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Can the IRS Freeze My Bank Account? What You Need to Know

9 September, 2024 | Tax Debt Tax Penalties

Summary The IRS has the authority to freeze funds in a taxpayer's bank account up to the amount of their tax debt. The IRS typically sends multiple notices before levying an account, giving the taxpayer time to address the issue. There are various reasons for the IRS to freeze an account, such as significant tax debt, non-compliance, or fraudulent activity. If an account is frozen, the taxpayer has 21 days to respond before the funds are sent to the IRS. Options to release a freeze... CONTINUE READING

What Is IRS Form 433-F Used for? Tips and Instructions

8 September, 2024 | Tax Debt Tax Help

Summary IRS Form 433-F (Collection Information Statement) is used to gather detailed financial information about taxpayers applying for specific tax relief programs. The form helps the IRS determine eligibility for alternative payment plans, including partial payment installment agreements and payment plans for high-balance tax bills. Taxpayers may need to file Form 433-F if their tax debt exceeds $50,000 and they want to make an installment agree... CONTINUE READING

What If You Don’t File Taxes for One to 20 Years?

8 September, 2024 | Tax Debt Unfiled Tax returns

Summary The consequences of not filing taxes vary depending on the amount owed and the time elapsed since the last filing. Failure to file on time incurs penalties and interest, which increase over time. After three years, unclaimed refunds are forfeited, and the IRS can take collection actions, including liens and levies once there is an unpaid tax bill and a certain amount of time has passed. Filing back taxes involves gathering financial d... CONTINUE READING

NY State Tax Warrant: What to Expect and How to Resolve

24 August, 2024 | Tax Debt Tax Help

Summary A tax warrant in New York is a legal claim by the state on personal and real property due to unpaid income, sales, or other New York State taxes. The Department of Taxation and Finance (NYS DTF) issues tax warrants, and they create a lien against assets, allowing the state to seize wages, income, and assets. Consequences include asset seizure, wage garnishment, and publication of tax debt. Tax warrants follow individuals regardless of where they... CONTINUE READING

Overcoming NY State Back Taxes: Relief and Consequences

24 August, 2024 | Offer in Compromise Tax Debt Tax Issues Tax Relief

Summary New York State taxpayers who are unable to satisfy their tax payment or filing obligations may face consequences such as tax warrants, wage garnishment, asset seizure, and penalties. Relief options include requesting penalty abatement, setting up monthly payment plans, exploring the Offer-in-Compromise program, filing for Innocent Spouse Relief, and utilizing the Voluntary Disclosure Program. Appeals against tax assessments are also possible. Unpaid taxes resu... CONTINUE READING

What Happens If You Owe the IRS More Than $10,000?

16 August, 2024 | Tax Debt

Summary People who owe the IRS $10,000 or more in unpaid taxes have several options to resolve their tax debt. The IRS offers several programs, such as installment agreements, penalty abatement, and offer-in-compromise, to help taxpayers pay off their balances. If you owe over $50,000 in taxes, you may face additional penalties and enforcement actions, including a higher chance of a wage garnishment, bank levies, asset seizures, and passport revocation. It's important to seek pr... CONTINUE READING

IRS Notice of Deficiency and Form 5564

5 May, 2024 | Tax Debt Tax Notices

What is an IRS Notice of Deficiency? An IRS Notice of Deficiency is an official letter you receive from the IRS if the tax agency determines that you owe them more money after you’ve already filed your yearly income tax return. This claim will happen if the IRS makes a legal determination that you owe additional income tax. This notice will note the unpaid tax debt plus interest and could potentially include penalties, too. The IRS might determ... CONTINUE READING

Is the IRS Fresh Start Program

5 May, 2024 | Tax Debt Tax Help

Is the IRS Fresh Start Program Legitimate? What to Look Out For If you’ve struggled with past due taxes, an ever-growing tax bill, and more interest and penalties than seem fair, you’ve likely come across information on the IRS Fresh Start program. Depending on your sources, you may have heard that it’s a way to pay less than what you owe on your taxes, a way to spread payments out over time, or a way to delay payments until you are able to ca... CONTINUE READING

Understanding Reduced Tax Refunds: How the Treasury Offset Program Works

7 April, 2024 | Tax Debt

Tax season is often met with anticipation as individuals eagerly await their tax refunds. However, some taxpayers may find that their refunds are less than expected or even reduced to zero. This occurrence may be attributed to the Treasury Offset Program (TOP), a mechanism through which the Department of Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) can intercept refunds to offset certain debts owed by taxpayers. Let's delve into the details of how this program operates and what tax... CONTINUE READING

When Does the IRS Come for Back Taxes?

9 March, 2024 | Late Filed Returns Tax Debt Uncategorized

How Long Until the IRS Comes After You for Back Taxes? Navigating federal back taxes can be daunting, to say the least. If you’ve got unpaid or unfiled taxes to deal with, it’s natural to feel some stress about the possible repercussions. The first step forward is understanding how long it takes for the IRS to initiate collection actions for back taxes. From there you can get a look at the bigger picture of your own situation. As of early 2024, the IRS has recently begun... CONTINUE READING

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