Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang are back from their trip to Washington D.C., where they met with members of Congress and the IRS’s new leadership to discuss what’s new in the tax world. Here is Phil and David’s recap of Optima’s visit with the IRS, including the IRS’s Strategic Operating […]
Article from June 2023
Many Erroneous CP14s Have Been Issued – Here’s What You Need to Know
IRS Notice CP14 is sent to taxpayers to inform them of an outstanding balance on their federal tax account. It serves as a bill for unpaid taxes. It includes details such as the amount owed, accrued interest, and any penalties incurred. While receiving this notice might not be a shock for many, some taxpayers impacted […]
Ask Phil: How Do I Get a Tax Lien Removed?
Welcome to our Ask Phil series, where each week our lead Tax Attorney, Philip Hwang will be answering your questions about various tax topics such as IRS enforcement, liens and levies, tax scams, and more. With Phil’s extensive background as a tax attorney, you won’t want to miss this valuable information! Today, Phil discusses liens, including […]
What You Need to Know About Tax Refund Loans
It’s no secret that tax refunds are the best part about filing taxes each year. However, the wait times for receiving a tax refund can be unexpectedly long. This is especially true if the IRS has a backlog of unprocessed returns. Enter tax refund loans. You may have heard or read this term while filing […]
NIL Income and Taxes
Before 2021, college athletes had a few ways to earn money. These were typically from scholarships, grants, part-time jobs, or possibly even help from their parents. Since then, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has allowed these athletes, including high school level athletes, to engage in NIL, or Name, Image, and Likeness, activities. This has […]