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Can the IRS Garnish Social Security? What About SSDI and SSI?
Social Security benefits are one of the most protected forms of income from creditors:…
How to Negotiate With the IRS: Back Tax Negotiations Explained by a CPA
Is it possible to negotiate with the IRS? Will the IRS settle for less?…
How Long Does an Offer in Compromise Take?
An IRS offer in compromise generally takes 7 to 12 months from beginning to…
Charlie Sheen Approved For an Offer in Compromise
There’s a myth going around that if you have any assets whatsoever you can’t…
How to Get an Offer in Compromise Approved in 10 Steps
An offer in compromise is an agreement between you and the IRS to settle…
What Does CP Stand For in IRS Notices?
CP stands for “computer paragraph” in IRS notices. In Internal Revenue Manual § 20.1.3.1.5,…
How to Fight the IRS and Win in 10 Steps
When people talk about “fighting the IRS,” they generally have in mind one of…
Does Bankruptcy Clear Tax Debt?
Bankruptcy can clear certain kinds of tax debt. However, bankruptcy does not clear all kinds…
What the IRS Fresh Start Program Is…And Isn’t (Explained by a CPA)
If you have tax debt, you’ve probably heard about the IRS Fresh Start Program…
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Explained by a CPA
If you have employees, you know — or you should know — that you are…
What Happens If You Don’t File Taxes?
Every day I talk to people who haven’t filed their taxes — sometimes for…
How Much Should I Offer in Compromise to the IRS?
So you’ve read up a bit on what an offer in compromise is and…