According to CNET, the IRS audited only 0.4% of tax returns in 2022. Even though the chances of an audit are low, many people may still be at risk. Tax laws are notorious for their complexity and intricacy. The ever-evolving tax code, filled with numerous rules,...
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How long does it take California tax debt to expire?
Taxes are not an area many people are savvy in. It is also not an area individuals generally enjoy pondering. Because of this and its potential for complexity, it is not uncommon for a person to make a simple mistake leading to the revealing of tax debt after filing...
Are you unknowingly committing tax fraud?
Taxpayers should strive to ensure that they do not unknowingly commit tax fraud. However, understanding what constitutes tax fraud can be complex, as it involves a range of actions or omissions that can deceive tax authorities. This article explores common scenarios...
How does the IRS collect overdue tax payments?
One of the guarantees of life is that you will have to pay taxes, and it is next to impossible to avoid paying them. Even if you simply fail to pay, you will face aggressive tax collection action from the IRS. The nation's top taxation agency is very serious about...
What is the difference between a tax lien and a tax levy?
Your home is probably one of the more valuable assets you own. Indeed, according to Ramsey Services, the average sales price of a house in the Golden State is upwards of $600,000, which is more than $280,000 more than the national average. Owning a home gives you...
What is innocent spouse relief?
Filing a joint tax return as a married couple can offer you certain benefits. However, if you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may bear responsibility for paying any outstanding taxes or penalties. According to Benefits.gov, you may be eligible for innocent...
Is student loan forgiveness taxable?
In most cases, when you have a debt forgiven, tax agencies treat them like income. Since President Joe Biden announced he is forgiving student loan debt for many borrowers, there is concern about whether it is taxable. According to Time, the federal government will...
Signs of financial abuse when seeking innocent spouse relief
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...
What could cause the IRS to deny an offer in compromise?
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...
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...