Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent many people into financial turmoil, the amount of tax debts that citizens owe to private collectors has soared. When the country shut down in March of 2020, many businesses furloughed or laid off their workers, leaving those employees reliant on unemployment. The businesses…
Do you spend part of your free time day trading? Or have you become so successful and well versed at day trading that it’s become your sole source of income? No matter which category you fall into, you need to make sure that you’re filing your taxes properly. Otherwise, you…
Although the IRS is persistent when it comes to collecting debts owed, such as unpaid taxes, they also contract with a number of private collection agencies tasked with sending out notices and contacting people who owe back taxes. This can make the collection process a bit muddled and confusing, because…
It seems at times as though the IRS is an all-knowing, all-powerful entity that no one can escape. You can’t run, and you can’t hide. They know how much money you make, how much you have in your bank and investment accounts, and even how much you won while playing…
Audits are not a welcomed entity in anyone’s eyes. So, if you’ve just received a notice informing you of an impending IRS audit and state audit, do not panic. In some cases, people or businesses are selected for an audit at random. In others, an IRS audit is triggered by…
Let us begin with a simple question: who prepares your taxes? Many individuals and small businesses attempt to go it alone to cut costs, which can be problematic in a few different ways. Many times, you do not have sufficient time to prepare the documentation properly, so you opt for shortcuts…
Life can get busy, and sometimes, things slip your mind, especially when you’re moving in eighteen different directions at the same time. However, when that “something” consists of your tax returns, you could be in quite a bit of trouble with both the state and the IRS. Even if you…
Divorcing your spouse can be a complex undertaking and involves more than simply splitting up jointly owned bank accounts and properties. It also means ensuring that your taxes are completed and filed properly. A number of issues can pop up while completing taxes in the middle of a divorce, some…
The IRS must follow a series of procedures to collect unpaid taxes. The first step is to send written correspondence to the taxpayer informing them that their tax return is overdue and advising them of the penalties for continuing to fail to file. From there, the IRS may place a…