Seattle Legal Services PPLC Blog
Seattle Legal Services PPLC Blog
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
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
How Tax Attorneys Help Truckers with IRS Problems
Truck drivers face unique challenges when it comes to taxes, especially owner-operators. From tracking mileage and expenses to filing on time to avoiding tax debt, IRS issues are common for truckers. A tax attorney can help. These tax experts know each form of tax relief available to you, how to
IRS Automatic First-Time Penalty Abatement Starting in 2026
The IRS imposes penalties for filing returns late, paying taxes late, and other common tax errors. The main goal of these penalties is to encourage compliance, not punish honest mistakes that leave Americans in an even worse position. That’s why the IRS has made the decision to make first-time penalty
Gambling Tax Lawyer: When You Need One and How They Help
You won big and need to know how to pay your gambling taxes. Perhaps, you’re not sure how to report gambling income or whether you can claim deductions. Or maybe the IRS adjusted your return or selected you for an audit related to your gambling income. Regardless of the situation,
How Many Years Can the IRS Collect Back Taxes? 10-Year Rule Guide
A little research on “tax relief” or “tax forgiveness” will lead you to the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED). This is the time limit the IRS has to collect tax debt from you. Yes, you heard that right: after the CSED period, the IRS is no longer allowed to pursue
How Long Will the IRS Give Me to Repay Back Taxes?
Back taxes are simply money you owe the IRS. They could’ve resulted from filing and not paying, not reporting your full income, a lack of funds to cover your tax debt, an audit that led to additional tax, or several other reasons. Regardless of why you owe the IRS, not
Will Hiring a Tax Attorney Make the IRS Suspicious?
You’re sitting at your kitchen table reading the mail, and there it is: a letter with the Internal Revenue Service return address. Maybe it’s a notice of an audit, a demand for back taxes, or the heart-stopping news that a revenue officer has been assigned to your case. Your first