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 […]
What Does IRS Code 9001 Mean?
There are still many IRS terms and codes that are a mystery to the average taxpayer. Tax terms can be confusing, whether you’re a first-time tax filer or have been filing tax returns for years. IRS Code 9001 is a common error code, but many people don’t know what it means. We’ll explore what the […]
Is the IRS Really Calling Me?
Optima Tax Relief provides assistance to individuals struggling with unmanageable IRS tax burdens. To assess your tax situation and determine if you qualify for tax relief, contact us for a free consultation. During tax season, tax filers can expect to see an increase in fraudulent activity from scammers looking to make money quick. As a […]
You Received an IRS Notice, Now What?
Optima Tax Relief provides assistance to individuals struggling with unmanageable IRS tax burdens. To assess your tax situation and determine if you qualify for tax relief, contact us for a free consultation. For those that have already filed their taxes, they may think that tax season no longer affects them but that may not necessarily […]
What does it mean to get audited?
Back in the day, the word “audit” conjured up widespread fear and loathing. With an astonishing 5.6 percent of all Americans receiving that dreaded audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service in 1963, nearly everyone knew someone who had been subjected to a tax audit. The number of IRS audits has declined sharply since then, […]
Your IRS Letter Explained: What to Do
As a taxpayer, one of the most frightening things you could receive in the mail is an IRS letter. Depending on the notice that you receive from the IRS, it can cause anxiety and fear, and you may even feel unsure about what your next move will be or what tax solutions may be available […]