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Loading Tax News…Tax PlanningPublished on Oct 26, 2026
Buying a home while dealing with unpaid taxes can be challenging, especially if the IRS has filed a federal tax lien against you. However, getting a mortgage with IRS tax lien issues on your record may still be possible, depending on the […]
IRS CollectionsPublished on Oct 19, 2026
Receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be stressful, especially if it mentions unpaid taxes, proposed adjustments to your tax return, or potential collection action. However, not every IRS notice means you are being audited or that the IRS […]
Tax PlanningPublished on Oct 16, 2026
Nine states do not tax wages or salaries: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. New Hampshire became fully income-tax free in 2025, when its tax on interest and dividends ended. Washington comes with an asterisk: it […]
Taxes & Your SavingsPublished on Oct 15, 2026
Tax identity theft occurs when someone uses another person’s personal information to commit tax-related fraud, such as filing a fraudulent tax return or attempting to claim a refund. Victims may not discover the problem until their legitimate tax return is rejected or […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Oct 12, 2026
Knowing you have a tax problem and deciding to do something about it are not always the same thing. A taxpayer may know a return was never filed. They may know an IRS balance remains unpaid. They may even suspect that penalties […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Oct 11, 2026
If you owe the IRS money, how likely do you think it is that the agency will find you, enforce the balance, or take action? In Optima Tax Relief’s 2025 Annual Report, which surveyed every client who enrolled in resolution services during […]
Ask Phil Video SeriesPublished on Oct 10, 2026
Optima Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, answers another question from Reddit from a taxpayer who owes more than $230,000 to the IRS, has had their passport suspended, and can’t afford to pay the tax liability in full. […]
Small BusinessesPublished on Oct 9, 2026
If you’re self-employed, you likely know that managing your taxes can feel more complicated than simply having an employer deduct them from your paycheck. One of the most critical aspects of your tax responsibility is self-employment tax, which covers Social Security and […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Oct 8, 2026
The IRS looks different than it did just a few years ago. Its workforce has contracted, enforcement resources have changed, and some traditional enforcement functions have become less visible. For taxpayers, that may create the impression that the IRS is watching less […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Oct 7, 2026
Tax problems rarely appear overnight. For many taxpayers, an unresolved tax issue can grow gradually—from a missed filing or unpaid balance into years of penalties, interest, notices, and uncertainty. But why do people wait to address these problems, even when they know […]
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