating or Closing a Business

    Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner, you will find everything you need to start and manage your business venture.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=110417,00.html

    Business Taxes

    The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98966,00.html

    Getting Started

    Tax Information for Businesses

    If you run a small business or are self-employed, the IRS web site offers a wide variety of information to help you. 

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

    Checklist for Starting a Business

    This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98810,00.html

    Business Structures

    When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use.Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html

    Employer ID Numbers (EINs)

    An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html

    Online Application - Form SS-4, Employer Identification Number (EIN)

    Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html

    IRS Forms and Publications

    Forms and Publications

    Need an IRS form or publication?

    http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html 

    Electronic Filing

    e-file for Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers
    The IRS offers several electronic filing options designed specifically for the business filer. There are several ways you may choose to participate in the IRSe-file for Business programs.

    http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118520,00.html

    Electronic Federal Tax Payments (EFTPS)

    Businesses and individuals can use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay all their federal taxes electronically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via the phone, personal computer (PC) software or the Internet.  Visit the EFTPS web site for all the latest information! Or visit the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Services web page on EFTPS.

    http://www.eftps.gov/

    QuickAlerts "More" e-file Benefits for EROs

    Get on board and be one of the thousands of tax professionals that currently receive information on "up-to-the-minute" e-file events.

    http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/providers/article/0,,id=97623,00.html

    Employees 

    Businesses with Employees

    Information about hiring, recordkeeping, and other topics for business owners with employees.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98862,00.html

    Independent Contractors vs. Employees

    Before you can determine how to treat payments you make for services, you must first know the business relationship that exists between you and the person performing the services.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html

    Employment Taxes for Small Business

    If you have employees, you are responsible for Federal Income Tax Withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98942,00.html

    IRS Withholding Calculator

    This easy-to-use calculator can help you figure your employees' Federal Income Tax Withholding so you can withhold the correct amount from their pay.

    http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html

    Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

    Are you looking for information on employee retirement plans in order to provide better service to all your employees? 

    http://www.irs.gov/retirement/content/0,,id=97203,00.html  

    Talk With the IRS

    Contact My Local Office

    IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your one-stop resource for face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems, every business day. 

    http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html

    Taxpayer Advocate Service

    The Taxpayer Advocate is an independent organization within the IRS.  They help taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS and recommend changes that will prevent the problems.

    http://www.irs.gov/advocate/index.html

    Learning Center

    On-Line Classroom

    View a streaming video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, take an IRS course or complete an online self-directed version of a workshop taught live around the country.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97726,00.html

    Small Business Tax Workshops

    Throughout the country various non-profit and government organizations offer small business workshops.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99202,00.html

    Resources

    Small Business Resources

    This section offers links to a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98864,00.html

    Small Business Products Online Ordering

    Looking for a tool to help you meet your tax requirements? Choose from our free products, developed especially for the Small Business/Self-Employed person, and obtain updated information on existing products. 

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=101169,00.html

    Join the SB/SE Mailing List

    The Small Business/Self-Employed Division has a free electronic mail service designed to provide tax information for small business owners.  Sign-up for the Small Business/Self-Employed mailing list and you will receive information about important upcoming tax dates, what's new on the IRS Web site, recently added tax forms and publications, IRS News Releases and special IRS announcements.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html

    [Note for partners: the URL for the mailing list is subject to change without notice, and should be reviewed monthly for viability.]

    Abusive Tax Schemes

    Tax Scams - How to Recognize and Avoid Them

    To help the public recognize and avoid abusive tax schemes, the IRS offers an abundance of educational materials. Participating in illegal schemes to avoid paying taxes can result in imprisonment and fines, as well as the repayment of taxes owed with penalties and interest. Education is the best way to avoid the pitfalls of these "too good to be true" tax scams.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=106788,00.html

    Resources for Specific Communities

    Industries/Professions

    Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Entertainment, Fishing, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants, Tax Professionals, and other industries.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html

    Tax Information for International Businesses

    This section provides information on international taxes.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/international/index.html

    Tax Information for Tax Professionals

    This section provides information for tax practitioners and other tax professionals.

    http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/index.html

    TEXAS CONTACTS FOR TAX PRACTITIONERS

    SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED DIVISION (SBSE)

    FIELD COMPLIANCE

    • AREA DIRECTOR - Glenn Henderson 972-308-7000

    TERRITORY MANAGERS:

