Ask Phil Video Series

Ask Phil: State Taxes 

Today, Optima Tax Relief’s Lead Tax Attorney, Phil Hwang, discusses state taxes and collections, including how they differ from federal taxes and collections. 

State tax collections and federal tax collections are two distinct systems of revenue collection within the United States. Here are some key differences between them.

Ask Phil: Bankruptcy

Today, Optima Tax Relief’s Lead Tax Attorney, Phil Hwang, discusses bankruptcy, including if and when tax debt is discharged.   When you file for bankruptcy, you are relieved from most of your debts, including credit card debt, medical bills, payday loans, utility bills, car loans, mortgages, and more. Many taxpayers want to know if bankruptcies also […]

Ask Phil: Tax Refunds

Today, Optima Tax Relief’s Lead Tax Attorney, Phil Hwang, discusses tax refunds, including how to track when you’ll receive yours.  When it comes to tax refunds, most taxpayers want to know one of three things: how much they will receive, where it is, and when they will receive it. By the time you file your […]

Ask Phil: Tax Extension Deadline

Today, Optima Tax Relief’s Lead Tax Attorney, Phil Hwang, discusses the October tax extension deadline.   The tax extension deadline this year is October 16, 2023. Remember, an extension to file your taxes is not an extension to pay your taxes. But what if you’re still unable to pay your tax bill? One option is to […]

Ask Phil: Marriage & Taxes

Today, Optima Tax Relief’s Lead Tax Attorney, Phil Hwang, discusses marriage and taxes, including filing status options.  Married couples have two different options for filing their taxes: married filing jointly and married filing separately. If you choose to file jointly with your spouse, you will both be jointly and severally liable for the full tax […]