THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 11, 2024 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 two locations in Saugus hosted digital fundraisers to support young athletes. From 3-9 p.m., 20 percent of all app sales were donated to local youth sports programs. • The McDonald’s at 738 Broadway, Saugus, made a donation benefitting Saugus High School Girls Basketball • The McDonald’s at 127 Broadway, Saugus, made a donation benefitting Lynnfield Middle and High School Athletic Dept. This event was part of a larger New England initiative, with more than 130 McDonald’s restaurants participating across the region. However, the funds raised in Saugus will directly benefit local young athletes. “We are a local brand at heart, and our commitment goes beyond providing great food to the communities we serve. All McDonald’s in New England are locally owned and operated by families or business owners who take great pride in their communities,” said Sara Amato, New England McDonald’s Owner/ Operator, who also oversees the McDonald’s app engagement for the region. “Sports play a pivotal role in youth development and teach life-long skills like teamwork, discipline and perseverance. We’re so excited about this program as it allows us to rally together and make an impact on the lives of young athletes in our neighborhoods where we live and operate in.” Trivia Night Oct. 17 The Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) is gearing up for the 12th Annual Trivia “Travaganza,” which is set for Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Kowloon Restaurant. All teams and players must be registered in advance. Entry costs $250 per team, with five players to a team. The price includes an allyou-can-eat buffet. The buffet opens at 6 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. The overall winning team will win a trophy and bragging rights. Registration forms may be picked up at any Saugus public school, at the school administration - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES20P1251EA Estate of: MARY R. DONATI Date of Death: 02/06/2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Peter P. Donati of Saugus, MA requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including the allowance of a proposed distribution and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/28/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 01, 2024 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 11, 2024 IRS OFFER IN COMPROMISE SCAMS T he Internal Revenue Service has recently warned of scam artists claiming that their services are necessary in order to resolve outstanding federal income tax issues. Often times, these “mills” charge excessive fees many times with no results. These mills will often make false statements of their ability to settle IRS debts for pennies on the dollar. They will also make the claim that there is not much time provided to the taxpayer in order to compromise the debt with the IRS. The Offer in Compromise (OIC) program is a legitimate program offered by the IRS. A taxpayer will need to meet all of the requirements in order to be able to settle with the IRS for a reduced amount of federal income taxes owed. IRS Form 656, Offer in Compromise, needs to be completed and submitted to the IRS. In addition, Form 433-A, Collection Information Statement for Individuals and Form 433building, at North Shore Bank (Route 1 South) and at Rossetti Insurance. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the teams for only $25 per person. The price includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. Please make checks payable to SBEC. For more registration information, please email Kim Lovett at Klovett@ northshore-bank.com Knights planning Oct. 19 flea market and craft fair The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 plans to hold its Festive Holiday Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. The huge indoor affair is still several weeks away. But it’s not too early for participants to begin planning. Vendor space for this year’s event will be $30 with free admission and free parking to go along with raffles, food and fun. Anyone with questions should call the Knights of Columbus at 781-2339858. For more information, Paul Giannetta can also be reached at 978-239-1392. Halloween Pet Parade Oct. 20 Breakheart Reservation will be hosting its Second Annual Halloween Pet Parade on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St., Saugus). There will be a $10 donation to enter the costume contest – cash only. Prizes will be awarded for best behavior and best pet costume. Raffle prizes will be open to all who donate. This fall event will include the pet parade, the pet costume contest, pet photo opportunities, local vendors, raffles and giveaways. The event is sponsored by the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), the Friends of Breakheart Reservation and Peter A. Rossetti Insurance Agency, Inc. For questions, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019 or Lisa at 781-808-7817. Health and Wellness Fair Oct. 21 The Saugus-Everett Elks and the Saugus Senior Center are teaming up to cosponsor a Health and Wellness Fair on Monday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St., Saugus). There will be a variety of health organizations that will offer free health screenings, educational tables, giveaways, raffles and much more. This is a free event and open to the public for all ages. Saugus DAR prepares for Veterans Day Field of Flags Preparations for the Fourth Annual Veterans Day Field of Flags to be placed on the lawn of the Saugus Town Hall to honor and remember all veterans on Nov. 11 is underway. The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring this event to honor all veterans, living or deceased, including those currently serving. American flags may be sponsored through the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at a cost of $5 each. The flags will be placed on the Saugus Town Hall lawn prior to Nov. 11 and will wave throughout the week until Nov. 12 with your veteran’s name on the flag. Flags may be sponsored to honor a family member, friend, neighbor or emTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 irs.gov. The IRS has an Offer In Compromise Pre-Qualifier Tool that you can use in order to determine if you might initially qualify for a reduction in your tax liability. You can also apply for a B, Collection Information for Businesses (if applicable) would also have to be submitted to the IRS. The OIC program is not an easy program to quality for. The IRS will review your income and assets in order to determine your ability to pay. If a taxpayer was unemployed with very little assets, that individual would be a good candidate to submit offer in compromise paperwork to the IRS. You can learn more about the Offer In Compromise program by visiting www. payment plan on the irs.gov website. For taxpayers that owe less than $100,000, a short-term payment plan will provide the taxpayer with an extra 180 days to pay the tax in full. For taxpayers that owe less than $50,000, a longterm payment plan will provide the taxpayer the opportunity to make monthly payments over a period of up to 72 months. So be careful with these companies that promise you the world. I’ve seen instances where more money gets paid to these companies than gets paid to the IRS in order to reduce the amount of taxes owed. Joseph D. Ca taldo is an esta te planning/elder law attorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.
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