Articles by Alexis Hernandez

Do You Qualify for IRS Penalty Relief?

Penalty abatements provide relief from IRS tax penalties. How do you know if you’re eligible? If you are looking to resolve your tax burden with the IRS, you may qualify for a penalty abatement. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang discuss the two most common circumstances that would qualify you for […]

May 16 Filing Deadline for Tax-Exempt Organizations

The IRS shared a reminder for tax-exempt organizations that have a filing deadline of May 16, 2022. Filing is mandatory, so if you need more time, you should request an extension as soon as possible. Which Form should tax-exempt organizations file? Tax-exempt organizations would file one of four tax forms for a return: Form 990-series […]

What to do if You Missed the Tax Filing Deadline

The end of tax season was officially April 18, 2022, which means the IRS is diving into enforcements and catching up on notices. What should you do, and what should you expect if you missed the filing deadline? One-Time Penalty Relief For late filers who have a history of filing and making payments on-time, you […]

IRS Unclaimed Tax Refunds

There were about 1.5 million taxpayers that didn’t file a return in 2018. 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 […]

Where is My Tax Refund?

The IRS backlog has caused delays in millions of tax refunds, but not all refunds are delayed due to the pandemic. Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang and CEO David King discuss how you can avoid refund delays when you file and how your refund may be affected by various circumstances. If You Need Tax Help, […]