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Tax Debt Is Assigned to CBE Group

What to Do If Your Tax Debt Is Assigned to CBE Group

Dealing with the IRS when you have outstanding tax debt is already a headache. But what if they assign your account to a private collection agency? This can happen, especially if your account has been inactive for a long time or the IRS can’t reach you. The IRS has three

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What If Coast Professional Contacts You About Tax Debt

How to Deal with Coast Professional, Inc.

What to Expect If a Private Collection Agency Contacts You About IRS Tax Debt When you have tax debt, there may come a point when the IRS assigns your debt to a private collection agency. In some cases, the law requires the IRS to contract with these agencies to get

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Do I Need to Pay Taxes? Did Pres. Trump Eliminate the IRS?

Do I Still Need To Pay Taxes During a Trump Presidency?

There may be debate as to the benefits of the policy proposals from President Trump, but there’s no dispute that he’s bringing change to Washington. He recently signed an executive order abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, and there’s no reason to think his efforts to leave his mark on

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Is Trump Tax Forgiveness or Trump Fresh Start Real?

One of President Trump’s campaign promises was that he would lower taxes. So it’s perfectly plausible to hear about changes to the IRS that would make it easier to pay taxes, such as a special “Trump Tax Forgiveness” or “Fresh Start” program. However, neither program currently exists at the IRS.

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IRS CP297A Notice

Form 8300 Examinations

As a business owner, whether you sell goods or services, you are legally required to report cash transactions larger than $10,000 to the IRS. This involves filing Form 8300 within 15 days of a transaction. Failing to do so may lead to penalties. Typically, the process starts with the IRS

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