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Can I Stop the IRS from Freezing My Assets?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for managing a wide range of tax-related functions and enforcement measures. As such, they have federal powers that allow them to enact a great degree of control over recuperative measures should they determine tax issues. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear to the ...

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IRS Payment Plan got denied, What Are My Options?

If you’ve recently had your IRS payment plan rejected, it is only natural to feel a little lost and worried. After all, nobody wants to fall out of favor with the Internal Revenue Service as it could lead to ongoing tax problems. This quick guide to rejected IRS payment ...

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IRS False Deduction: What is the Penalty & How Much Will I Owe?

Claiming tax deductions is one of the methods used by businesses and individuals to reduce the taxes they owe. As a form of tax incentive, your tax deductions can include expenses and other income-related costs.  Making false deductions, whether deliberate or not, can lead to penalties such as fines, ...

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What Are Your Options After Receiving An IRS Garnishment Letter?

Recent data suggests that Americans owed $114 billion in back taxes, interests, and penalties to the IRS in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis, it is believed that this number has only grown. If you are in debt with the IRS, it’s essential to understand the ...

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My Offer in Compromise Got Rejected, What Are My Options?

It is easy to panic if your offer in compromise to the IRS (International Revenue Service) is rejected. After all, you may worry about the precarious financial position this leaves you in moving forward, especially with the tax deadline looming overhead. However, it's important to remember that most applications get rejected. For example, ...

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How can I stop a garnishment on my paycheck?

There are several reasons that could cause a garnishment on your wages, including owing money to the IRS. Wage garnishment is obviously not the ideal scenario, as it means you don't have control over when and how much money comes out of your income. It means you never see ...

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Can the IRS Summon Your Bank Records

The IRS can investigate any finances if they believe you are a taxpayer withholding assets. One tool they use to assess this would be a bank summons. This document requires your bank to send your account balances, bank statements, and other information directly to the IRS. Your summons will ...

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Can The IRS Garnish My SSI Income For Unpaid Taxes?

We are an aging society, and as the rate of Baby Boomers retiring rises every year securing your Social Security Income (SSI) becomes even more important. Indeed, while around 50% of US citizens have additional investments and savings put away for their retirement the other half are relying solely ...

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Can the IRS take my house if I owe back taxes?

When you are going through tax issues, it’s natural to worry about whether you are going to lose your home. Your home is your biggest asset and it can be stressful to feel like you’re going to have to give it to the IRS.  The process of dealing with ...