Articles by Alexis Hernandez

Are you eligible for the $1,400 stimulus check?

The recently passed American Rescue Plan means that millions of individuals will be receiving a third round of stimulus checks. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang answer questions about who is and who is not eligible to receive the most recent economic payment, as well as how to file an extension to […]

Optima Newsletter – March 2021

The newly passed $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill includes  $1,400 stimulus checks that will be sent out to qualifying Americans who have been financially struggling due to the ongoing pandemic. However, individuals who have unpaid debts may be at risk of having their stimulus checks garnished. Read more What is IRS Notice 1444 and will […]

The Tax Deadline: filing extensions (for free!) and more

Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang answer questions about the tax deadline. How to file a tax extension for free, which form to use when filing an extension, how to avoid costly penalties and interest, and how Optima can help.

What is IRS Notice 1444 and will you need it for filing your 2021 taxes?

With the pandemic still ongoing and many Americans out of a job, the distribution of two stimulus checks has helped many individuals pay their bills. Now that it is tax filing time, tax filers should have received Notice 1444 in the mail from the IRS. This notice will be required when filing your taxes in […]

IRS Notices Explained

Receiving a notice from the IRS can be stressful and terrifying, especially if you don’t know what it means. Join Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang as they dive into various IRS tax notices that a typical taxpayer could receive and show you how to look out for some common tax […]