Although taxpayers may not realize it, they have clear rights when it comes to dealing with the IRS. These rights are embedded within the Internal Revenue Code, and are summarized in what the IRS calls the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.Among the basic rights that belong to...
Month: July 2017
Ensuring release of tax lien after, before payment
Last time, we mentioned that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has filed an appeal with the IRS seeking temporary relief from payment of back taxes and a reduction in penalties. That appeal was filed in response to a tax lien the agency filed in April. It remains to be seen what...
Behind unusual boxing match: significant tax debt
Boxing fans may have heard that next month, champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is set for a much anticipated bout with Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor. The match-up is unique for several reasons. First of all, the bout has been in the pipes for a long time,...
4 common U.S. tax penalties
Tax penalties can be an unwelcome surprise to anyone who made an honest mistake when filling out their tax forms. In 2015, the Internal Revenue Service reported that it collected $12.4 billion from Americans in penalties.It is not easy to get out of a...
“S” corporation vs. “C” corporation: a brief look at the tax difference
The corporate business form is complicated, but incredibly useful for many types of business. Structuring a corporation can be complicated, of course, but when it comes to the way the business is taxed, there are two basic options.The default option is the...
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