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...
We are proud to announce that associate attorney Paige Forwerck has been selected to the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star list for her work in family law. This recognition highlights her dedication to providing exceptional legal representation to families across...
It is not necessarily a sign that you are in trouble if you receive a collection letter from the IRS, but it does mean that there is a problem. These letters serve as indicators that you have an unpaid tax balance or that one of your payments was not fully processed....
For many taxpayers, the fear of an IRS audit looms long after the filing deadline has passed. However, the IRS does not have an infinite amount of time to scrutinize every return. Knowing the "look-back" periods given by the Internal Revenue Code can offer clarity and...
Imagine you show up to work in pajamas, start at noon and decide to take a nap mid-afternoon. If your boss shrugs and grumbles, "Just finish the project," you might be a contractor. However, if that nap leads to a stern talk in a glass-walled office, you are more...