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2025 Guide to Dealing With IRS Revenue Officers
The bulk of the IRS’ collection efforts for delinquent taxes are mostly handled by the Automated Collection System or ACS.
Tax Relief Companies: Costs, Industry Standards, and Red Flags
Dealing with delinquent taxes can be stressful, confusing, and scary. Because of this, you might be desperate for help to
Help! My Account Is in Jeopardy of a Lien or Levy
What Does That Mean? What Should I Do Now? If the IRS sends you a notice saying that your account
How to Handle IRS Collection Agencies
Calls from unknown numbers can be alarming, especially when a quick Google search of the number shows that you’ve been
IRS Hobby-Loss Rules
How to Protect Your Business From Being Labeled a Hobby If your business loses money for too many years in
IRS 2025 Interest Rates
When you fall behind on tax payments, you aren’t just responsible for the initial tax amount; you also have to
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
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
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
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.
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, includes an extensive list of documentation that the IRS needs from the taxpayer. A prompt and accurate response is necessary to avoid further issues with the IRS and to ensure
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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