Were you late on your taxes and are now facing a sizable debt due to back taxes? While past-due taxes place a significant financial burden on filers, there are options. Relief is available; you just have to know where to look. Use available resources to your advantage when trying to pay past-due taxes. Learn how… Read more »
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How to Stop a Wage Garnishment Before it is Applied
When you owe back taxes to the IRS, the federal agency can take several measures to collect the money owed – including garnishing your wages. This means that the IRS can contact your employer and have them direct a portion of your income — whether it is hourly wages, salary, commissions, or bonuses — directly… Read more »
How a Tax Attorney Can Help You Get Out from Under Your Tax Debt
If you owe the IRS money in back taxes, you must resolve the debt to avoid having the federal agency take action against you. Some assessments they can enforce include placing a lien on your home or garnishing your wages. If you can’t afford to pay off your entire tax debt at once, a tax… Read more »
5 IRS Issues a Tax Attorney Can Help You Resolve
While you can work with a tax preparer to file your annual taxes, there are situations where you should seek representation from a tax attorney. Some instances where it can benefit you to hire an attorney include: if you’re facing a tax audit; if you’re being charged with tax fraud; if you have a large… Read more »
How an Offer In Compromise (OIC) Works
Do you owe back taxes to the IRS? Until your debt is paid in full, the federal agency can assess penalties, interest, and more. Fortunately, you have options on how to settle your debt with the IRS. One solution is an Offer in Compromise. Read on to find out what an Offer in Compromise is,… Read more »
How a Tax Attorney Can Help Get a Bank Levy Released
When you owe the IRS money in back taxes, the federal agency can use a variety of ways to obtain the debt, including assessing a bank levy. This means the IRS can place a freeze on your accounts and seize the money until your tax debt is satisfied. To try to have the bank levy… Read more »
What is an IRS Bank Levy?
When you owe the IRS money in back taxes, you are expected to pay it back either in one lump sum or by setting up a payment plan. Failure to pay the taxes – or to follow through with the agreed-upon payment arrangement – can cause the IRS to take action. One type of penalty… Read more »
Offer in Compromise vs. Bankruptcy: Which is Better For Me?
Being in debt is not pleasant…and tax debt is no different. While filing for bankruptcy may help you with most debts, it is not always the best solution for dealing with IRS debts. One of the most popular ways for dealing with IRS debts is by settling tax debts through the Offer in Compromise Program.
Does Your Tax Debt Ever Expire?
The IRS generally has ten years to collect your tax debt from the time the tax is assessed. This period can be extended if certain events take place that toll the statute of limitations of tax debt collection.
8 Ways to Remove IRS Tax Levies
What we are going to cover: The IRS has many tools at their disposal for recovering a delinquent tax debt Among those tools, is the tax levy A tax levy is when the IRS seizes a taxpayer’s assets (monetary or otherwise) to pay off a tax debt 8 Ways to get an IRS tax levy… Read more »