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Seattle Legal Services PPLC Blog
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 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
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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