The IRS audits thousands of Georgia business owners each year. Knowing what draws scrutiny can help you file with confidence. Unreported income raises immediate red flags Every institution that pays your business reports that income to the IRS. The agency then matches...
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How Georgia’s ‘Catastrophe Savings Accounts’ protect homeowners
Every year, Georgia State lawmakers propose numerous new laws, and some of them eventually pass the legislature to change life for Georgia residents. In 2025, state lawmakers passed House Bill 511 (HB511), which the governor later signed into law. Under this new law,...
Behind on payroll taxes and feeling the pressure?
Employers are expected to take care of payroll taxes in accordance with the law. When that doesn’t happen, the employer can face serious tax issues. Payroll taxes can quickly escalate because employers must hold certain taxes in trust for the government. This includes...
Your rights during an IRS tax audit
An IRS audit letter can feel alarming. Knowing your rights before you respond can make a real difference in how the process unfolds. Why your audit rights matter The Taxpayer Bill of Rights gives every taxpayer a defined set of protections. These rights apply whether...
The $20,000/200 transaction Venmo and PayPal income tax rules
Gig workers and those with small side hustles often use electronic payment systems when selling their creations at a craft show or providing basic services to local customers. The reporting requirements for people with alternate streams of income or small businesses...
Haven’t filed taxes in years? How to come clean without making things worse
Falling behind on your taxes can feel overwhelming, especially if multiple years are unfiled. Many people delay taking action out of fear—fear of penalties, audits or even criminal consequences. The reality is that waiting usually makes the situation worse. Coming...
A shift from tax tribunal to tax court can impact appeals in Georgia
Historically, the Georgia Tax Tribunal has managed tax controversies. As part of the executive branch, the Tax Tribunal handed down recommendations related to tax disputes. That process ends as of July 1st, 2026. Constitutional changes in Georgia require a transition...
A 5-step action plan for those who receive IRS audit letters
Individuals and small business owners expect their annual income tax headaches to end after the submission of their federal return. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) processes the return and accepts their payment or issues a refund check, if one is necessary....
Behind on taxes? A simple guide to penalties and tips on how to move forward
The IRS does not send friendly reminders — it sends bills with interest. And if you ignore those bills, the consequences escalate quickly from inconvenient to financially devastating. Every year, millions of Americans face tax bills they cannot immediately pay....
Received an IRS notice? Here’s what to do in the next 30 days
Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a stressful experience. Even people who make a good-faith effort to pay their taxes in full and on time may end up owing money due to claiming the wrong exemptions or facing other income tax controversies....
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