There can be consequences of receiving a Notice of Federal Tax Lien. One of the main concerns is: how long does a tax lien stay on credit reports? The IRS utilizes federal tax liens as both a deterrent and a part of their collection process. When a taxpayer has a hefty unpaid tax debt, federal …
*Last Updated January 6, 2021 The Paycheck Protection Program is aimed to keep workers on payroll during the current pandemic, but are PPP loans taxable? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020, and aimed, among other things, to …
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights provides representation to taxpayers – here is how it affects you. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is a recurring subject throughout American history, and most recently refers to the ten points outlined in a 2014 charter adopted by the IRS and proposed by former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson. This …
What is the difference between receiving a tax lien vs. levy and how can you resolve the issue? When the federal government finds that you are owing taxes and sends out a Notice of Deficiency, you have about 90 days to respond. In that time, you are encouraged to negotiate a payment plan with the …
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. Its changes to the way federal taxes work went into effect in 2018. How does the TCJA affect you? While tax reforms are commonplace in Washington, and changes to the tax code occur every year, the Tax Cuts and Jobs …
According to the IRS, almost 14 million Americans fall behind on their taxes. If you have fallen behind, here is how to file back taxes with a professional attorney. It is upsettingly easy to get on the IRS’s bad side. While we are reminded to judiciously file our taxes every year, there are circumstances – …