When the IRS conducts an audit of your tax return, it thoroughly examines your financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax laws. After completing the audit, the IRS issues a report detailing its findings, which may include adjustments...
Tax laws and forms are complicated, especially if you’re a business owner. You understand that claiming deductions is a common practice to reduce taxable income and lower tax liabilities. However, if the IRS disallows certain business deductions during an audit or...
Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. Lawmakers designed this new law to serve as a significant step toward preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities. What is the...
There are few experiences as intimidating as dealing with the IRS. The IRS can intercept your wages, seize or put liens on your property or even freeze your bank account. If you owe unpaid taxes, it is in your best interest that you figure out how to resolve the...
It’s nearly that time of the year when you have to file your taxes. You’ve likely been expecting it, but you’re not necessarily prepared for it. You aren’t alone. Tax season is often the most feared time of the year because taxpayers don’t want to know what they owe...
No one enjoys a tax audit. It can cause a lot of stress even if you are sure your books are correct. There is no guaranteed way of avoiding a tax audit. Each year, the IRS does a certain amount of random auditing in addition to those it implements because an...
Tax debt is arguably the most intimidating financial obligation a person can face because the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the power to take more aggressive collection actions than many other entities. Tax debts could lead to wage garnishment or government...
Individuals and businesses often seek creative solutions to alleviate their financial burden when dealing with tax obligations. One such option is the offer in compromise (OIC), a program administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). An offer in compromise is a...
Seeing a letter from the IRS is frightening. Many people set them aside without fully reading or understanding them, sometimes out of anxiety that isn’t easily managed. However, ignoring a notice from the IRS can be a major mistake. People familiar with the most...
Running a successful business is incredibly expensive. Thankfully, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does allow business owners to deduct certain expenses from their company's gross income when preparing an income tax return. Business owners can use deductions for...