Many people found themselves facing a hefty tax bill from the IRS this year. And for some, paying the full amount up front was simply not possible. Luckily, the IRS offers repayment plan options to deal with this challenge.An IRS installment plan helps to avoid...
Identity theft remains one of the most widespread threats to everyday people in the United States today. But while many people take steps to protect their credit card numbers, they may not know what to do about tax-related identity theft – or how it happens.One...
The new year is upon us. You may be just coming out of your turkey coma or focusing on your near year’s goal of shedding those extra holiday pounds. While April 15 may still be a long way off—and preparing your tax return is never a task you look forward to—there are...
No matter how you slice it, facing problems with the IRS is stressful. Maybe you’re going through a corporate audit. Or perhaps you have an ever-growing pile of tax debt, and you can’t see a way out. Dealing with tax issues is confusing and unfamiliar to...
If you receive a letter in the mail from the IRS, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in trouble. They could be sending you a refund check. Or they could be contacting you to say that, after reviewing your tax return, they’ve found that you may be...
If you requested an extension to file your 2017 income taxes, your deadline is approaching. Tax payers who requested an extension have until October 15 to file their income tax return for last year. How to request an extension Getting an extension doesn’t come...
There are many people with federal tax debts here in the United States. According to the Internal Revenue Service, overall, there is currently around $458 billion in back taxes owed to the federal government.The IRS can be very aggressive in its efforts to collect...
Last year, you made a major career change. You moved from your safe, corporate job and branched out on your own. Things have gone well. Your earnings have been high, and you’re considerably happier in your new position.However, when you prepared your tax return...
Having a tax lien can be a huge burden in your life. If you failed to pay your taxes, the government can put a claim on your property—which can include land, personal property and financial assets. This can be a worrisome prospect. And if you can’t pay off...
In a previous post, we talked about common IRS phone scams. We discussed some of the behaviors and scare tactics such scammers employ to try to steal your identity. In this post, we provide context. In order to effectively spot an IRS scammer, it's useful to...
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