Mockensturm, Ltd. Legal Blog

A tax lien puts the public on notice that you owe the IRS. A tax levy takes your money. The difference is significant, and so is the narrow window taxpayers have to respond before accounts are frozen and wages are diverted. Receiving a certified letter from the IRS is...

Missing a tax filing deadline can happen for many reasons. A complex financial portfolio or a sudden surge in business demand may delay even an organized taxpayer. Even so, putting off a required return often creates problems that become harder to fix. If you have...

For years, the chances of an IRS audit felt remote for most taxpayers. Artificial intelligence has changed that calculation significantly, and businesses and individuals in Ohio and Kentucky need to understand exactly how. Backed by modernization funding from the...

Filing taxes isn’t on the top of a list of fun activities for most people, but it’s something that must be handled carefully. Failure to file accurate tax returns can lead to significant issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  The IRS has many ways to...

A tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can feel like an uphill battle for any small business owner. If you run a business in Kentucky and disagree with a determination the agency has made, you may have a formal path to push back. Your rights in an IRS...

If you receive an IRS notice of appointment, it means the IRS wants to meet with you to review specific parts of your tax return. That alone can feel stressful, but this type of notice usually marks the start of a conversation, not a conclusion. Here’s what you need...

Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can feel overwhelming. Your mind starts to worry about the business, especially while managing the pressure of tax compliance. Understanding the most common pitfalls is the first step toward protecting your...

Your student loan balance may disappear through forgiveness. Relief may follow. Yet tax season may raise another question: could the canceled amount affect your federal taxes? Federal rules sometimes treat forgiven debt as income. Because of that, the forgiven amount...

The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025 created a major shift in federal tax law. This legislation introduced a new deduction for hourly workers to reduce their taxable income. This benefit applies to tax years 2025 through 2028. It aims to provide...