    • Austin - Robert Hansen 512-464-3175
    • Austin - Michael McDermitt 512-464-3185
    • Dallas - Everett Madison 214-413-5310
    • Dallas - Larry Barnes 972-308-1608
    • Dallas - Cora Estep 972-308-1019
    • Ft. Worth - Oscar Segura 817-759-2900 ext 6118
    • Ft. Worth - Steve Bonds 817-759-2900 ext 6239
    • Houston - Martin Arnold 713-209-3641
    • Houston - Kevin McCarthy 713-209-4055
    • Houston - Phillip Gonzalez 281-721-7081
    • Houston - Paulette Martin 281-721-7971
    • Houston - Fran Nickell 713-209-3673
    • Houston - Helen Curtis-Brown 281-721-7941
    • San Antonio - Arthur Gandara 210-706-5353
    • San Antonio - Susan Graham 210-706-5325

    COMPLIANCE SUPPORT, NORTH TEXAS

    • TAX LIENS - Tommy Quinn 214-413-5272; Fax Machine - 214-413-5478
    • ADVISORY - Margaret Glasgow 214-413-5348

    BANKRUPTCY:

    • Group 1 - Barry Madison 214-413-5344
    • Group 2 - William Sanders 214-413-5351
    • Group 3 - Earl Bishop 214-413-5352
    • Group 4 - Paul Gonzalez 214-413-5343

    COMPLIANCE SUPPORT, SOUTH TEXAS

    • TAX LIENS - Release & Information 512-499-5231; Fax Machine 512-499-5323
    • ADVISORY - Austin, Lexie White 512-499-5241; Houston, Felix Carrillo
    • 713-209-3828
    • BANKRUPTCY - Austin 512-499-2244; Houston 713-209-4520

    TAXPAYER EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (TEC)

    • AREA DIRECTOR - Rob Wilkerson 636-940-6390

    TERRITORY MANAGERS:

    • Austin - Quinton Smith 512-499-5832
    • Dallas - Patricia Marsh 214-413-5578
    • Houston - Allen McClurd 713-209-3533
    • San Antonio - Jean Grayson 210-706-5452

    LARGE & MID-SIZE BUSINESS DIVISION (LMSB)

    • Industry Director NRC - Bobby Scott 713-209-3704
    • Director, Field Operations - Paul Cordova 713-209-3705
    • Territory Manager - Susan Wilder 972-308-7610
    • Financial Services - Garland Brunson 713-209-4400
    • International - Glen Duncan 972-308-1600
    • Natural Resources & Construction - Stephen Gagne 713-209-4100
    • Natural Resources & Construction - James R. Heinrich 713-209-3810
    • Commmunications, Technology & Media - Alan McWilliams 501-324-5396

    CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION (CI), SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE

    • Dallas - Michael Lacenski 214-413-5920
    • Houston - Jack Harris 713-209-3620
    • San Antonio - Dusty Faulkner 210-706-3902

    TAX EXEMPT and GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (TEGE)

    • EMPLOYEE PLANS, Area Manager - Vickie Hansen 214-413-5524
    • EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, Director - Rosie Johnson 214-413-5425
    • PROGRAM & REVIEW - Eddie Smith 214-413-5413

    WAGE AND INVESTMENT DIVISION (W&I) - STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIP, EDUCATION and COMMUNICATION (SPEC)

    TERRITORY MANAGERS:

    • Austin/San Antonio - Billy Hubbard 512-499-5477
    • Dallas - John Agee 214-413-6660
    • El Paso - Ricardo Soto 912-534-6440
    • Houston - Rebecca Wheatley 281-721-7070
    • TAXPAYER FIELD ASSISTANCE - TERRITORY MANAGERS:
    • Dallas - Paul Ramos 972-308-1795
    • Houston - M. E. (Penny) Son 281-721-7490

    COMMUNICATION AND LIAISON DIVISION (C&L)

    DISCLOSURE

    • Austin - Mitzi Eastman 512-499-5030
    • Dallas - Paul Austin 214-413-5480
    • Houston - Bob Cortez 713-209-4011

    GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON

    • Austin - Claudette Hulce 512-499-5018
    • Dallas - Paul Axelson; 214-413-5879
    • Houston - Liz Kuffel 713-209-4815

    AREA COUNSEL - SB/SE

    • Austin - T. Richard Sealy 512-499-5440
    • Dallas - Gary Benford, Helen Repsis, Abbey Garber, Linda Wong 972-308-7900
    • Houston - Marilyn Ames, Mike Bentley 281-721-7300

