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Common IRS Notices & What They Mean

While it is not unusual, getting a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be a stressful event. Every year, the IRS sends notices to millions of Americans. While some of these notices can be purely informational, others might call for prompt action. Each IRS notice has a code assigned to it. It’s usually […]

What You Need to Know About State Tax Audits

We often discuss IRS tax audits, but you can just as easily be audited by your state. Like an IRS audit, state tax audits can be stressful and intimidating for taxpayers. But what triggers a state tax audit? Is it less severe than an IRS audit? Would a state tax audit result in an automatic […]

What is the IRS Negligence Penalty?

Failing to pay, or even underpaying, your taxes can have drastic consequences that can cost a fortune. This is because on top of your unpaid tax balance is a heap of penalties and interest. One of the most common penalties to watch out for is an accuracy-related penalty. These can include a substantial understatement of […]

IRS Tax Form Library

Did you know there are hundreds of IRS tax forms? Luckily, you’ll only need to know a handful of them if your tax situation is simple. However, because your tax situation can change year to year, it’s a good idea to learn about other common IRS tax forms you may not have used before. Here […]

I Lost My W-2. Now What?

Filing your taxes can be challenging, especially if you are missing crucial documents like your W-2 form. A W-2 tax form shows important information about the income you’ve earned from your employer, how much taxes were withheld from your paycheck, benefits provided and other details for the year. You file your federal and state taxes […]