Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang provide insight on what penalty relief is and how individuals can qualify for it.
Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
President Biden has announced his three-part student loan forgiveness plan that aims to provide relief to student loan borrowers, especially those belonging to low– and mid-income levels. Part I: Student Loan Forgiveness for Eligible Borrowers Borrowers with individual incomes less than $125,000, […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part IV: More Audits, More Tax Collection
We know that an increased budget for enforcement will lead to more audits. More audits mean more tax collection. The question that remains to be answered is exactly how much federal tax revenue the IRS expects to collect with the new Inflation […]
Optima Newsletter – August 2022
What is the Inflation Reduction Act? From a pandemic to inflation, American taxpayers haven’t been able to catch a break since 2020. To combat the current state of the economy, Senate has passed a new bill with a ten-year plan called the […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part III: More Auditors, More Audits
More than half of the $80 billion Inflation Reduction Act will be spent on IRS enforcement. This specifically means collecting back taxes, conducting criminal investigations, monitoring digital assets, obtaining legal support and hiring thousands of new IRS auditors. How many auditors will […]
What is Payroll Tax?
CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang provide helpful insight on what payroll tax is and how it can affect you.
Inflation Reduction Act Part II: IRS Spending
Between the inflation, the pandemic, and the Inflation Reduction Act, now is a scary time to owe back taxes. The bill has passed, granting the IRS $80 billion dollars in funds for their activity. Consequently, we’re expecting a massive increase in the […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part I: What is it?
From a pandemic to inflation, American taxpayers haven’t been able to catch a break since 2020. To combat the current state of the economy, Senate has passed a new bill with a ten-year plan. The Inflation Reduction Act is being sent to […]
Types of Loans for Small Businesses
Small business loans can be helpful and sometimes necessary in order to continue or expand a business. There are several types of loans available to small businesses, each with their own sets of pros and cons. Term Loans One of the most […]
Tax Rules for an Airbnb or Vacation Rental
Renting out your property as an Airbnb can be a good way to secure residual income. While Airbnb may send you a tax form at the end of the year. It’s important to understand your tax responsibilities to check for errors and […]