    AREA COUNSEL - LMSB

    • Houston - Bernard Nelson 713-209-4006; Marion Friedman 281-721-7034

    APPEALS - CUSTOMER SERVICE

    • Austin/San Antonio - Barbara Oldfield 210-706-5339
    • Dallas - Stacie Scaduto 972-308-7457
    • Houston - Ms. Bennie Allen 281-721-7255

    TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE (TAS) - LOCAL ADVOCATES

    • Austin - Dianne E. Glass 512-499-5875
    • Austin Campus - Mark Clingan 512-460-4650
    • Dallas - Laurel Cummings 214-413-6510
    • Houston - Bill Sonnack 713-209-3660

    TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL for TAX ADMINISTRATION (TIGTA)

    • Special Agent In Charge: Dan Parfitt 972-308-1400

    TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE CENTERS (Walk-in Offices) IN TEXAS

    Service provided for Form 1040 filers with basic account and collection issues.  Call phone numbers for a recorded message regarding days and hours of service.

    • Abilene - 341 Pine St., 915-676-5709
    • Amarillo - 7201 W. I-40, 806-359-2160
    • Austin - 825 East Rundberg Ln., 512-499-5127
    • Beaumont - 550 Fannin, 409-981-5760
    • Corpus Christi - 555 N. Carancahua St., 361-903-1919
    • Dallas - 1100 Commerce St., 214-767-2941
    • DeSoto - 1801 N. Hampton, 214-767-2941
    • El Paso - 700 E. San Antonio, 915-834-6508
    • Farmers Branch - 4050 Alpha Rd., 214-767-2941
    • Ft. Worth - 1515 Commerce, 817-978-3477
    • Harlingen - 2701 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, 956-427-8961
    • Houston -1919 Smith, 281-721-7021
    • Houston - 8701 S. Gessner, 281-721-7021
    • Houston - 8876 Gulf Freeway, 281-721-7021
    • Houston - 12941 I-45 N., 281-721-7021
    • Longview - 1800 NW Loop 281, 903-297-3142
    • Lubbock - 1205 Texas Ave., 806-472-7582
    • Midland - 1004 N. Big Spring, 915-686-9977
    • San Angelo - 33 Twohig, 915-653-0082
    • San Antonio - 5835 Callaghan Rd., 210-706-5250
    • Texarkana - 500 N. Stateline St., 903-794-8214
    • Tyler - 3372 S. Loop 323, 903-561-2732
    • Waco - 6801 Sanger Ave., 254-741-2312
    • Wichita Falls - 4309 Jacksboro Hwy., 940-766-6317

    SMU SCHOOL OF LAW TAX CLINIC

    Southern Methodist University School of Law has been operating a Federal Tax Clinic since January 1977. In order to give law students valuable experience of handling actual tax cases, the Tax Clinic offers free representation to taxpayers who are involved with IRS audits, appeals, and collection matters and who meet the qualifications for being accepted as a client of the Tax Clinic. In some cases the Tax Clinic represents taxpayers before the United States Tax Court.  The Tax Clinic can help taxpayers in negotiation and resolution of contested matters with the IRS.

    In order to determine whether a taxpayer qualifies for representation by the Tax Clinic, a free one hour consultation is offered to prospective clients.  Clients are accepted only after the student attorney, who conducts the interview, and the Tax Clinic Director review the results of the initial interview to determine the suitability of the client.

    Representation may be offered to those taxpayers who cannot otherwise afford representation and to taxpayers in cases where the fee which would normally be charged by a tax practitioner could be expected to equal or exceed the amount of tax in controversy.

    Each semester 10 to 15 SMU law students represent individuals and corporations who have disputes with the IRS.  The Tax Clinic is staffed by law students who are trained in tax law and supervised by Larry Jones, a full time practicing tax attorney and Director of the Tax Clinic. Students participating in the program are competently representing taxpayers and are diligently seeking to resolve their issues.  Cases are accepted only when the proposed adjustments by the IRS are susceptible to further factual development or legal argument.  The Tax Clinic not only gives students significant attorney/client experience, it also fulfills the need of taxpayers-who would otherwise be unrepresented-to free and competent legal representation.

    The Tax Clinic receives referrals from various sources including the IRS, attorneys, and accountants. The Tax Clinic is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located on the first floor of Storey Hall on the SMU campus at 3315 Daniel, Dallas, Texas. Prospective clients should call (214) 768-2562 for further information or to schedule an appointment.


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