While there is no guaranteed method of avoiding audits, there are things to steer clear of that could trigger an IRS audit. The Senate recently approved nearly $80 billion in IRS funding, with $45.6 billion for enforcement, which could lead to more […]
New Consequences of Payroll Tax Liability
The responsibility of payroll taxes falls on the shoulders of employers, although they come from employee paychecks. The federal government, Social Security and Medicare heavily rely on taxes from employee wages. IRS revenue officers are now tracking how unpaid payroll taxes were […]
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 […]
What is IRS Notice 1444 and will you need it for filing your 2021 taxes?
With the pandemic still ongoing and many Americans out of a job, the distribution of two stimulus checks has helped many individuals pay their bills. Now that it is tax filing time, tax filers should have received Notice 1444 in the mail […]
What Does IRS Code 9001 Mean?
There are still many IRS terms and codes that are a mystery to the average taxpayer. Tax terms can be confusing, whether you’re a first-time tax filer or have been filing tax returns for years. IRS Code 9001 is a common error […]
Is the IRS Really Calling Me?
Optima Tax Relief provides assistance to individuals struggling with unmanageable IRS tax burdens. To assess your tax situation and determine if you qualify for tax relief, contact us for a free consultation. During tax season, tax filers can expect to see an […]
You Received an IRS Notice, Now What?
Optima Tax Relief provides assistance to individuals struggling with unmanageable IRS tax burdens. To assess your tax situation and determine if you qualify for tax relief, contact us for a free consultation. For those that have already filed their taxes, they may […]
What does it mean to get audited?
Back in the day, the word “audit” conjured up widespread fear and loathing. With an astonishing 5.6 percent of all Americans receiving that dreaded audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service in 1963, nearly everyone knew someone who had been subjected to […]
Your IRS Letter Explained: What to Do
As a taxpayer, one of the most frightening things you could receive in the mail is an IRS letter. Depending on the notice that you receive from the IRS, it can cause anxiety and fear, and you may even feel unsure about […]
Tax Liabilities: The Difference Between a Lien, Levy, and Garnishment
The IRS can be problematic to deal with – especially if you don’t have a clue about anything tax-related. For those who owe a liability to the IRS, it is important to understand how the IRS works in addition to any potential […]