Finding oneself on the receiving end of a notice from the IRS about unpaid taxes is not a desired position to be in. This type of notice may come as a surprise to some Georgia residents, and others may have anticipated it because of their difficult financial...
Atlanta Tax Law Blog
Tax litigation could address disagreements with the IRS
Some taxpayers may believe that they have a genuine claim for certain deductions on their taxes or that they are appropriately entering information on certain forms. However, the IRS does not always agree with taxpayers on these matters, and it is not uncommon for the...
Could currently not collectible status help your tax issues?
During times of financial struggle, it can feel as if everything is adding up all at once. You may have been trying to get your money matters in order for a while, but now that tax season is here, you anticipate only having another burden added to your current...
How are small businesses defined?
Since the Small Business Administration (SBA) was created by Congress in 1953, determining how small a business should be counted as a small business has been a contentious question. Federal agencies argue that a 500-employee cutoff makes sense. That’s the number...
Is your refund at risk if your spouse has tax debt?
Most married couples in Georgia consider themselves a team. They plan on handling anything that life throws at them together. This is not always easy, and when a person finds out that his or her spouse has financial issues, particularly relating to back taxes, the...
4 tips for preparing for an audit
Going through an IRS audit is no one’s idea of a pleasant event. Nonetheless, it could happen to any Atlanta taxpayer, though only a relatively small number of taxpayers across the country are audited each year. If a person does face an audit, it is important to...
Reconsider going to a settlement company for tax relief
Needing help with a confusing issue or one that Atlanta residents may not know much about is understandable. While reaching out for that help can be a good first step in dealing with an issue, it is important that individuals have the right help for a particular...
Are you thinking about not filing a tax return?
Tax season has arrived, and you and many other Atlanta residents may be worrying about what that could mean for your financial situation. After an uncertain year regarding employment, income and other aspects of life, you may wonder whether filing your taxes is even...
Avoid panic after receiving a notice about your tax return
Though the beginning of a new year can usher in resolutions, ideas for change, hope and other positive aspects to life, it also marks the beginning of the tax season. Most Atlanta residents groan at the idea of gathering their tax documents and making sure their forms...
Penalty waiver or reduction could offer tax relief
Having problems with one’s taxes is never a comfortable position to be in. Many Atlanta residents may struggle to pay their outstanding tax balances and may only be accruing more penalties for not paying. If this is happening, some taxpayers may be able to find some...