December 5, 2023 | ERC
Penalties & Consequences for Erroneous ERC Claims During COVID, the ERC credit, as well as many other government incentives, helped many businesses keep their doors open, but these programs were also rife with abuse. Now, the IRS is paying special attention to ERC audits, and at the time of writing, the agency has stopped processing new ERC claims and issued several warnings about ERC fraud. ... CONTINUE READING
December 5, 2023 | payroll tax
Unpaid Payroll Taxes: Penalties, Personal Liability, and More An overwhelming 70% of all revenue collected by the IRS comes directly from employee wages. That said, the tax agency puts a lot of weight on payroll taxes and ensuring that businesses pay the right amount... CONTINUE READING
December 5, 2023 | Tax Laws
Can You Go to Jail for Unfiled or Unpaid Taxes? Tax time is one of the most dreaded times of the year. Even though it’s relatively easy to file your taxes with the help of accountants and online tools, many people put off filing until the last possible moment. In extreme cases, people may choose not to file at all. If this is the situation you find... CONTINUE READING
November 7, 2023 | FBAR Tax Compliance
IRS Criminal Investigation Voluntary Disclosure Practice and Form 14457 If you suspect you may be investigated for a criminal tax matter, the best thing to do may be to come clean with a voluntary disclosure. The IRS's Voluntary Disclosure Practice may be able to help you prevent or reduce criminal prosecution for past actions related to IRS code violations. However, you should never take this step without consulting with an attorney — to get help now, contact us today at the Timo... CONTINUE READING
November 7, 2023 | Tax Debt
Letter 725-B: The IRS Wants to Meet With You When it comes to taxes, one of the few things that is worse than getting an unexpected letter is getting an unexpected visit from the IRS at your home or place of business. If you're not prepared, a surprise visit from someone you like can be unsettling. Now, imagine a visit from an IRS employee who wants to review your financial records and c... CONTINUE READING
November 7, 2023 | Payment Plans Tax Debt
Summary The IRS sends a CP523 notice to taxpayers who have defaulted on their installment agreements, which are monthly payment plans set up to pay off tax debt. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including missed payments, failure to file tax returns, unpaid taxes, or not responding to IRS requests for financial information. If you receive a CP523 notice, you have 30 days to respond and rectify the situation to avoid further action. It is crucial to read the notice carefully... CONTINUE READING
October 10, 2023 | Payment Plans
Summary Form 433-D, Installment Agreement, is a single-page form that outlines the terms of an installment agreement between an individual or business and the IRS. It is used to finalize installment agreements, including streamlined, non-streamlined, direct debit, financially verified, and partial payment installment agreements. To complete the form, the taxpayer provides personal and tax-related information, including the amount of tax owed, monthly payment amounts and... CONTINUE READING
October 10, 2023 | Payment Plans
Ways to Pay New York State Taxes and Consequences if You Don’t You may have more options for paying your New York State tax bill than you realize. Whichever option you choose, don’t wait too long. Here’s what you should know. Paying your New York State taxes on time is essential, but knowing how to make a payment or figuring out what to do if you can’t pay in full isn’t always easy. Thankfully, the New York State Department of Tax and Finance (DTF) offers several options f... CONTINUE READING
October 9, 2023 | Tax Relief
Summary The Collection Appeals Program (CAP) allows taxpayers to appeal certain IRS collection actions, such as liens, levies, and installment agreements. It is available for disagreements concerning levies, seizures, liens, and installment agreements, but only at certain points during each collection action. CAP cannot be used to appeal most IRS decisions or actions concerning jeopardy levies, offers in compromise, trust fund recovery penalties, penalty appeals, audit reconsiderat... CONTINUE READING
September 8, 2023 | Tax Notices
Taxpayer's Guide to the IRS CP503 Notice IRS Notice CP503: Second Reminder of Unpaid Taxes If you owe taxes, the IRS sends out numerous reminders and demands for payments. The CP503 notice is generally the second notice that the IRS sends, and it comes after the CP501. If you don't respond to CP503, the IRS will send CP504, which gets much more severe. Tired of... CONTINUE READING
What Is an Alter Ego Levy and How to Protect Your Assets? An alter ego levy is when the IRS seizes assets owned by your alter ego to cover your tax debt. If you've received notice of an alter ego lien or levy, you need to take action – this is not routine tax debt co...
