In some situations, immigrants might be required to pay taxes. Here are some common cases and some information about how to file. ●      Why Should I File Taxes? You may be going against tax law if you don't file and due to this, you may have to pay extra money for penalties and interest for [...]

The IRS recommends that people ought to keep copies of their tax returns. Still, if you cannot find your copies or you would like to have extras on hand, you have the right to ask for them from the government. Before you get in touch with the IRS to ask for a copy of any of [...]

The IRS customarily brings criminal tax charges against preparers. Tax fraud is serious crime for the accused and for their clients, especially if the client was aware, or should have known that a false tax return was filed on their behalf. Here are a couple of recent prosecutions by the IRS: ▪         A Rhode Island [...]

The term Tax Fraud is more than just a mere error; it is a purposeful attempt to avoid tax obligations. The main idea behind a tax fraud claim is that the person accused of the crime purposefully or intentionally committed acts to stay away from tax obligations. Instances include failing to file an income tax return [...]

When you have a tax debt which you owe the IRS, there is a likely chance that the IRS will garnish part of your wages in what is known as “continuous levy.” If you do not respond to their request for repayment, the IRS will send a notice your employer and a major part of [...]

Having the IRS go after you is never an exciting experience. The constant pressure of the federal government can be extremely stressful and often intimidating, causing back tax relief seems nearly impossible to achieve. Many taxpayers are ignorant of IRS hardship procedures introduced by the IRS hardship program, as well as the opportunities it creates [...]

Tax relief is basically about setting up a payment plan or negotiating a settlement with the IRS. It's not about eliminating your tax obligation. Rather, it's about easing the burden of the tax debt you owe the IRS. Individuals who are victims of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, are occasionally granted special tax [...]

Taking a look at recent years, it can be agreed that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been more open to working out late tax payments, usually by installment agreements. But you have to address the problem up front, be proactive in how you negotiate, and not keep the IRS waiting. There are several options [...]

Many Americans file their tax returns every year and find out that they owe more income tax than they can afford to pay instantly. Also, many taxpayers owe back taxes and do not know how to settle their tax debt. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service has an organized program that permits taxpayers to pay taxes in [...]

If you have outstanding tax debt at the moment, you may be wondering if you can you get a passport if you owe taxes. This actually depends on the severity of your debt. The IRS says you will be unable to renew or apply for a passport if you are measured to owe “seriously delinquent” [...]