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How Do I Qualify for Relief on Past-Due Taxes?

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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 »

How Can You Prevent a Tax Lien from Damaging Your Finances?

How to remove a tax lien

If you owe the IRS in back taxes, the federal agency can assess a tax lien against you for the amount you owe, plus any penalties and interest that you have accrued.  This can mean the federal government has a legal claim to your property, and it can remain this way until your tax debt… Read more »

How to Stop a Wage Garnishment Before it is Applied

Prevent IRS wage garnishment from being 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

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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 »

How to Stop Wage Garnishments

wage garnishment removal

If you owe money in back taxes, the IRS can legally take any income you make to pay off your federal tax debt.  This can cause both financial hardship and embarrassment, as the IRS will contact your employer and require them to send a portion of your income directly to the federal agency. To avoid… Read more »

How an Offer In Compromise (OIC) Works

IRS Offer in Compromise

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

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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 »

Know Your Legal Options for When You Discover Unfiled Tax Returns

IRS tax returns

Every year you are required to file a tax return with the IRS.  Failing to do so can have numerous consequences, from penalties to criminal charges. Learn more about what you can expect if you have unfiled tax returns, what options you have, and how a tax attorney can help. Key Insights We Will Discuss… Read more »

Offer in Compromise vs. Bankruptcy: Which is Better For Me?

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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.