Free eBook on First Time Penalty Waiver

You made a mistake by either filing your tax return late or paying taxes late. As a result, the IRS charged you penalties. The penalties charged by the IRS can be significant. If this was your first time making this mistake, you may qualify for First Time Penalty Waiver. Continue reading…


Dealing with an IRS Tax Lien and FREE eBook

The IRS has the right to protect the government’s interest in all your property, including real estate, personal property and financial assets by filing a tax lien.  Owing taxes is bad enough.  But once the IRS files a tax lien, your IRS tax situation may get worse.  We review important aspects of IRS tax liens.  Continue reading…


Is Work Clothing Tax Deductible?

This is a question we are asked by both employees and business owners.  You are required to wear a suit at work.  You hate wearing a suit and you would never wear a suit outside of work.  You should be able to deduct the cost of purchasing a suit.  Right? No, you are not able to deduct your suit purchase.   Continue reading…


IRS to Use Debt Collectors

The Internal Revenue Service will soon use private debt collectors to collect unpaid back taxes.  This new tax collection provision was included in the new highway funding bill that passed in December.   Included in the new law is the authorization for private debt collectors to make “robocalls” or “robotexts” to collect unpaid IRS taxes.  The use of robocalls may make it easier for scammers.   Continue reading…