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7 Tips to Reduce Your Chances of Falling Victim to Tax Identity Theft
Tax identity theft occurs when identity thieves obtain your Social Security number and file a fraudulent tax return on your behalf. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tax identity theft is the most common form of identity theft. The FTC estimates that it costs...
Filing Your Taxes When You Know You’ll Owe Money to The IRS
As we wrap up the year the last thing most people are thinking about is their taxes. But planning ahead can have a serious impact on your tax bill next year, especially if you know you’ll owe taxes. In this article, we’ll talk about some steps you must take if you...
Did You Know You Might Owe Taxes On Debt That’s Forgiven? Here’s How It Works.
When you owe creditors money that you can't afford to repay, sometimes you may be able to get the debt forgiven or otherwise canceled. When this happens, you no longer owe your creditors the money that you used to owe them. The IRS, however, usually treats such...
Do You Need A Tax Attorney if You Owe Back Taxes?
If you owe back taxes you might think you need a tax attorney, but that’s not necessarily always the case. Just like hiring a traditional accountant to try to resolve your tax debt might not be the best choice, hiring a tax attorney, who doesn’t specialize in tax...
Did You Make Money with Cryptocurrency? How to Get Right with the IRS
For early adopters of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other popular cryptocurrencies, the profit potential has been simply stunning. While there have been some heart stopping moments and frightening ups and downs, the clear long-term trajectory has been upward. If you are one...
Avoid These 5 Common Tax Filing Mistakes That Can Get You In Tax Trouble
Whether you file the simple 1040EZ or a complex 1040 and a raft of schedules, making a mistake on your tax form could lead to big tax trouble. Something as simple as a math error or unsigned form could invite extra attention from the IRS. The tax agency sees those...
What is a Levy? IRS and Other Asset Levies Explained
Falling behind on your debts is never a fun place to be. It’s less fun when a levy is placed on your assets. In this article, we take a look at what an IRS levy is, why it happens, and what you can do about it. Note: If you have any tax trouble or owe more than $10k...