Get Current on Your Federal Taxes

Part of your Mid-Year Tax Checkup should include seeing whether you have any overdue tax returns and making sure you file them as soon as possible.  If you’re not sure whether you are required to file, you can use the … Read More

Appeals Improves Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs, But Barriers Remain

The IRS’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options allow taxpayers and the IRS to resolve disputes more quickly than through the traditional appeals processes. Many practitioners, including me during my time in private practice, have long appreciated its advantages. I often … Read More

Your tax “to-do” list: important tax dates

The Taxpayer Advocate Service shares information on important tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Looking for your tax “to-do list” for 2024? When dealing with IRS, there are important tax deadlines throughout the year. Here are a few key dates … Read More

Why do I owe a penalty and interest and what can I do about it?

Do you owe a penalty? Here’s why and what you may be able to do about it. There are many reasons why the IRS may charge penalties on your tax account. The IRS is legally required, under IRC § 6601(a), to … Read More