Guiding You Through The Legal Process
Georgia residents may have heard about the crypto-currency called Bitcoin. Even if they haven't heard of it, the IRS certainly has, and the organization has won a court order to get the identities of those who own 14,355 accounts at Coinbase. Those accounts have...
The Avrahamis' motion for reconsideration was denied by Federal Judge Mark Holmes in November. The court concluded that at least one of the policies was so "ill-drafted" that it was both an occurrence policy and a claims-made policy. The Avrahamis argued, in the...
The end of the calendar year is generally a time of celebration and cheer for Georgia residents. However, the end of the holiday season usually means the beginning of the tax season. While this may be a busy time for accountants and taxpayers, the IRS has tried to...
If a Georgia resident fails to pay a federal tax bill in a timely manner, the IRS may place a lien on that person's property. This helps to ensure that the government will get the money that it is owed. Tax liens are only imposed after a taxpayer has been notified of...
Tax law in Georgia can be a complicated matter. If you owe back taxes to the state, the government may begin a collections process to recoup the taxes you owe. There are different types of procedures the Georgia Department of Revenue may use to try to collect on...
Some people in Georgia might receive a notice from the IRS about verifying a taxpayer's identity. According to one expert, these letters most often indicate that a taxpayer has been the victim of identity theft. However, the IRS may not be easy to deal with. One woman...
Georgia residents may have firsthand experience with how complicated the federal tax code can be. Such confusion has led to the creation of generalizations or myths that some may have come to take for granted. While it is true that the IRS generally audits those who...
In 2015, 10 million people were hit with failure to pay estimated tax penalties in Georgia and across the nation. This was an increase from 7.2 million in 2010. While penalties differ for each taxpayer, it could add hundreds of dollars to a tax bill. Those who derive...
When you prepare your tax return, you should be aware of key tax issues that might raise red flags with the Internal Revenue Service and lead to an examination of your business practices. IRS agents do not tell you everything about their mindset, agenda or procedures...
Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code offers full discharge for your allowable debts. In Chapter 13, you can repay some debts through a court-approved payment plan, and the remaining obligations will be eligible for discharge. Chapters 7 and 13 manage tax debt in the same...
