Most people do not consider their actions as having any consequences. Just act and if it goes wrong, fix it then. That is not the best method of dealing with life, especially when the stakes are high. Trying to press on the “pause button” or trying to “reverse gears” can make matters worse. Sometimes, it …
Part 1 discussed the deferral of employment tax deposits and payments for the year 2020 (Deferral of employment tax deposits and payments through December 31, 2020 | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)). The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows the employer to defer the employer’s share of the social security tax for …
It is not necessary to say that this past year has been a particularly trying one. COVID has upended the entire world, especially the business one. Businesses long established as the foundation of the American economy have found themselves to being greatly diminished or have disappeared forever, such as Sears, Fry’s Electronics, and Soup!antation eatery. …
We will discuss the last two of the five business structures recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (Business Structures | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)) in this blog. Corporations (Forming a Corporation | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)) and S-Corporations (S Corporations | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)) involve shareholders rather than owners that the first three …
Business Taxes are Dependent upon Business Structure – Part 3 Read More »
As discussed in an earlier blog, there are five business structures recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (Business Structures | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)). Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies have been previously discussed. Sole Proprietorships (Sole Proprietorships | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)) will be discussed in this blog. A sole proprietor is an individual …
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As stated in earlier blogs, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not perfect. They can, and do, make mistakes. They can miscalculate tax amounts owed or even overlook deductions. Fortunately, for taxpayers there is a process that can reverse or stop an IRS’ decision or action that is unfair or incorrect. An Administrative appeal gives …
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Is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) always correct when assessing taxpayers’ tax returns? Of course not. Since IRS agents are human, they can make incorrect decisions or mathematical mistakes. How do you reverse their mistakes? A Collection Appeal allows taxpayers to challenge IRS’s actions regarding the collection of past taxes which may include the placement …
Just what exactly is a Statute of Limitations? Why is it important to me? These two questions are answered in this blog. The Statute of Limitations can determine whether the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can claim any taxes, penalties, and interest against you for past tax debts. The Statute of Limitations is the time frame …
Sometimes an individual underreports his or her income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Whenever the IRS discovers that this has occurred, it will investigate all parties involved, including spouses if the two have filed a joint tax return. If a spouse can prove to the IRS that he or she did not deliberately act …
As stated in earlier blogs, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has several different tools for collecting a tax debt. Another tool is the Bank Levy. Here, the IRS freezes your bank account and collects whatever money is being held in that bank account. If you do not have enough money to pay your tax debt …
As stated in earlier blogs, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can attach liens and levies against your personal and/or business assets to collect a tax debt. It can also attach a wage garnishment to your wages and earnings through your employer if you do not establish an installment agreement to pay the tax debt with …
A Wage Garnishment Release Frees Your Wages from the IRS Read More »
There is one more method of negating a tax lien against a property. A Tax Lien Withdrawal removes the Public Notice of Federal Tax Lien from an asset. This makes it easier to sell or refinance a property or asset. Remember that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) places a tax lien on property and/or assets …