On today’s episode of The Tax Show for People Who Owe, CEO David King highlights the difficulties of dealing with IRS Enforcement; otherwise known as Collections. Optima’s Lead Tax Attorney, Philip Hwang, shares his insight and offers “Tax Pro Tips” ranging from IRS authority, to what you can expect when you’re subjected to IRS collection […]
Revenue Officers and Small Businesses
Many small business owners are at risk of being assigned a Revenue Officer (RO). If a small business withholds taxes from their employees but fails to hand it over to the IRS, the IRS can assign an RO, garnish bank accounts and wages, seize property and real estate, and even show up at your place […]
How to Deal with a Revenue Officer
Optima in-house Revenue Officer expert and Enrolled Agent Rosie Steele returns to The Tax Show to continue the RO discussion with CEO David King. You may have been assigned one, or you might be expecting to hear from one if you owe a large sum to the IRS. What is the role of an RO, […]
What is an IRS Revenue Officer?
Revenue Officers deal with the most advanced tax collection cases that the IRS has on file. If you owe a large sum of money to the IRS, you could potentially have a Revenue Officer assigned to you. Optima CEO David King and in-house Revenue Officer expert and Enrolled Agent, Rosie Steele, provide helpful tips on […]
IRS Audits: Tips for Staying on the IRS’s Good Side
The IRS has the authority to audit any tax return. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang explain what an audit is and help taxpayers understand what they can do to stay on the right side of the IRS. (One important tip: The IRS sends audit notices through the U.S. Postal Service. […]
Received a Math Notice from the IRS? Here’s what to do.
The IRS sent out more than 5 million math error notices to individuals, many of them having to do with the economic impact payment issued in 2020 and 2021. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang help explain what this notice means and provide guidance on what to do if one is […]