How “Extravagantly Broke” Paid off $150,000


by Sonali Patel on January 22, 2020  0 Comment

How “Extravagantly Broke” Paid off $150,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT1RnNdrDoEWe spoke with Deshena Woodward of Extravagantly Broke at FinCon19 about her obligation-free journey. Here's what she shared:I paid off my home, I paid off all my vehicles. I would sat in total, cause it’s been a series of a few years in total probably at least $150,000.00 dollars. I've had back taxes where I owed at least $5,000, which is not as much as some people, but it hurt me at the time because I was only working part - time. My husband worked, but we had a small kid and so I didn’t work a whole lot and then, all of a sudden we get hit with this tax bill out of nowhere on my already ...

What Is IRS Back Tax Resolution? 5 Best Methods To Defeat the IRS


by John Paul Schmidt on January 07, 2020  0 Comment

What Is IRS Back Tax Resolution? 5 Best Methods To Defeat the IRS
The first question people who find themselves in IRS back taxes should ask is "Can I get IRS tax resolution?" The short answer is this: there are IRS tax resolution programs to help people in back taxes reduce their amount owed or make their back taxes more manageable. There are many companies that offer services that claim to do this for you — some of them reputable and some of them less so. Our team at Solvable aims to give you the tools you need to figure out which of these companies you can trust.If you're looking for ways to reduce the burden of your IRS back taxes, there are tax resolution companies that can help you. If you ...

What Are The Top 4 IRS Tax Forgiveness Programs in 2020?


by Anna Kuehl on January 07, 2020  0 Comment

What Are The Top 4 IRS Tax Forgiveness Programs in 2020?
It can happen to anyone. You do your best to file your tax returns on time and pay what you owe, but you just can't keep up with your tax bills. Whether your back tax has grown over time or a major life event has impacted your finances, it might seem like you'll never be able to pay your IRS back taxes.No matter what kind of tax issues you're dealing with, you could be eligible for tax forgiveness. If you're wondering what the IRS tax forgiveness program is, we've got you covered. We'll walk you through your options and help you understand the steps to take to tackle your back taxes. Find out how IRS tax forgiveness works and ...

How to Urgently Solve an IRS Tax Levy or State Tax Levy – 10 Best Methods!


by Anna Kuehl on December 23, 2019  0 Comment

How to Urgently Solve an IRS Tax Levy or State Tax Levy – 10 Best Methods!
Even if you've tried your hardest to pay your back taxes, it isn't always easy to handle past-due taxes. Unfortunately, the more behind you get on your taxes, the more options the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has to collect what you owe. Finding out that the IRS has placed a tax levy on your property is never the kind of news you want to receive, but it doesn't have to be as final as you might think.If you've received a tax levy notice from the IRS or if you're wondering how to stop a state tax levy, you have several helpful options to consider. Find out how an IRS tax levy affects your finances and learn how you can ...

What is the Average Back Tax Amount Per Person? (Jan. 2020)


by Mike Brown on December 23, 2019  0 Comment

What is the Average Back Tax Amount Per Person? (Jan. 2020)
While obligations related to mortgages, student loans, and credit cards grabs headlines, another class of debt often goes unnoticed, despite significant accumulation: back taxes.Tax delinquency impacts a significant portion of United States taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported that at the end of fiscal year 2018 there were 13.1 million delinquent taxpayer accounts.  Given the rapid expansion of the gig economy, like ride-share drivers, freelancers, or other 1099 contractors, we expect this delinquent number will grow.A September 2019 IRS report pegged the national tax gap, or the difference between federal taxes owed and paid, for 2011 to 2013 (the most recent, fully analyzed years available) at $441 billion. After the IRS recovered $60 billion through enforcement efforts and late ...

11 Most Trustworthy Tax Attorney Reviews and When to Hire a Tax Lawyer


by Annie Beverly on December 12, 2019  0 Comment

11 Most Trustworthy Tax Attorney Reviews and When to Hire a Tax Lawyer
If you're struggling with tax matters like outstanding bills, IRS liens, or wage garnishments, it's easy to feel like you're drowning as the back tax issues continue to pile up. However, it's important to remember that you aren't alone. Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers deal with serious federal and state back tax issues every year, from overdue returns to tax levies on their property.Fortunately, there could be a straightforward solution to your problem. Tax attorneys have the knowledge and experience to assist with everything from appealing IRS audit decisions to negotiating tax settlements and navigating tax forgiveness programs.Not sure if a tax attorney is what you need? We'll walk you through the basics of what a tax lawyer ...

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Tax Professional


by Jowanna Daily on December 12, 2019  0 Comment

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Tax Professional
Enrolled agents (EAs), certified public accountants (CPAs), and tax attorneys are all tax professionals who can help you resolve back taxes problems. There are even Attorney-CPAs who can act as both your attorney and CPA. However, there are pros and cons to each role. Their advantages and disadvantages depend on what you need and the severity of your tax issues. When looking to hire a tax professional, understanding these roles will help you make the best decisions possible for your tax needs. What Is an Enrolled Agent? An enrolled agent (EA) is a tax professional licensed and authorized by the U.S. Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers. While an EA is the highest credential status the IRS awards, it is ...

Do Banks Report Check Deposits to the IRS?


by BJ Lynch on December 11, 2019  0 Comment

Do Banks Report Check Deposits to the IRS?
If you want the quick and easy answer to if banks report check deposits to the IRS, then it largely depends on the amount of the deposit. The IRS certainly does not have time to monitor every single check from every high school part-timer in America. The IRS trusts all of those smaller transactions to be included in your yearly tax return if you make over $10,000. Speaking of $10,000, that's the number that will cause the to start IRS keeping a closer eye on you. It's the income at which you start filing tax returns, but it's also the amount where the IRS begins questioning the legality of transactions.The Big NumberIf you make any business transaction where ...

Don’t Panic: Tax Resolution Firms Can Help with IRS Back Taxes


by Andrea Miller on December 11, 2019  0 Comment

Don’t Panic: Tax Resolution Firms Can Help with IRS Back Taxes
If you owe unpaid back taxes to the IRS, tax resolution firms can help you negotiate a settlement or a payment plan that makes your IRS tax debt more affordable. These firms are typically run by tax attorneys or certified public accountants (CPAs) who have the knowledge, experience, and authority to work with federal and state tax authorities on your behalf. Services Provided by IRS Tax Debt Resolution Firms Tax resolution firms work with individuals and businesses to resolve complicated tax issues. They provide a range of services which typically include:Negotiating penalty abatement, in which associated penalties are removed from your past-due tax balance. This is significant since these penalties can add as much as 25 percent to your ...

What Is Wage Garnishment and How Can You Stop It?


by Jowanna Daily on December 10, 2019  0 Comment

What Is Wage Garnishment and How Can You Stop It?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qENHxyKXJQ&feature=youtu.beThere are different ways a creditor can collect a debt; one of those ways is through wage garnishment. So, what is wage garnishment versus a bank levy, and how can you stop it from happening?A wage garnishment is when a creditor collects debt payment from your paycheck. When the creditor has attempted to contact you to no avail, garnishment is their last ditch effort to collect on the debt. Alternatively, a bank levy or non-wage garnishment are ways to collect on a debt by collecting straight from a financial account, such as your bank account.The process for garnishing your wages depends on the entity seeking to collect. When you receive notice that a creditor is attempting to garnish ...