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Many taxpayers believe filing an Offer in Compromise will buy them time. In reality, filing the wrong offer can extend the IRS statute of limitations and increase the likelihood that the IRS ultimately collects the debt. If the IRS believes you are submitting an Offer in Compromise simply to delay collection action, they will summarily […]
If you owe the IRS, the best time to act is before a Notice of Federal Tax Lien is filed. Once a lien is filed, it becomes much harder to get it removed, and appeals rarely succeed after the fact. That timing matters because a federal tax lien can affect your ability to borrow, your […]
Receiving a Notice and Demand for Payment from the IRS means the clock is already ticking. You may have only 10 to 21 days before serious consequences begin. Most people assume they have more time. They don’t. Once the IRS assesses what you owe and sends that first demand letter, a federal tax lien automatically […]
Owing the IRS is stressful enough. But if your mortgage is higher than what the IRS allows, that stress can quickly turn into a financial nightmare. For example, in places like Fairfax County, Virginia, where a mortgage plus utilities might cost $4,000 or $5,000 a month, the IRS will only allow about $3,000 for housing, […]
Federal employees across the country are facing more than just uncertainty, they’re facing job loss. With mass layoffs underway, a less obvious but very real threat is putting thousands more at risk: unfiled tax returns. Under the current administration, job cuts are happening rapidly, and many employees are caught in the middle of unclear or […]
If you owe back taxes, the IRS can take your home. They don’t need your permission. They don’t need to negotiate. All it takes is a final notice, and they can seize your property and sell it for far less than market value. In the past six months, this has been happening at an alarming […]
Starting and running a business comes with unexpected hurdles, and for Marcos Acosta, owner of X Pest Control Masters, an IRS audit quickly turned into a $50,000 tax nightmare. With no idea how to handle it, he tried responding on his own, only for the IRS to reject his paperwork. His business, finances, and future […]
For many individuals and businesses, unresolved tax issues can lead to significant financial and professional consequences. Wage garnishments, in particular, are one of the most immediate and disruptive actions the IRS or state tax agencies can take. In some cases, they can even lead to job termination. Here’s what you need to know about addressing […]
Starting a business is exciting, but it comes with challenges, especially when unexpected IRS tax issues arise. For Melinda Gordon, a retired school teacher who decided to open a boutique, everything seemed to be going well until she started receiving letters from the IRS demanding back taxes. Click here to watch Melinda share her story. […]
For government contractors and employees, security clearance is often the key to earning a living and maintaining professional stability. However, what many don’t realize is how significantly unresolved IRS tax debt can jeopardize that stability. We frequently encounter this question: Can owing back taxes affect my ability to keep or renew my security clearance? The […]
