The coronavirus pandemic has forced people around the world to make dramatic changes to their everyday lives, and Americans should be aware of some Covid-19 tax changes that will likely impact how and when they file their taxes for the 2019 tax year. In late March of 2020, Congress and the president passed a massive […]
Avoiding Debt Collection & IRS Scams
The proliferation of IRS scams and debt collection scams has increased exponentially with the increased availability of smartphones, texting, and the internet. Some scams feature an old fashioned letter sent through the mail that indicates a victim should send money to another party to avoid getting sued. Other scams are delivered by text and ask […]
What is an IRS Appeal?
Did you know that you can ask for an IRS appeal when you receive an adjustment letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the mail? The IRS inspects the tax returns it receives each year and often sends taxpayers bills because the taxpayer’s return was found to have mistakes. The IRS may indicate a […]
What are the Most Common IRS Problems?
Mistakes are all too common on tax returns in the United States, and you may experience IRS problems whether your taxes are incredibly complicated or are rather simple. Here are some of the most common IRS problems you may experience and how to avoid them. Incorrect Income Reporting One of the most common mistakes seen […]
Can You Really Make a Deal with the IRS?
You may have seen or heard the commercials that advise you to call a number to try and make a deal with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to pay less than you owe on your taxes, but can you trust those commercials? Is there really an option to “get out of tax debt” like the […]
How the Trump Tax Cut May Change Your Taxes
Paying federal taxes is one of the most popular topics under discussion in politics today, and every presidential administration makes changes that it thinks will improve the country in some manner. In 2017, both houses of Congress and the Trump Administration have made taxes an important part of the legislative session. With so much publicity […]
5 Tax Audit Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
If you receive a notice from the IRS about a pending tax audit, it’s helpful to understand the process before it gets underway, and it’s even more helpful to know about some common tax audit myths that everyone tends to believe. Understanding what happens during a tax audit can help you prepare for that eventuality […]
What to Do When You Have Tax Problems
Unless you have malicious intent when you pay the wrong amount of taxes, it’s unlikely that the federal government or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will haul you off to jail. Tax avoidance can carry steep penalties, but it’s pretty rare to see citizens put in jail because of unfortunate tax mistakes or financial problems […]
Can You Really Negotiate with the IRS?
A call from a debt collector about an overdue credit card or an unpaid loan is a hassle and something that no one should need to experience, but dealing with back taxes is something that is likely to cause stress and sleepless nights. With commercials suggesting that your back taxes may allow the government to […]
How to Avoid a Tax Audit: Personal Finance Tips for Tax Season
The deadline to file your 2013 tax return is April 15, 2014. Many people look forward to filing their taxes each year because they will receive their tax return. When you file your taxes you goal should be to do so accurately to ensure that you receive the correct tax refund due to you. Every […]
