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Can the IRS Take Money From a Joint Bank Account If I Owe Taxes?
If you owe the IRS money for unpaid taxes, you probably already know that the IRS can potentially use a
How 1099 Workers Can Fix Multiple Years of Unfiled Taxes
One of the best things about working as an independent contractor is the freedom and flexibility it can provide. Yet
Installment Agreement vs. Offer in Compromise: When to Settle or Pay
If you have a tax debt with the IRS, you probably dread checking your mail, constantly fearing a lien or
What Are My Legal Options If I’m Dying and Owe the IRS?
If you’ve recently learned that you may be passing away soon, worrying about taxes is probably the last thing on
Owe Taxes on Forgiven Debt? Here’s What to Do
Forgiven debt can be a huge source of relief. If you’ve settled a debt with a lender, had a loan
What Happens When the IRS Assigns a Revenue Officer to Your Business?
Getting an unexpected call from a Revenue Officer as a business owner indicates that your tax situation has just become
How to Switch from an IRS Payment Plan to a Better Option (OIC, CNC, PPIA)
Getting help with your tax issue is the first step toward resolution. But sometimes, you may rush into an IRS payment plan and find that it’s not working out. Your monthly payment could be too expensive for your budget, or maybe you didn’t research enough about alternatives before signing on.
Can the IRS Levy Your Business Bank Account?
When you owe money to the IRS, it’s typically a sign of a cash flow problem. As a business owner, you may have made the difficult decision to pay your staff and vendors before your taxes. While that may have seemed like the only path forward, failing to keep up
Can the IRS Shut Down Your Business for Unpaid Taxes?
For a dedicated small business owner, the company you’ve built is more than a source of income. It’s your life’s work. A financial lifeline for your employees. A promise to your customers. When times get tough, through a global recession, a drop in demand, or a cash flow crunch, you
Does an IRS Payment Plan Affect Your Credit Score?
When you owe the IRS money, setting up a payment plan is one way to take control of your debt and avoid more aggressive collection actions. But this choice often leads to one question from our clients: “Will an IRS payment plan hurt my credit score?” The good news is
Is It Worth Hiring Help for an IRS Installment Agreement
If you’re in debt with the IRS, you might wonder if you need a tax professional to help you set up an installment agreement. Is it too hard to set up an IRS payment plan on your own? For a lot of people, setting up an IRS Installment Agreement can
Can You Resolve Payroll Tax Debt Without a CPA or Lawyer?
Falling behind on payroll taxes is different from missing payments on other bills or even other types of taxes. Payroll taxes involve money withheld from employees’ paychecks, which the IRS expects employers to hold in trust until their next scheduled deposit date. If you’re facing a payroll tax problem, you
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