In depth look at the various types of IRS tax levies and how to avoid having your property seized by the government.
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IRS Tax Liens In this two-part series, we are going to take a closer look at IRS tax liens and levies. Let’s start by differentiating between an IRS tax lien and a local property tax lien. Property owners must pay property taxes to their local government to generate money for schools and public services. When…
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What is a tax audit? And what triggers it? Let’s look into what may trigger the IRS to audit your tax return. The IRS and state tax authorities like the North Carolina Department of Revenue have authority under the law to examine your income tax return as well as any supporting documentation or other relevant…
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Have you ever wondered what happens if you do not file your income taxes? Let’s take a look at the consequences.
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The Innocent Spouse Relief tax law was created to help provide some relief from tax debt under qualifying conditions.
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The new year often brings with it a aura of hope that comes from making resolutions and with this being the turn of a decade, you may be thinking now is the time to finally get out of tax debt. A huge tax bill, especially one you cannot fathom how to pay in full, can…
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When you receive correspondence from the IRS and feel that you are not being treated with professionalism and respect, you may want to initiate an IRS complaint. To know how to do this correctly, it is important that you understand your rights as an American taxpayer. Within the IRS agency is an independent organization founded…
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Many business owners recognize a recent shift towards more transparency of data related to tax compliance and new approach to digital tax administration. This is a result of many issues including frequently changing tax policies, digital tools that allow for real-time reporting and the ability of tax authorities to execute more aggressive enforcement approaches. The…
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Back taxes may lead to revoked passports. The IRS recently notified more than 400,000 taxpayers that their passports will be revoked for back taxes. Under Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the State Department must deny any passport applications or renewal requests from taxpayers owing more than $52,000 in back taxes. They will also revoke…
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How to Respond if You Cannot Pay In Full Last year’s tax filing was more complex than prior years because it was the first year that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was in full effect. The new tax law created an unwelcomed surprise for many — a tax bill rather than a refund.…
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