IRS Help Without the Stress

Innocent Spouse Relief is designed to protect a spouse who was unaware of the mistakes and shouldn’t be held liable for them. Below are answers to some of the most common questions people ask about this relief.1. Can I apply if we’re still married?Yes, you can apply even if you’re still legally m...

3 inches high and weighing 4 pounds, forms, documents, and letters were sent to the IRS as part of an Offer-In-Compromise.  Now we wait for the IRS to approve of deny the application.  It can take up to a year to get the answer.Well, let me tell you.When dealing with the IRS, I must present the I...

When taxpayers look for help with IRS problems, the focus often lands on titles: lawyer, CPA, or enrolled agent. While credentials matter, they are not the most important factor in getting results. What truly matters is experience with IRS collections and resolution work.Many IRS cases are not le...

When taxpayers receive IRS notices, face back taxes, or deal with IRS collections, many assume they need to hire a lawyer immediately. While attorneys play an important role in certain cases, several common myths can lead people to overpay, or hire the wrong professional for their situation.Myth:...

Carlos owed $30,000 in back taxes and had fallen behind after several years of unfiled tax returns. Like many taxpayers facing IRS collection actions, he felt overwhelmed and assumed his only option was to hire a tax attorney. The idea of legal trouble made him worry that he needed the most aggre...

When you’re dealing with IRS notices, back taxes, or IRS collection actions, choosing the right tax professional matters. Many taxpayers are unsure whether they need a tax attorney, a CPA, or an enrolled agent (EA). Understanding the differences can help you get the right level of help without ov...

When facing IRS problems, many taxpayers wonder who they should hire, a lawyer, a CPA, or an enrolled agent (EA). Each professional has different training and strengths, but all three can represent you before the IRS.Tax Attorneys are licensed to practice law. They can represent you in court, pro...

Many retirees with tax debt believe their income is protected simply because they are no longer working. Unfortunately, that assumption can lead to unpleasant surprises when IRS collections are involved. While retirement income does receive some protections, the IRS still has the authority to col...

Linda is a retiree who depends primarily on Social Security for her monthly income. Like many retirees, she assumed that her benefits were safe from IRS collection. That belief changed when she noticed her Social Security payments were smaller than expected. After investigating, Linda learned tha...

If you are self-employed and claim a home-office deduction, you probably already know that your office needs to be used exclusively for business.  But what happens when your spouse occasionally uses your office?  Or you have a W-2 job and bring some of that work into the same office?  What if you...