The IRS wants their money, but that doesn’t mean they strive to squeeze every penny from a consumer or business. Instead, the IRS deploys multiple repayment methods and plans that suit the needs of the taxpayer. One of those methods is the Offer in Compromise (OIC). The OIC carries unique advantages for taxpayers because the […]
Federal Income Taxes
Common IRS Tax Penalties
There are a wide variety of IRS tax penalties available for different situations that arise. If you forget to file your tax return, there’s a tax penalty for that. If you can’t pay the tax due, there’s a tax penalty for that. If the tax return you file isn’t correct, there’s a tax penalty for […]
IRS Tax Liens
IRS tax liens can be broken down into two categories: (1) unfiled liens and (2) filed liens. Federal Tax Lien: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Federal Tax Liens In the world of taxes, numerous terms and concepts can confuse the average taxpayer. One such term is a federal tax lien. […]
Nine Things to Know About the House’s Tax Plan
House Republicans recently passed a bill that would significantly change the tax code. Here are some of the major changes: 1. Tax Relief for the Middle Class…Maybe. The bill doubles the standard deduction, to $12,200 from $6,350 for single filers, and to $24,400 from $12,700 for married couples. Sounds great, right? But the bill eliminates […]
IRS Interest Rate Stays at Four Percent
Tax Attorney Serving the State of New Jersey Including Bergen County The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the interest rate for the fourth quarter of 2017 for underpayments will remain at 4%. The IRS interest rate changes every quarter. The IRS interest rate is based on federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage points. In the […]
6 Options If You Owe Money to the IRS
Tax Attorney Helping Individuals who Owe the IRS in Bergen County and all of New Jersey If you owe money to the IRS, there are several options available to you. The most important thing to keep in mind is to act. If you ignore the problem, it will only make matters worse. As an arm […]
I Forgot to File My Taxes, What Happens Now?
Forgot to File Taxes? Now’s the time to take care of it. If you forgot to file your taxes this year, or haven’t filed in several years, consider taking care of it now. There are many reasons you should file your tax returns: It’s a crime not to. Besides the tax due, you’ll also owe […]
What to Do After the IRS Rejects Your Offer in Compromise
TL;DR If the IRS rejected your Offer in Compromise (OIC), you’re not alone—the IRS rejects a large portion of OIC applications. In fact, out of 30,163 OIC proposals in FY 2023, the IRS accepted only 12,711, representing approximately 42% of the proposals. This means the majority of offers are not approved on the first try. […]
