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

14 February, 2026 | Tax Debt Tax Help

NY State Tax Warrant: What to Expect and How to Resolve What Is a Tax Warrant in NY? How to Resolve New York Tax Liens The New York Department of Taxation and Finance (NYS DTF) can file a tax warrant against you if you have delinquent income tax, sales tax, or other New York State taxes. A tax warrant is the first collection action taken by the state. A warrant works like a tax lien. It attaches to all of your assets a... CONTINUE READING

Is It Worth Hiring a Tax Pro for Unfiled Returns?

22 November, 2025 | Tax Help Unfiled Tax returns

Should I Hire a Tax Professional for Unfiled Returns? Taxpayers frequently miss the deadline for filing their tax returns, with millions of returns going unfiled every year. Even though it’s common, you should still do everything you can to get your returns filed on time; otherwise, you’ll have to deal with IRS penalties and interest charges on the balance you owe. But getting caug... CONTINUE READING

What Are IRS Jeopardy Assessments—and Are You at Risk?

21 September, 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

What to Do When You Receive Certified Mail From the IRS

28 June, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Help

Why Did I Get a Certified Letter from the IRS? Receiving a certified letter from the IRS may cause you to feel nervous. After all, most IRS notices don’t usually signal happy news. While the IRS may not be sending something with devastating news, their certified letter is something serious that requires your attention. Never ignore a certified letter from the IRS. These letters genera... CONTINUE READING

What is the IRS Fresh Start Program?

5 January, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Help

Summary The IRS Fresh Start Program was initiated in 2011 to help taxpayers struggling with tax debt. It is not a specific program, but a set of changes to existing laws and programs, including increased tax lien thresholds, easier installment agreements, and expanded Offer in Compromise options. The program's goal is to help taxpayers get back on track and avoid aggressive collection tactics. While legitimate, the term "Fresh Start Program" has been misused by some tax relief firm... CONTINUE READING

How to Modify Your IRS Installment Agreement: A Simple Guide

23 December, 2024 | Payment Plans Tax Help

Summary This guide outlines how to make changes to your IRS payment plan, such as reducing your monthly payment, changing your payment date or method, or adding a new tax debt to your plan. If you can no longer afford to make payments, you may be able to apply for currently not collectible status or an offer in compromise. If you default on your payment plan, the IRS generally gives you 30 days to get back into good standing. The IRS charges fees for making changes to your installme... CONTINUE READING

IRS Form 843 Request for Abatement: What It Is and How to Use It

12 November, 2024 | Tax Help Tax Penalties

Summary IRS Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement, is used to request a refund of taxes paid in error or an abatement of penalties. Common reasons for using Form 843 include penalty abatement for first-time offenses, erroneous withholding by employers, and IRS mistakes or delays. It's important to review eligibility requirements and provide accurate personal details, tax information, and an explanation of the request. The form should be signed, dated, and sent to the... CONTINUE READING

Tax Emergency? Guide to Form 911 for Taxpayer Advocate Help

12 October, 2024 | Tax Help

Summary The Form 911, known as the Request for Taxpayer Advocate Assistance, serves as a gateway for taxpayers seeking help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent division of the IRS. TAS provides assistance to taxpayers who have been unable to resolve their tax issues through regular channels. The form enables taxpayers to seek intervention when facing economic harm, adverse actions, potential incurring of expensive costs, unanswered IRS correspondence, and when t... CONTINUE READING

IRS Special Agents Investigating You? Here’s What to Do

9 September, 2024 | Tax Fraud Tax Help

Summary If you're being investigated by IRS special agents, it's crucial to contact a tax attorney immediately. They can assist in handling the investigation, safeguarding your rights, and potentially providing legal representation in a criminal court case. IRS special agents investigate possible tax crimes, and an investigation can begin when an auditor, collection officer, investigative analyst, the public, or law enforcement alerts them to a potential crime. The investigation inv... 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

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