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Mark Milton on the Lawyer Stories Podcast: From the DOJ Tax Division to Founding Milton Law Group

Mark C. Milton, Founder and Managing Attorney of Milton Law Group, was the featured guest on Episode 286 of The Lawyer Stories Podcast with host Benny Gold. In the conversation, Mark traces his career from accounting internships, to the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division, to an AmLaw 100 firm in St. Louis, and finally to launching his own firm in 2017. He also shares what he is seeing in IRS enforcement today and gives practical, plain-spoken advice for taxpayers who have fallen behind. The full episode is embedded below. Key Takeaways Mark Milton says IRS enforcement is increasing, not decreasing, as the agency...

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Unfiled Payroll Tax Returns and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty

Unfiled payroll tax returns are one of the more serious tax problems a business can have, and they deserve a clear head rather than panic. The reason payroll taxes carry higher stakes than most other tax debts is that part of the money involved is considered held in trust for employees, and the IRS can pursue the people responsible for it personally. That said, this is a well understood problem with a well understood path out, and getting ahead of it early is what keeps it manageable. This article explains what happens with unfiled Form 941 returns, how the Trust Fund...

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What Happens If You Don’t File Taxes for Years?

If you have not filed taxes in years, take a breath. For the overwhelming majority of taxpayers, this is a civil problem measured in dollars, not a criminal one measured in handcuffs. The consequences of unfiled returns arrive in a fairly predictable sequence, and every stage of that sequence has a solution. This article walks through what the IRS can actually do, in the order it usually happens, and the calm, practical way back to good standing. Milton Law Group provides trusted legal representation for troubled taxpayers nationwide. Founder Mark C. Milton is a former U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division Trial...

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A Limited-Time Opportunity: Understanding the 2025 Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act 

For individuals and businesses with outstanding tax liabilities in Illinois, a rare and invaluable opportunity has arrived. The 2025 Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act, which was enacted to provide relief to taxpayers, offers a limited window to settle past-due tax debts and have eligible penalties and interest completely waived.   This program, running from October 1, 2025, through November 17, 2025, is designed to help taxpayers get back into compliance without the burden of escalating fees.   Navigating the specific rules and requirements is crucial, and below is a detailed guide to what you need to know to take advantage of this unique program.  Tax...

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