Virtually no one wants to receive a letter from the IRS. Unfortunately, it can happen to anyone for various reasons, and it is important not to ignore notice of an audit. Even if Atlanta-area residents believe that the IRS made a mistake, making contact with the...
Month: May 2020
Use an offer in compromise to escape IRS tax debt
When you owe money to the IRS, it has a way of bogging you down. Not only financially, but also emotionally. While you may be in an unenviable position, there are steps you can take to escape IRS tax debt and reclaim control of your finances. An offer in compromise is...
What can you do if you don’t qualify for innocent spouse relief?
In a recent article, this blog discussed how to qualify for innocent spouse relief (“Could innocent spouse relief help with tax debt?” May 5, 2020). The problem is that not everyone will qualify for this type of relief from a spouse’s tax debt. If you attempted to...
Sales tax for online transactions could cause confusion, lawsuits
Running a business means adding many new tax obligations. Some people may have a difficult time keeping up with their personal tax responsibilities as it is, and it can certainly be hard to manage business-related tax matters as well. If Atlanta small business owners...
Could innocent spouse relief help with tax debt?
It is common for married Atlanta couples to file their taxes jointly. It can help them complete their taxes more quickly and even obtain better tax credits that could help lower their liabilities. However, it is possible that one spouse could withhold information on a...