Believe it or not, you actually interact with the IRS quite frequently. You may always be interacting with them directly, but you’re nearly always engaging with the IRS in some way: through your employer’s withholding from your paychecks, when yo...

If you’ve ever struggled with a serious tax issue, you’re more than likely no stranger to the IRS. Depending on the issue and depending on the amount of money you owe the IRS, you’ve probably received your fair share of letters from them. To th...

The IRS makes for a pretty disappointing pen pal. If you’ve ever dealt with them, you know what we’re talking about. When you’re struggling with a major tax debt, an audit defense, or an IRS wage garnishment or tax levy, most communication with...

Filing your taxes can be a huge undertaking, even if your financial situation hasn’t changed much since last year, so submitting or mailing is often quite the stress relief. But what happens if the IRS rejects your return? Why does it get rejected?...

During tax season, consumers must be extra vigilant with their personal information. Each year the IRS compiles a “Dirty Dozen” list detailing the most common tax scams of the year. Identity theft continues to make the list year after yea...

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December, much of the analysis and concern surrounded the large tax cuts to the wealthy and the small cuts to the middle and lower class. However, the tax plan will change more than your paycheck and how you f...

Google, Outlook, or a tried and true notepad? Whatever your preference, mark your calendars with these important tax dates. Keeping track (or failing to) can lead to a bigger refund or higher taxes! The important dates kick off just this week. Open E...

Working for yourself comes with the benefit being flexible to make your own schedule, but it also comes with the responsibility of paying your own federal taxes. As an employee, you can expect to pay your federal taxes at the end of the tax year, but...

While the IRS will never win a popularity contest, failing to obey tax laws or submitting a tax return with mistakes can subject you to penalties and fines. Use this penalty checklist as a guide to prepare accurate and timely tax returns. Tax Mistake...

If you owe money in back taxes to the IRS, an IRS revenue officer (RO) may be assigned to your case. Your case will first be assessed by an IRS revenue agent and then escalated to a revenue officer if it is felt your case requires further attention. ...