Articles from July 2022

Optima Newsletter – July: How the Economy Affects Your Taxes

How the Economy and Inflation Affect Your Taxes The IRS updates certain tax provisions annually to account for inflation, so your tax and investment plans should change accordingly. How to Avoid Having Your Tax Refund Garnished CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Phil Hwang discuss these circumstances and what you should do if you’re […]

How to Avoid Having Your Tax Refund Garnished

Worried about the IRS garnishing your refund? There are a few instances where this could happen. CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Phil Hwang discuss these circumstances and what you should do if you’re thinking your refund could be at risk for IRS seizure. If You Need Tax Help, Contact Us Today for a Free […]

New Consequences of Payroll Tax Liability

The responsibility of payroll taxes falls on the shoulders of employers, although they come from employee paychecks. The federal government, Social Security and Medicare heavily rely on taxes from employee wages. IRS revenue officers are now tracking how unpaid payroll taxes were spent during their “trust fund investigation.” Payroll Taxes Used for the Employer’s Benefit […]

New IRS Voice Bot Options Shortens Wait Time

Many taxpayers are hesitant about calling the IRS for several reasons, including the long wait time to speak with a representative. A phone call could take hours that you may not have to spare in your day to get answers to simple questions. The IRS launched what they believe to be the answer to this […]

How the Economy and Inflation Affect Your Taxes

With the rise of gas prices and the decline of the housing market, it’s no secret that the United States is experiencing inflation. Inflation doesn’t stop at gas and housing, though, as the state of the economy also impacts your taxes. The IRS updates certain tax provisions annually to account for inflation, so your tax […]