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When should I hire an experienced tax professional (such as a tax attorney-CPA-EA, Will Harmon of Harmon Tax Resolution, LLC) to represent me in front of the IRS or state taxing agency? There are many situations where having the representation of a multifaceted tax professional will play a significant role in not only putting this stressful situation behind…

Can the IRS Put a Tax Lien on My House? The IRS will likely put a tax lien on your home if you are in an unfortunate situation where you have a significant tax balance owed and have payments past due. The IRS files a public document, the Notice of Federal Tax Lien, to alert…

There are several options to consider when one has a tax balance owed to the IRS. One can seek an Offer In Compromise; one could utilize Installment Plan options, or most likely as a last resort, to declare a form of bankruptcy. In these options, the tax debt is reduced. However, there is an option…

To qualify for Currently Not Collectible (“CNC”) status, one must prove that they cannot pay any portion of the taxes owed. In addition to showing earnings are only enough to cover allowable living costs, one must demonstrate a complete lack of resource availability from borrowing, whether from a bank, credit card, or any associate’s lending…

People often ask whether it is worth calling a tax resolution firm to assist when they receive an IRS notification in the mail. The best answer I can provide would be to give an example of a recent client who called me. Prior to his calling me, my client spoke with his tax preparer to…

Just seeing a notice from the IRS in your mailbox can often evoke a wide range of internal responses from somewhere between concern and outright panic. Even though it feels natural for these types of reactions to occur, they are not always warranted. Each year the IRS sends millions of notices to taxpayers across the…

The answer to this question is a resounding NO! Even if you owe back taxes when tax return filing is due, it is imperative to file the tax return anyway. Not filing a tax return will evoke far higher consequences than what occurs from being unable to pay the taxes current taxes owed because one…

Few people look forward to tax filing season. Unless you are an accountant who loves tax season, you probably dread this time of year, and you are thrilled when your return is in, your refund is on the way, or your tax debt is all paid off. When you sign your tax return and send…

When it comes to your money, there’s only one person with your best interests at heart – and that person is looking back at you in the mirror. Handling your finances and making decisions can give you peace of mind and help you avoid costly mistakes. There is a lot to be said for the…

Unpaid payroll taxes are serious to the IRS and are some of the worst kinds of back taxes you can owe. If you’re a small business owner with a payroll tax problem, read on to learn what you can do to avoid the IRS crippling your business or shutting your business completely. Already in payroll…