The IRS is always prepared, shouldn’t you be as well? Do you need a tax relief lawyer? Yes, absolutely. This is a blog for a tax relief company with a small army of tax lawyers, so that’s what we’re paid to say, right? Well, yes, but it doesn’t make it any less true. Benefits of […]
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, […]
How to Avoid Tax Fraud During Tax Season
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. Tax Season leaves many taxpayers vulnerable to identity theft and scammers. Scammers can pose as tax preparers and steal your personal information. Protect […]
Would You Cheat on Your Taxes?
Would you cheat on your taxes? If you said “no,” count yourself in the majority of people who wouldn’t commit tax fraud. According to the Taxpayer Attitude Survey, about 87% of American Taxpayers say that it is not acceptible to cheat on taxes, while more than 95% agree that it is every American’s civic duty […]
What is the Minimum Income to File Taxes?
Do I Need to File a Federal Tax Return? More than 43% of Americans don’t have to file a federal tax return. Are you one of them? While the IRS expects to receive more than 150 million tax returns this year, it is estimated that nearly 43% of Americans don’t have to file a federal […]
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 […]
IRS Fresh Start Program: How It Can Help with Your Tax Problems
The Fresh Start Initiative, rolled out and expanded on this year by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), targets struggling taxpayers. As the name indicates, the initiative’s goal is to give taxpayers a fresh start by means of waived penalties, new installment guidelines and balance compromise. How exactly will Fresh Start affect taxpayers? Here’s a look […]
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Tax Liabilities: The Difference Between a Lien, Levy, and Garnishment
The IRS can be problematic to deal with – especially if you don’t have a clue about anything tax-related. For those who owe a liability to the IRS, it is important to understand how the IRS works in addition to any potential action the IRS can take against you. If a tax balance is owed, […]