Articles by Alexis Hernandez

Can you Stop a Tax Lien?

Individuals who fail to file their tax returns or pay off their tax liability with the IRS are at risk of having a federal tax lien filed against them. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang discuss options a taxpayer has in order to mitigate the impact of a tax lien being filed […]

What is a Federal Tax Lien?

Owing a tax balance with the IRS could mean that a federal tax lien has been filed against you and any assets or property that you have. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang discuss how a federal tax lien can directly impact an individual and what they need to do in […]

How long do you have to Claim your Tax Refund?

The IRS reported more than a billion dollars’ worth of unclaimed tax refunds last tax season. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang remind taxpayers that they have up to three years to claim their tax refunds with the IRS and review how they can receive the assets that are owed to […]

How long does the IRS have to collect on your unpaid tax liability?

The IRS can collect on any outstanding tax liabilities for up to ten years from the filing date – and in some cases even longer. Join Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang as they review what you can expect if you find yourself with aging unpaid IRS tax debt and offer […]

Tips for Hiring a Tax Resolution Firm

IRS issues can be complicated to solve on your own. Understandably, many people look to find a professional tax firm for help.  But some tax companies are better qualified than others. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang provide helpful tips on how to find a truly qualified tax firm and some […]