Articles by Optima Financial Group

The Consequences of Owing Taxes

Owing the IRS can be a scary and confusing time, especially if you don’t know what to expect. The IRS has protocols to collect past due balances. This article will review the consequences of owing taxes. Interest and Penalties The IRS adds interest to your tax liability daily until you pay it in full. The […]

Tax Reduction Strategies

While taxes are inevitable, you want to make sure that you’re not paying more than you have to. You can legally reduce your taxes by using strategies that you may not be aware of. Here are some tax reduction strategies from Optima Tax Relief. Retirement Contribution A simple way to reduce your taxes is by […]

What are Non-Taxable Earnings?

There are instances where income will not be taxed, whether or not you report it during tax season. Understanding which earnings are taxable versus non-taxable could save you a lot of time and trouble when you file your tax returns. Non-taxable earnings The following forms of income are non-taxable: Most healthcare benefits Scholarships and student […]

Do You Qualify for an IRS Installment Agreement?

Paying an IRS liability in full isn’t always an option. This is why the IRS offers installment agreements, or payment plans, to help taxpayers pay off their debt. For this week’s episode, CEO David King discusses installment agreement options with Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang. If You Need Tax Help, Contact Us Today for a Free […]

Optima Newsletter – May 2022

    IRS Unclaimed Tax Refunds The IRS announced that it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds from 2018 and gave taxpayers until the end of the season to claim their money. If you missed out on claiming your refund, there are steps you can take to make sure you claim other refunds from 2019 and […]