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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
Can You Negotiate with the IRS Yourself?
How to Do It and When You Shouldn’t Millions of people around the nation will have to deal with the
How to Avoid Tax Relief Scams and Find Trustworthy Help
Dealing with tax debt is stressful, leaving many taxpayers vulnerable to quick-fix solutions that sound too good to be true.
What are IRS CP Notices? How to Respond
Ever opened your mailbox to find a letter from the IRS and felt a wave of panic? Then, you’re not
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 written off due to non-payment, or gotten rid of a home you can no longer afford, it may feel like a financial win—until you receive Form 1099-C in the mail.
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 much more serious. When the IRS attempts to collect unpaid taxes from a business, most of the efforts are automated. Letters get sent out on a pre-determined schedule, and taxpayers
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 for a while, one of the most important dates for you to know is the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED). Understanding and calculating this date is critical for anyone with
Are You Personally Liable for IRS or Washington Business Tax Debt?
One major reason to structure a business as a corporation or LLC (limited liability company) is to protect its owners, managers, and employees from personal liability for the business’s tax or legal liabilities. This liability protection has exceptions, such as “piercing the corporate veil,” which often arises in civil lawsuits.
Tax Debt: Attorney vs. Tax Relief Company
If you’re struggling with tax debt and looking for help, two of the biggest options are tax relief firms and tax attorneys. Should you hire a tax relief firm or an attorney? The right answer is in the middle – you should consider a tax relief company operated by a
Lost Your Tax Documents? You Can Still Get Help With IRS Problems
Whether you’re behind on one year of tax filings or multiple years, deciding to catch up and take action is a great first step. If you get started and realize you don’t have all of the tax documents you need, don’t let that stop you. Even though filing your taxes
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