October 9, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Liens
Can You Sell a House With a Tax Lien on It? Yes, you can sell a home even if it has an IRS tax lien against it. However, there will be extra paperwork involved, and the IRS will have a right to the proceeds of the sale, up to the amount of your tax debt. There are a few different ways to navigate the sale, depending on the situation. This post outlines the basics, but to get legal gui... CONTINUE READING
September 21, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Help
IRS Jeopardy Assessments — When the IRS Acts Without Warning IRS tax assessment and enforcement actions typically follow strict protocols and procedures. The agency sends letters, gives taxpayers time to respond, and eventually moves on to liens, levies, and seizures. The entire process takes months, giving taxpayers plenty of time to question the amount owed, come up with payment arrangements, and otherwise avoid aggressive collection efforts. Jeopardy a... CONTINUE READING
September 21, 2025 | Passport Tax Debt
Can the IRS Revoke My Passport Over Back Taxes? You could lose your passport over unpaid taxes. Unpaid federal tax debt can lead to restrictions and revocation of your passport, making it impossible for you to travel to visit family or work. IRS passport revocation is indirectly possible, meaning that while the IRS cannot outright revoke your passport, it can take steps that trigger the U.S. State Department to place lim... CONTINUE READING
September 21, 2025 | Tax Debt
What Assets Can New York State Legally Seize for Back Taxes? If you owe taxes to the New York Department of Taxation and Finance, they may seize your assets. The DTF's asset seizure process is slightly different from the IRS's, but in both cases, they can take a significant portion of your assets. To protect your assets, you need to know what the DTF can legally seize and how to respond when you receive a levy (seizure) notice. Key takeaways:... CONTINUE READING
August 17, 2025 | Tax Levy
What to Do If Your Business Is Padlocked for Unpaid Taxes If your business has fallen behind on taxes in New York, you could face more than just collection letters. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) and, in some cases, the IRS, have the authority to physically shut down a business that fails to resolve its tax debts. At this stage of collections, you need legal representa... CONTINUE READING
August 17, 2025 | FBAR Tax Penalties
Can the IRS Really Take Half the Money in My Foreign Bank Accounts? If you have money tucked away in a foreign bank account, you’ve probably heard the scary stories: the IRS can swoop in and take half of your balance if you haven’t filed the proper paperwork. It sounds extreme, but there’s some truth to it. U.S. taxpayers with foreign accounts are required to file an annual FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts), and the penalties for missing one can be steep.... CONTINUE READING
August 17, 2025 | Late Filed Returns Tax Debt
What Is IRS Notice LT36? Sent to Federal Employees and Retirees Since 2013, the number of federal employees with tax debt has risen to about 6% (5% or more of congressional employees and about 4% of White House staff). In the spring of 2025, the IRS sent letters to 525,000 federal employees and retirees with a dire implication: If you don’t reconcile... CONTINUE READING
July 23, 2025 | payroll tax
Behind on Payroll Taxes in New York? What You Need to Know Employees in New York must deal with federal, state, and sometimes, local payroll taxes. Failure to pay or file these taxes can lead to significant penalties and potentially put your business at risk. To get help now, contact us at the Law Offices of Timothy S. Hart today, or read on for more details. Key Takeaways: Employers in Ne... CONTINUE READING
July 23, 2025 | tax collections Tax Debt
Who Can Be Held Personally Liable for New York State Business Taxes? In New York, the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) has the right to hold individuals responsible for unpaid sales or withholding taxes. The state is willing to go after individuals who have the authority and responsibility to track, calculate, withhold, deposit, or otherwise remit the business's sales or payroll taxes to the NYS DTF. To ge... CONTINUE READING
July 23, 2025 | payroll tax tax collections
Shutting Down a Business With Tax Debt What to Expect and What You Need to Do: Making the decision to shutter your company can be stressful, but it also means having to manage existing tax debt. It’s a misconception that closing your doors gets you off the hook. If you owe federal or New York State taxes, the business is financially responsible for paying them, and in some cases, you may be personally liable for unpaid... CONTINUE READING
New York sales tax audits are often triggered by specific patterns, such as reporting inconsistencies, industry risk factors, and ongoing compliance issues. If your sales tax filings raise questions at the New York Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF), they may review yo...
