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Welcome to the Beacon Tax Advocates Blog, your go-to resource for the latest news, insights, and professional advice in the world of tax resolution. Our aim is to keep you informed and help you navigate the complex landscape of tax laws and IRS procedures.

Whether you’re an individual taxpayer or a small business owner, our blog offers valuable information tailored to your needs. From understanding the IRS audit process to resolving an IRS collections matter, we cover a wide range of topics that will empower you to make informed decisions about your tax situation.

We believe that knowledge is power. By staying informed about your IRS situation, you can better understand your situation and the advice provided by our tax professionals.

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Case Study: Dodging a $84k Bullet

Mar 30, 2025 | Criminal Matters, IRS, Tax Controversies, Tax Evasion, Taxpayers

Case Study: Dodging a Bullet Introduction I just wrapped up a case for a business owner who almost found himself in a black and white stripped suit (jail for those who don’t get the reference). This gentleman represented himself during an...

Supreme Court Lawyer Indicted for Tax Evasion

Feb 11, 2025 | Criminal Matters, IRS, Tax Controversies, Tax Evasion, Taxpayers

Thomas Goldstein: Supreme Court Lawyer Indicted for Tax Evasion Introduction Among lawyers, SCOTUSBlog is a well-respected blog on all things Supreme Court. Thomas Goldstein and his wife, Amy Howe, started it in 2002 and it has only grown...

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IRS Stealth Audit – What if the IRS is Potentially Right?

Feb 1, 2023 | Income Taxes, IRS, Tax Controversies, Taxpayers

IRS Stealth Audit - What if the IRS is Potentially Right? In this video, Attorney Wade discusses what options you have even if the IRS may be right on the CP2000 letter. Don't just roll over and pay the bill. If you haven't watched the...

IRS Audit Alert – PPP Loan Forgiveness

Jan 24, 2023 | IRS, IRS Back Taxes, Tax Controversies, Taxpayers

IRS Audit Alert - PPP Loan Forgiveness Atty Wade provides an IRS audit alert. PPP Loan forgiveness is on the IRS auditor's radar. Learn why this may turn out to be a big problem for you during an audit. Contact Us I am Maine’s IRS Problem...

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Tax Train Wrecks – The Case of the Scammed Senior

Feb 8, 2023 | Fraud & Scams, Income Taxes, IRS, IRS Back Taxes, Tax Controversies, Taxpayers, Winning!

Tax Train Wrecks - The Case of the Scammed Senior In this video, Attorney Wade discusses a recent taxpayer victory! Learn how he helped a scammed senior citizen get relief from a tax debt caused by scammers who stole over $400k from her....

IRS Stealth Audit – What if the IRS is Potentially Right?

Feb 1, 2023 | Income Taxes, IRS, Tax Controversies, Taxpayers

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Are There Downsides to an Offer-in-Compromise?

Jul 27, 2020 | IRS, IRS Offer-in-Compromise, Offers in Compromise

What are the Cons of an Offer-in-Compromise? Nothing comes in life for free. Offers are no different. I can list off about a dozen things which could make an offer a bad idea. I will talk about the top three things as this is what gets...

Bankruptcy or Offer in Compromise? What is the Difference?

Jul 6, 2020 | IRS, IRS Back Taxes, IRS Offer-in-Compromise, Offers in Compromise

Bankruptcy versus Offer in Compromise, A Comparison What is Different? Bankruptcy OIC Who runs the process A court process where IRS is just one of many creditors. An administrative process controlled by the IRS. Which tax debts are...

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Innocent Spouse Relief – When to Request Innocent Spouse Relief Video Post

Sep 29, 2022 | Divorce, Income Taxes, IRS, Tax Controversies

Innocent Spouse Relief - When to Request Innocent Spouse Relief - Video Post When Should You Request Innocent Spouse Relief? Contact Us I am Maine’s IRS Problem Solver. My firm helps Maine taxpayers in trouble. If you or someone you know...

Innocent Spouse Relief – When to Request Innocent Spouse Relief

Sep 29, 2022 | Divorce, Income Taxes, IRS, Tax Controversies

Innocent Spouse Relief - When to Request Innocent Spouse Relief When Should You Request Innocent Spouse Relief? In my previous blog post, I provided a quick overview of what innocent spouse relief is and what it is intended to do. Here I...

