Georgia residents and others who owe a significant tax debt could be in danger of losing their passport. If the IRS determines that a person is trying to evade paying taxes or leave the country to avoid paying taxes, it will notify the State Department. At that point,...
Year: 2018
Company offers hybrid student loan/401(k) benefit
Georgia residents and others who are making student loan payments may struggle to contribute to a 401(k) plan. However, one company recently received permission from the IRS to make contributions on an employee's behalf. It is believed that the company that offers...
New Tax Law Prompts Companies to Consider Corporate Changes
S corporations have in recent years seen increasing popularity as the choice by many Atlanta, Georgia small business owners for the type of corporation they will establish for federal tax purposes. Although both the traditional C corporation and the S corp establish a...
Are you afraid to open that letter from the IRS?
Once tax season is over, most people breathe a sigh of relief and go on to other things. You looked over your federal return carefully before submitting it and thought all was well. Then, a couple of months later, a letter from the Internal Revenue Service turned up...
IRS has substantial power to collect data with a summons
When the Internal Revenue Service issues a summons to a taxpayer in Georgia or third-party performing services for taxpayers, the document represents a serious request for information. Failure to comply with a summons for information could prompt the federal...
IRS proposing regulations for qualified business income deduction
Revamped rules governing small business taxes may result in tax breaks for Georgia business owners. The Internal Revenue Service has proposed regulations that shed light on the qualified business income deduction, including which company owners might be able to claim...
An overview of a taxpayer’s rights
If a person is audited by the IRS, he or she has rights that the agency must respect. For instance, Georgia residents have the right to have questions answered promptly and to expect employees to act professionally at all times. If a taxpayer does not receive good...
Tax code change may result in more owing money
Taxpayers in Georgia and throughout the country could owe the IRS money in April 2019 according to the Government Accountability Office, which says that up to 30 million people have not had enough money withheld for taxes by their employers. This is because of changes...
How can I stop the IRS from garnishing my wages?
If you owe back taxes, you might find yourself wondering how you can prevent the IRS from garnishing your wages. You are not alone; many people in the Atlanta area find themselves stressing out about their tax debts and wage garnishments. It is best not to...
House wants to go around Johnson amendment
For roughly 50 years, the Johnson amendment has prohibited nonprofit organizations in Georgia and throughout the country from engaging in political campaigns. However, the House of Representatives voted to prevent the IRS from taking away the tax-exempt status of any...