Guiding You Through The Legal Process
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...
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...
Some tax-exempt organizations in Georgia and across the country may no longer need to comply with some reporting requirements under guidance released by the IRS and the Treasury Department in July. Every year, charitable organizations that have a tax exemption under...
The demand for unpaid taxes understandably strikes fear into some Georgia residents. Unfortunately, scammers use this emotional response to trick people into handing over their money. Although people need to take legitimate notices from the Internal Revenue Service...
The IRS has told people to be on alert for tax scams during the summer months. While the IRS does contact taxpayers in Georgia and around the country after the April federal tax filing deadline, they will do so by mail. Conversely, a scammer may leave a message on a...
In the weeks and months following the April deadline to file a federal tax return, the IRS verifies the data it receives and issues notices if needed. Georgia residents and others who receive a notice from the IRS should read it carefully and respond in a timely...
Tax scams seem to be everywhere, and they are most in evidence during income tax season. The Internal Revenue Service compiles an annual list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams. Here are five schemes from the 2018 list that taxpayers at various levels might...
Georgia residents who have a side activity in which they earn money may want to deduct related losses on their individual federal tax returns. If the Internal Revenue Service classifies the activity as a hobby, however, losses from the activity cannot be claimed as a...
For most people in Georgia and throughout the country, tax day is the only day in which they give much thought to their state and federal returns. However, those who receive a notice from the government may have to think about them for a little longer. The good news...
Georgia residents who are involved in the cryptocurrency market may find their tax filings more complex as the IRS has made efforts to tax crypto income. In Novemeber 2017, the IRS was victorious in a case against Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange. As a result of...
