When dealing with taxes, most people in Atlanta and elsewhere feel overwhelmed. Even if they do not have tax situations that are considered overly complicated, it can still be difficult to know how to file, what information to provide, what to pay and when to pay....
Tax Audits
Tax litigation could address disagreements with the IRS
Some taxpayers may believe that they have a genuine claim for certain deductions on their taxes or that they are appropriately entering information on certain forms. However, the IRS does not always agree with taxpayers on these matters, and it is not uncommon for the...
4 tips for preparing for an audit
Going through an IRS audit is no one’s idea of a pleasant event. Nonetheless, it could happen to any Atlanta taxpayer, though only a relatively small number of taxpayers across the country are audited each year. If a person does face an audit, it is important to...
Avoid panic after receiving a notice about your tax return
Though the beginning of a new year can usher in resolutions, ideas for change, hope and other positive aspects to life, it also marks the beginning of the tax season. Most Atlanta residents groan at the idea of gathering their tax documents and making sure their forms...
An audit could result from filing mistakes
For many Atlanta residents, the last thing they want during tax season is to receive any kind of notice from the IRS. Often, notices from the agency relate to issues with tax returns and a possible audit, which can be stressful for any taxpayer to receive....
Can the IRS send me a bill 4 years after I filed my taxes?
Getting taxes filed on time can be stressful. The frustration that comes with filing taxes can be even worse if the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) claims that you need to pay a fine because you failed to meet a deadline. There are a number of potential problems the...
Feds accuse two billionaires of hiding assets in foreign accounts
What happens when you take billions in assets and attempt to hide them for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) using foreign accounts? You get a series of cases that catch media attention and serve as a warning for taxpayers throughout the country. The first case...
3 ways a tax lawyer can help during an audit.
Getting a notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of an impending tax audit is stressful. The language the IRS uses in the notification may be confusing and the full implication of the audit may seem unclear. What will happen? Could the audit lead to a...
A taxpayer could face one of various audits
Making a mistake on a tax return or the IRS making an error could result in a person’s tax situation needing another look. As a result, any Atlanta resident could get a notice for an audit in the mail. Though an official notice can seem stressful, it is important to...
Notice of an audit should be taken seriously
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...