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What to Do If Your Tax Debt Is Assigned to CBE Group
Dealing with the IRS when you have outstanding tax debt is already a headache. But what if they assign your
How to Deal with Coast Professional, Inc.
What to Expect If a Private Collection Agency Contacts You About IRS Tax Debt When you have tax debt, there
Do I Still Need To Pay Taxes During a Trump Presidency?
There may be debate as to the benefits of the policy proposals from President Trump, but there’s no dispute that
Is Trump Tax Forgiveness or Trump Fresh Start Real?
One of President Trump’s campaign promises was that he would lower taxes. So it’s perfectly plausible to hear about changes
Understanding Form 4564: Navigating Information Document Requests During Audits
Being audited is stressful—and receiving IRS Form 4564 can make the situation feel even worse. Form 4564, Information Document Request,
Form 8300 Examinations
As a business owner, whether you sell goods or services, you are legally required to report cash transactions larger than
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