Category: Tax Debt
Owe money to the IRS? These articles explain your options for resolving tax debt, including installment agreements, offers in compromise, currently not collectible status, liens, levies, and bankruptcy. Guidance from our Dallas tax attorneys.
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Do Assets Disqualify You from Currently Not Collectible Status?
Let’s say you have some assets, but you are not rich. What you have is a smattering of things that are, well, honestly, not worth that much. Maybe it is a house with a mortgage that needs a lot of repairs. Maybe it is a small retirement account that was left over from a prior…
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Short State Law Statutes Can Limit IRS Collections
Taxpayers may think that as long as the IRS has valid tax liens, the government can reach any property the taxpayer once owned, regardless of when it was transferred or how much time has passed. This assumption is not always true. While federal tax liens remain valid for their statutory collection period, the government’s ability…
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When Can You Challenge Your Tax Liability in a CDP Hearing?
The Collection Due Process (“CDP”) hearing is often viewed as a last resort for taxpayers facing IRS Tax Collections. While these hearings provide important taxpayer protections, one of the most misunderstood aspects is when a taxpayer can challenge their underlying tax liability. Many taxpayers assume they can always dispute how much they owe during a…
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The IRS OIC: How Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Offer
Owing back taxes to the IRS can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for many individuals. The financial burden of paying back a large tax debt can seem insurmountable, leaving taxpayers feeling hopeless and unsure of where to turn for help. One option that may provide relief for those struggling to pay their tax debt…
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Discharging Unpaid Withholding Taxes in Bankruptcy
When a business owes unpaid taxes, bankruptcy can provide the business or its owner with a fresh start. The unpaid Federal taxes can be discharged if certain requirements are met. One of these requirements is that the tax returns for the unpaid taxes are filed within certain time periods. But what if there are more…