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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
IRS Tax Debt Help Tool: Relief Recommendations
Its Limitations and When to Call a Tax Pro for Help With Tax Debt Trying to figure out what to do with your tax debt? The IRS recently released a digital tool designed to help taxpayers find resolution options for their unpaid taxes, but you should be aware of its
IRS Lock-In Letter: How to Remove & Fix Withholding
Receiving an IRS lock-in letter is alarming, especially if you thought you were up-to-date on all your tax responsibilities. A lock-in letter is an official notice from the IRS that your withholding will be locked in at a specific rate, typically significantly higher than the one you indicated in your
IRS Transcript Codes 570 and 971: Meaning and Fixes
IRS Codes 570 and 971 often make taxpayers panic, especially if they’ve been waiting weeks for their tax refund before these codes pop up on their transcript. If you checked your tax transcript looking for a simple answer regarding your tax refund, only to find these codes, you’re not alone.
What Happens If You Miss Your IRS Appeal Deadline?
If you disagree with an IRS decision, you can file an appeal. But if you miss the IRS appeal deadline, you can lose this right. Despite this, you still have other options for resolving your tax dispute. However, they won’t be as good as if you filed your appeal on
Fix Crypto Tax Errors After a 1099-DA Mistake
If you recently received Form 1099-DA as a result of your crypto or digital asset transactions made in 2025, you might have noticed a few problems. One of the most notable is that the cost basis information reported on this form is incorrect. It might be blank, show “$0.00,” state
2026 Interest Rates on IRS Tax Debts
How the IRS’s Variable Interest Rates Affects How Much You Owe The IRS assesses interest on unpaid tax debt and penalties. The agency updates interest rates quarterly. For the quarter beginning January 1, 2026, the rate is 7% per year on individual tax debt and 9% on large corporate underpayments,