Guiding You Through The Legal Process
Tax forms have all been mailed, and the deadline for filing starts to loom for many people. As you prepare to file your 2016 taxes, your goal is to limit your obligations to the government and maximize a refund if you are getting one. Every year, millions of American...
Most Georgia residents understand that the best way to avoid the wrath of the IRS is to file a tax return and pay taxes on time. However, those who don't follow those rules aren't necessarily going to be sent to jail. Typically, the IRS would rather work out a...
Georgia residents who have taken the earned income tax credit on their federal tax returns will have their refunds held until Feb. 15. The same is true of those who claim the additional child tax credit. According to the IRS, it is taking this step to provide more...
If you owe the IRS money and you aren't able to keep up or schedule a payment plan, they may start the process of garnishing your wages or other property through an IRS levy. The IRS can seize your legal property to offset the money you owe them for your taxes. If you...
Georgia residents who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit will not be able to receive their refund until at least Feb. 15. This change was made in an effort to combat tax refund fraud as well as identity theft. Through June 2016, 26...
As you work hard just to pay the bills and put food on the table, it's tough to keep up with Uncle Sam at the same time, and you may fall behind on taxes if you aren't prepared for the expense when it comes time to file. IRS debt isn't something that goes away if you...
As Georgia taxpayers may know, problems may sometimes occur when a tax return is filed. In some cases, the Internal Revenue Service may not have any record of that filing. Knowing how to prove that a return was filed may be important to avoid paying the penalties....
Whenever a consumer buys a product or brings in revenue, they are required to pay taxes set by the federal and state government. As non-profit organizations don't make a profit, they can gain a tax exempt status that allows them to avoid paying certain taxes on...
Some Georgia residents and companies have tax problems that lead to enforcement actions by the Internal Revenue Service. When they do, they are able to go through the IRS's appeals process. Cases that are complex and that involve large amounts of money have...
Georgia residents with overdue bills are likely aware that the activities of debt collectors can sometimes border on harassment, and they could be alarmed to learn that four private companies have been authorized to pursue unpaid taxes on behalf of the Internal...
