Seattle Legal Services PPLC Blog
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How to Find Free Tax Attorney Help
Who Qualifies for Free Help and What to Do If You Don’t Qualify There are several different programs that offer
If I Owe Back Taxes Will I Get a Refund?
If you’re like a lot of tax-paying Americans, you may be relying on a tax refund to fill some monetary
10 Years Behind on Tax Returns? Do You Really Need to File All 10 Years?
If you haven’t filed taxes in 10 years, you are at risk of the IRS coming after you, assessing tax
IRS CP71 Notice: Reminder of Unpaid Taxes and Possible Passport Revocation
The IRS CP71 Notice is an annual reminder of your unresolved tax balance. In some cases, this notice means you
Why You (Probably) Don’t Qualify for an Offer in Compromise and What to Do Instead
The idea of an offer in compromise is very appealing. You may have seen it on a billboard or TV
2025 Guide to Dealing With IRS Revenue Officers
The bulk of the IRS’ collection efforts for delinquent taxes are mostly handled by the Automated Collection System or ACS.
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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