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Ask Phil: Missed Your Tax Deadline? 

Today, Optima Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, shares what to do if you missed the tax deadline and how to avoid making things worse.  Step One: Pay What You Can  If you missed the deadline but have the funds available, the best thing you can do is pay your tax […]

IRS Direct File: Recent News

Tax season can be a daunting time for many Americans. The IRS hopes to ease taxpayer stress with its new free tax filing pilot program, Direct File. This initiative aims to simplify the tax-filing process and make it more accessible for all taxpayers. In this article, we will explore the key features of the program […]

Beyond Tax Relief: Optima Tax Relief Builds Stronger Communities Through Service

Empowering employees and partnering locally to create lasting community impact  Optima Tax Relief, the nation’s leading tax resolution firm, continues to raise the bar for corporate citizenship through its company-wide initiative, Optima Cares. The program unites employees, leaders, and local partners around a shared mission: to uplift and support underserved communities through compassion, education, and […]

How Local Sales Tax Impacts Your Online Business 

Key Takeaways:  Local sales tax laws are some of the most confusing (but crucial) items for online business owners to understand. As e-commerce continues to boom, states and local governments are getting increasingly aggressive in enforcing tax collection from remote sellers. If you’re an online entrepreneur, understanding how local sales tax impacts your online business isn’t […]