14 February, 2026 | Tax Relief Unfiled Tax returns
IRS Form 15103: Why You Received It and How to Complete It Tax Relief | Unfiled Tax Returns If you've received Form 15103, it's because the IRS believes you have not filed your tax returns. In most cases, the agency sends this form with Notice CP56, CP59, CP516, or CP518, but it's possible to receive it with another notice.... CONTINUE READING
10 October, 2025 | Tax Laws Tax Levy Tax Liens Tax Relief
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 collection, and generally, the IRS only pursues this route when they believe you are hiding assets or they have the right to pierce the corporate veil due to co-mingling. ... CONTINUE READING
10 November, 2024 | Tax Compliance Tax Relief
Summary The IRS has no limit on how far back it can go to collect unfiled taxes since the filing of a tax return triggers the deadlines on the ability to collect unpaid taxes. The agency can assess taxes for any year that a tax return hasn't been filed through an audit process, and if the taxes aren't paid voluntarily, the IRS can use various collection methods to obtain the money (tax liens and levy's). The consequences of not filing taxes can vary based on how long... CONTINUE READING
10 November, 2024 | Tax Penalties Tax Relief
Summary Penalty relief can be negotiated with the IRS and NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for various tax penalties, including failure to file, negligence, fraud, late filing and failure to pay on time. 1) Reasonable cause for the failure to file or pay taxes can be a basis for penalty reduction. 2) First-time penalty abatement is available for taxpayers with no history of tax problems who incur a penalty for the first time. 3) Reasonable cause relief is available for taxpaye... CONTINUE READING
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 result in penalties, ta... CONTINUE READING
16 January, 2024 | Tax Relief
Tax Help and the IRS Currently Not Collectible Status Title: "Unraveling Tax Complexities: An In-Depth Guide to Navigating IRS’ Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status" Introduction Obtaining hardship status with the IRS, also known as Currently Not Collectible (CNC) or status 53, becomes more than a mere convenience – it transforms into a crucial necessity for those genuinely grappling with fina... CONTINUE READING
9 October, 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
3 June, 2023 | Tax Issues Tax Levy Tax Liens Tax Relief
Summary CP14 is a notice from the IRS demanding payment for unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties. You may receive this notice for various reasons, including filing a tax return without full payment, IRS adjustments leading to additional tax liability, or unpaid taxes due to an audit. CP14A is a balance due notice sent to those with existing installment agreements, requiring no additional action unless the balance is incorrect. If you receive a CP14 notice, verify the information's ac... CONTINUE READING
22 September, 2022 | Tax Debt Tax Relief
Understanding the IRS Statute of Limitations One of the most common and pressing questions taxpayers ask when facing back taxes is: How long can the IRS collect the money I owe? It’s a fair concern, especially when penalties and interest accumulate and the IRS’s collection powers seem endless. Fortunately, there are legal limits in place—specifically, what is known as the IRS Statute of Limitations on Collecti... CONTINUE READING
1 March, 2014 | Tax Relief
Innocent Spouse Relief In September 2013, the tax law was revised to greater benefits for those who are seeking tax relief related to debts incurred when they signed a joint tax return was an ex-spouse. The new tax law increases the chance that the Internal Revenue Service will hold that the ex-spouse is not liable for the sins of the other. Clients who are seeking this type of relief would benefit greatly from an attorneys assistance in correctly documen... CONTINUE READING
What Happens If You Owe the IRS More Than $10,000? If you're wondering, "I owe $10k in taxes, what should I do?" you're definitely not alone — and more importantly, there's a way out. While the IRS takes a debt of this size seriously, the agency has programs to help you...
