Articles by Alexis Hernandez

Optima Newsletter – May 2021

The recently passed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan allows qualifying taxpayers who received unemployment during the 2020 tax year to have the first $10,200 of those benefits exempt from their federal income taxes.  Read more The IRS has Resumed its U.S. Passport Revocation Program The IRS recently announced that they are resuming their Passport Revocation […]

The IRS has Resumed its U.S. Passport Revocation Program

Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang answer questions on how taxpayers can avoid getting their passport seized by the IRS. As of March 14, 2021, the IRS resumed their Passport Certification program, and in doing so has notified the Department of State about taxpayers that are certified as owing a seriously […]

What happens if I miss the Tax Deadline

Failing to file your tax return before the tax deadline could result in the IRS filing on your behalf, and more often than not, the IRS will file a return that is unfavorable to you. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang provide helpful tips on what to do if you receive […]

Can your unemployment benefits affect your 2020 taxes?

More than 40 million Americans received unemployment benefits for the tax year 2020, which means more people may receive a tax bill after filing their taxes. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang provide helpful tips on what you can do to mitigate your tax situation.

The Complete Guide to Hiring a Tax Professional

Most people require assistance when it comes to preparing and filing a tax return. Some may even find themselves having to provide additional information to the IRS and do not know what it is or where to find it. Hiring a tax professional could save individuals both time and money when dealing with the IRS. […]