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Understanding Form 4564: Navigating Information Document Requests During Audits
Being audited is stressful—and receiving IRS Form 4564 can make the situation feel even worse. Form 4564, Information Document Request,

Form 8300 Examinations
As a business owner, whether you sell goods or services, you are legally required to report cash transactions larger than

Penalties for Not Filing Form 8300: What Car Dealerships Should Know
Car dealerships face unique tax challenges that other types of businesses do not. One issue that dealerships often face is

How to Find Free Tax Attorney Help
Who Qualifies for Free Help and What to Do If You Don’t Qualify There are several different programs that offer

If I Owe Back Taxes Will I Get a Refund?
If you’re like a lot of tax-paying Americans, you may be relying on a tax refund to fill some monetary

10 Years Behind on Tax Returns? Do You Really Need to File All 10 Years?
If you haven’t filed taxes in 10 years, you are at risk of the IRS coming after you, assessing tax

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 written off due to non-payment, or gotten rid of a home you can no longer afford, it may feel like a financial win—until you receive Form 1099-C in the mail.

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 much more serious. When the IRS attempts to collect unpaid taxes from a business, most of the efforts are automated. Letters get sent out on a pre-determined schedule, and taxpayers

How to Calculate Your IRS Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED): A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding How to Use the CSED to Your Advantage If you have unpaid taxes that have been on your account for a while, one of the most important dates for you to know is the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED). Understanding and calculating this date is critical for anyone with

Are You Personally Liable for IRS or Washington Business Tax Debt?
One major reason to structure a business as a corporation or LLC (limited liability company) is to protect its owners, managers, and employees from personal liability for the business’s tax or legal liabilities. This liability protection has exceptions, such as “piercing the corporate veil,” which often arises in civil lawsuits.

Tax Debt: Attorney vs. Tax Relief Company
If you’re struggling with tax debt and looking for help, two of the biggest options are tax relief firms and tax attorneys. Should you hire a tax relief firm or an attorney? The right answer is in the middle – you should consider a tax relief company operated by a

Lost Your Tax Documents? You Can Still Get Help With IRS Problems
Whether you’re behind on one year of tax filings or multiple years, deciding to catch up and take action is a great first step. If you get started and realize you don’t have all of the tax documents you need, don’t let that stop you. Even though filing your taxes
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