Even when people know they have done nothing wrong on their taxes, they usually want to do everything they can to avoid an audit by the Internal Revenue Service. Georgia business owners may be able to take some precautions to reduce the likelihood that they will be...
Atlanta Georgia Tax Law Blog
How business owners can negotiate with the IRS
If a business in Georgia owes back taxes to the IRS, it has several options to resolve the situation. Throughout the process, business owners should stay in touch with the IRS and be honest about their situation. If they try to avoid the IRS, they might find...
The Georgia personal income tax laws you need to know
Some states, such as Georgia, have their own policies when it comes to personal income tax. This means that Georgia residents, as well as non-resident individuals who have property or business in the state from which they gain income, must file personal income taxes...
IRS tax audit mistakes to avoid
Many taxpayers in Georgia will experience an IRS audit in their lifetime. An audit means the IRS has rejected the return for a reason, such as suspicions about income or errors. An audit notice naturally causes panic, but taxpayers shouldn't be so hasty as to make...
How does a federal tax lien work?
Paying tax debts sometimes proves challenging. A Georgia taxpayer might owe a significant amount of money and does not pay the IRS when the agency attempts to collect. Sometimes, the IRS may respond with a federal tax lien. Anyone dealing facing threats of a lien for...
What to know about IRS audits
Tax audits might happen in Georgia due to suspicions of tax fraud, such as for deductions, or errors. In these situations, the IRS may contact the taxpayer to get an explanation. If the IRS is still suspicious, it will send out an audit notice. There are several types...
The IRS offers advice for people yet to file their tax returns
If a person is required to file an income tax return, the government expects the filing to be on time. In 2020, extenuating circumstances led to an extension of the traditional filing date of April 15. The new due date became July 15, but not everyone filed. The...
How to resolve Internal Revenue Service debt
If you have not managed your income in a way that allows for taxes, or if your company has recently suffered from significant losses, you may be in a position where you cannot pay the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) the taxes that you owe. This can be a worrying...
IRS regulations address foreign income deductions
High-income earners often seek to reduce their tax bills. As long as Georgia taxpayers do so legally, there is nothing wrong with reducing tax obligations. The Internal Revenue Code provides many legitimate ways to reduce taxes, such as making charitable donations or...
When to file taxes on foreign accounts
Tax payers in Georgia and throughout the country are required by the IRS to pay taxes on foreign assets, or they could face stiff fines. The foreign accounts must reach a certain threshold before they need to be reported on tax returns. Foreign accounts may include...
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