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What to Know about Identity Theft and Your Tax Return

Mar 27, 2017 | Fraud & Scams, Tax Fraud, Taxpayers

Identity theft and tax refunds are big business for fraudsters. To give you an idea of the scope of this problem, in 2015, from January through November, the IRS rejected or suspended the processing of 4.8 million suspicious returns -...

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Getting Divorced? Here are Some Tax Traps to Avoid.

Oct 26, 2016 | Alimony, Divorce, Income Taxes, Innocent Spouse Relief, Property Settlement

Divorce is tough. No doubt about it. So avoiding more bad news is probably a good idea. While I can't make divorce any easier here are some tips on avoiding tax troubles in your divorce: 1. Filing a joint return in your final year of...

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Tyler Charbonneau 1 week ago

Jim was extremely helpful, attentive, knowledgeable, and thorough. We felt very comfortable and at ease with his evaluation and recommendations of our situation. He really went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend him enough!

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Robert P 4 weeks ago

Beacon Tax Advocates was able to provide valuable information and point me in the right direction to handle the IRS issue I was experiencing. Highly Recommend. Jim Wade was responsive and easy to talk with.

Shelly Feagans 7 months ago

Jim Wade, was very helpful working with us with our taxes. He explained everything to us that we did not understand and helped conclude any tax problems we had with kindness and compassion.

Jay Willmott 8 months ago

Beacon Tax Advocates delivered for me! They provided a welcome blend of solid communications with insightful technical expertise; total professionals! We will -definitely- call on Beacon in the future. It was especially helpful that we were able to work together using their secure online portal which allowed work to be done remotely.

Will Foster 8 months ago

If you are struggling with the IRS like I was, Beacon Tax Advocates is the firm for you. Jim Wade and his team worked diligently on my behalf to bring resolution to problems that had been manifesting for years. Trying to work with the IRS on your own is a scary proposition. Having the Beacon Tax Advocates on my side not only calmed me down, but they worked with me to get everything organized, filed and negotiated with the IRS. With their tremendous help I feel as though I have a new lease on life. If you too are ready to put your IRS troubles behind you - I highly recommend that you reach out to Jim Wade and the Beacon Tax Advocates. They not only have the answers, they also have a track record of helping others get their lives back in order.

Jody Fuentes 10 months ago

James is incredibly well versed in Maine tax law, and was able to give advice and help me move forward with a very complex tax matter. I am not a retained client of his, and he still took the time to provide his insight - at no cost! I cannot recommend James and his firm enough!

Eric Humes 11 months ago

Attorney James Wade was a pleasure to work with through the last year or so dealing with a tax problem. Communication was always prompt and very clear and well articulated. My particular situation dragged out for about 16 months. No fault to him or myself just the process. And he well prepared me for everything that came up. I truly believe I would have not had the same outcome without him.
Very fortunate he was willing to take me on as a client.

Ben Patey 1 year ago

Spoke with Mr. Wade and he was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional in guiding me through my options.

Mike Powers 2 year ago

Mr. Wade is awesome at taking care of your tax needs. He has excellent communication skills and great at explaining the steps he is taking and what to expect as a result. He is fast to reply to any questions you may have and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him!

Fred Randall 2 year ago

I contacted James Wade at Beacon Tax Advocates, LLC. needing help with IRS issues for an estate of which I was the personal representative; a role for which I had no training. There were tax concerns for both the estate's individual and business taxes. I had been unable to effectively work with the IRS representatives. I finally contacted Beacon Tax Advocates, for no other reason than they were a Maine firm. I say "finally" only that, looking back, I could have saved myself a lot of time and frustration if I had contacted them from the start.
They were incredibly responsive in responding to my inquiry and listening patiently as I described the issues. Their knowledge was immediately evident. As they worked through the tax issues, they stayed in contact , updating me on their progress. I can not speak highly enough of how that alone took away any anxiety, giving me assurance that they were working to resolve any issues and bring the matter to a conclusion.
In short, through their hard work and persistence, the issues were resolved in a timely fashion and to the benefit of the estate and my peace of mind. I would highly recommend their services to any requiring help from a knowledgeable tax attorney.

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