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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
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 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