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All you technically need to prove, when seeking innocent spouse relief, is that you signed a joint return with your spouse and that you were not aware of erroneously reported income that resulted in an unfair fine. That second part, however, may prove harder to show...
There is an old saying that death and taxes are the only certainties in life. It may surprise you to know that tax obligations do not end automatically with a person's death. After a person dies, you or someone representing the decedent needs to file a tax return on...
The Internal Revenue Service is a powerful agency. The law gives it broad latitude to collect what you owe to the government, such as garnishing your wages or putting a lien against your home. Nevertheless, for all the power that the IRS has, you still have certain...
Dealing with the IRS even in a routine way can put anyone into a stressful mood and mindset. Of course, this stress only grows if the IRS decides to pull you for an audit. Though audits can and do happen at random, you can still take certain actions which may help...
After the death of a parent, you may question whether you are responsible for tying up certain loose ends with regard to your parent’s finances. Many people in California have questions about this, particularly with regard to whether they are on the hook for a...
Falling on hard financial times can be an anxious period for you, particularly if you owe money in back taxes. Still, even if you have a hefty tax bill, the IRS does provide leeway to some people by accepting an offer in compromise. However, not everyone will...
You may feel understandable trepidation after finding out the IRS plans to audit your business. Try not to panic, though, as doing so may complicate things further. Instead, try to focus on gathering all the documentation and evidence you might need to explain why...
Tax audits remain one of the biggest fears taxpayers have it comes to dealing with the IRS. Increased scrutiny from the tax agency could require you to submit additional paperwork and possibly pay more in taxes. Information on audits can help you decrease your chances...
Only a small percentage of California taxpayers wind up having the IRS audit them, and the vast majority of Americans who are the subjects of audits end up participating in the audits via mail, rather than in person. However, there are certain actions you might take...
When handling debt, the last thing anyone wants is for debt collectors to end up involved. This can elevate an already stressful situation to a nearly unbearable degree. However, if you receive a summons from a debt collector, you have a legal obligation to respond to...
