Seattle Legal Services PPLC Blog
Seattle Legal Services PPLC Blog
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Can I Sell My House With a Tax Lien?
Selling a home isn’t the easiest thing to do, and this process can become more complicated if your house is subject to a tax lien. A tax lien is a government interest in your property that attaches when you have unpaid taxes. The purpose of the lien is to protect
FHA Loans When You Owe the IRS
Buying a home with an FHA loan is often one of the most accessible paths to homeownership, particularly for first-time buyers or those rebuilding their financial lives. If you owe money to the IRS, it’s easy to assume that back taxes will stop your mortgage plans before they start. The
Offer in Compromise Attorney Fees: What’s Reasonable?
An offer in compromise (OIC) is one of the best ways to resolve an unpaid tax bill. However, it comes with its own share of downsides, including a complex application process. One way to mitigate these risks is to hire an OIC tax attorney, but many would-be applicants wonder about
My Employer Didn’t Withhold Enough Tax
This is a situation thousands of taxpayers find themselves in every year. Although they’re certain they filled out their tax paperwork correctly, they run their W-2 numbers and find out they owe the IRS hundreds or thousands of dollars. This is incredibly frustrating, especially when many Americans simply do not
My Spouse Has Tax Debt. Should I File Separately?
The question of how spouses should file taxes if one of them has a history of tax debt or is going to owe for the current year is a stressful and confusing dilemma. Choosing the wrong filing status can inadvertently expose your personal income, bank accounts, and home to your
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.
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