*Last Updated on March 23, 2021 When the coronavirus crisis first began, Congress responded by rolling out a number of bills aimed at providing financial aid to individual Americans as well as state and local governments, in order to help subdue the hemorrhaging effects of the virus on the American economy. One of these bills, …
A wage garnishment is a legal order authorizing an employer to withhold a portion of an employee’s paycheck to satisfy a debt. However, there are different wage garnishment laws by state. There are limits to what income can be garnished, and how much can be garnished. Generally, private creditors can garnish less and face much …
A bank levy is one of the IRS’s last resorts when collecting from a taxpayer with an overdue tax bill. This guide explores the bank levy process. Bank levies do not come out of anywhere – the IRS is obligated to give ample notice and will often try to collect in a myriad of other …
Navigating employer payroll taxes has become more confusing and difficult as we manage the COVID-19 crisis across America. Here’s what you should know about payroll taxes during this time of uncertainty. As part of the White House’s response to COVID’s economic impact, the President signed an executive order earlier in August giving employers the option …
Receiving a notice of a tax lien can be intimidating, but what is a tax lien and how can it be resolved? Here’s what you should know. When the IRS recognizes that a taxpayer is far behind on their obligations, they have extraordinary debt collection powers. One of the most important tools in their toolkit …
The mere chance of an IRS audit can feel terrifying – not knowing what you owe and why would put anyone at unease, and the idea that the weight of the government lies behind the inquiry further fuels that fear. But what triggers an IRS audit? IRS audits often quite straightforward, and they’re also somewhat …