Many taxpayers are hesitant about calling the IRS for several reasons, including the long wait time to speak with a representative. A phone call could take hours that you may not have to spare in your day to get answers to simple […]
How the Economy and Inflation Affect Your Taxes
With the rise of gas prices and the decline of the housing market, it’s no secret that the United States is experiencing inflation. Inflation doesn’t stop at gas and housing, though, as the state of the economy also impacts your taxes. The […]
Optima Newsletter – June 2022
Can the IRS Automatically Complete Tax Returns? A new study shows that the IRS may be able to complete nearly half of the nation’s tax returns automatically. The study proves that over 60 million pre-populated tax returns can be correctly auto filled […]
Tips for Choosing a Tax Professional
There is no shame in needing professional help during tax season. In fact, if you’re able to afford tax assistance or find community resources, you’ll have a better likelihood of accurate returns. Getting your return completed correctly the first time means fewer […]
What if I Can’t Pay My Installment Agreement?
CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Phil Hwang reconvene to continue the discussion on IRS installment agreements. In this episode of The Tax Show for People Who Owe, the hosts discuss solutions to unaffordable payment plans. What should you do if […]
The Consequences of Owing Taxes
Owing the IRS can be a scary and confusing time, especially if you don’t know what to expect. The IRS has protocols to collect past due balances. This article will review the consequences of owing taxes. Interest and Penalties The IRS adds […]
Tax Reduction Strategies
While taxes are inevitable, you want to make sure that you’re not paying more than you have to. You can legally reduce your taxes by using strategies that you may not be aware of. Here are some tax reduction strategies from Optima […]
What are Non-Taxable Earnings?
There are instances where income will not be taxed, whether or not you report it during tax season. Understanding which earnings are taxable versus non-taxable could save you a lot of time and trouble when you file your tax returns. Non-taxable earnings […]
Do You Qualify for an IRS Installment Agreement?
Paying an IRS liability in full isn’t always an option. This is why the IRS offers installment agreements, or payment plans, to help taxpayers pay off their debt. For this week’s episode, CEO David King discusses installment agreement options with Lead Tax […]
Optima Newsletter – May 2022
IRS Unclaimed Tax Refunds The IRS announced that it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds from 2018 and gave taxpayers until the end of the season to claim their money. If you missed out on claiming your refund, there are steps […]