The Wall Street Journal recently reported that those who owe more than $51,000 to the IRS will be prevented from getting a new or renewing their passport. This new law, which went into effect in March 2018, could affect an estimated 363,000 people who fall into this...
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Tax Liens And Audits
What to do if you get a letter from the IRS
There are few pieces of mail that are more likely cause your heart to skip a beat than an envelope from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS mails millions of letters for a variety of reasons. Likely the happiest reason is a refund check, the most difficult will be...
The chances of an audit are low, but don’t relax just yet
In the past few years, the Internal Revenue Service has had several setbacks. With budget cuts and the resulting layoffs, the tax collection agency is somewhat understaffed. With fewer personnel on hand, the IRS is not able to audit as many tax returns as it could in...
Last-minute tips for avoiding an audit
Contrary to popular belief, the likelihood of being selected for a tax audit is very rare. In fact, the likelihood of being audited has increased dramatically in the past few years. In 2010, American taxpayers had a 1 in 90 chance of being audited; in 2017, that...
Beware rushing through your taxes—it could lead to an audit
The deadline for filing your 2017 tax return is only two weeks away—are you prepared? If the answer is “no,” you are not alone. As of March 23, the Internal Revenue Service has received only 85.6 million tax returns of its expected 155 million....
The three types of tax audits
If you are like most taxpayers, you dread the thought of facing a tax audit. While tax audits are not usually as grave as they seem, they are intimidating nonetheless. The prospect of an IRS agent combing through your personal finances in search of an error is not...
Could your tax filing behavior increase your chance of an audit?
With only a few weeks left before the tax filing deadline, taxpayers are scrambling to file their returns. Perhaps even more feared than the deadline is what may come after it: A tax audit. While the majority of Americans’ tax returns will not be subject to an...
How do tax liens affect your credit?
If a taxpayer consistently fails to pay their taxes in full, the federal government may choose to file a tax lien. Tax liens can have serious ramifications for your credit report that can last several years. It is important for taxpayers to understand the implications...
The IRS clarifies its top tax filing myths
Americans have started filing their income taxes in preparation for the upcoming April deadline. When millions of people are handling a complicated issue like taxes, there are bound to be a few misunderstandings that pop up. Some of these misunderstandings are so...
If you owe back taxes, here’s what not to do
If you have outstanding tax payments, you are probably wondering how best to resolve your debts and avoid any penalties. This is often easier said than done. Handling tax debts can be a delicate matter, and a wrong step can make your situation even more complicated....