The process of auditing can be costly for the IRS. As a government agency, it relies on funding from the federal government to operate. When funding for the agency is low, it often leads the IRS to avoid auditing people making the most money. These higher earners pose...
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Back taxes, financial hardships and Form 433-F
If you owe back taxes, you likely have considerable stress regarding this issue. Whether you recently received a letter from the IRS or you have dealt with unpaid taxes for years, it is pivotal to explore all of your options and address this debt properly. If you...
Currently not collectible status: can it help me?
Owing back taxes can feel like a crushing burden when your financial situation does not allow you to make any tax payments without cutting into your food or shelter budget. The IRS is aware that some people lack the money to pay their outstanding taxes and may defer...
How to file a tax return for a deceased person
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...
What are your rights as a taxpayer?
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...
How do you lower your chance of getting audited?
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...
Are you responsible for a deceased parent’s tax debt?
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...
Is forgiven debt taxable?
Debt settlement is a way to seek assistance when a person can not manage or make payments on their debt. Though this exists as a useful option for many people struggling financially, it is also a potentially complex matter, and it is important to understand as much...
Look out for the signs of identity theft
One of the last things anyone wants to feel is a lack of control in their day-to-day lives. Identity theft in any situation makes your financial situation shaky and unpredictable. When it affects your social security and taxes, you suddenly risk legal complications....
Offers in compromise: What do you need to know?
If you fall behind on your taxes, or if your tax bill is greater than what you can afford, the worst thing you can do is ignore the situation. Though the IRS has an intimidating reputation, it can be understanding, which is evident by the fact that it offers a few...