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It’s still early in the year, but that doesn’t mean tax scammers aren’t busy. Every year, con artists and fraudsters come out of the woodwork to take advantage of taxpayers. The only difference is that they might slightly modify their scams. Here is a list of a few scams that taxpayers need to be on the lookout for in 2021. #taxscams #taxattorney #CAstatetax #irsaudit #freeconsultation

It’s a brand new year, which means new income tax rules go into effect. Unlike previous years, most of the changes in 2021 are relatively minor. In this blog post, we’ll touch on five of these changes that are most likely going to affect the individual taxpayer.

2020 has been quite the year. While it may have felt like the year of the coronavirus would never end, it’s December, which means it’s time to reexamine your tax situation and decide if some changes are in order. This blog post will examine a few tips when you start planning for the 2021 tax season.

The tax laws and regulations in the U.S. can be confusing and frustrating at times. On occasion, this will result in taxpayers getting into trouble with the IRS. But not all disputes or tax questions require the help of a tax attorney. This blog post will examine situations when hiring a tax lawyer might be useful and the reasons for using a tax lawyer’s services. #taxattorney #IRSaudit #taxcourt #taxlawyer

The IRS is making a few changes as of late. Some of the most prominent ones involve increased efforts in collecting unpaid taxes. While the IRS is always working to find ways to increase its tax collection efforts, two recent trends focus on asking taxpayers to report income from cryptocurrencies and increasing audits.

To help individuals and businesses figure out their tax issues, there are two common types of professionals available. The first is the tax attorney and the second is the CPA, or certified public accountant. For complex tax matters, the services of a tax attorney or CPA could be essential. But what’s the difference between the two types of professionals and why hire one over the other?

So what happens when you don’t pay your taxes when they are due? Does an IRS agent come to your bank and take money from your bank account? Or do you get a letter in the mail a month later saying the IRS has a lien on your property? A LOT can happen from the moment a tax obligation comes into existence and the IRS takes action against you...

One of the most talked-about provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) have to do with the economic relief checks for many individuals and families. But despite the CARES Act becoming law in March 2020, not all eligible payment recipients have received their money.

At roughly $2 trillion, the CARES Act has tremendous implications on the individual and business taxpayer. This post will go over a few of those tax-related provisions.

The chances of getting audited by the IRS, in a pure mathematical sense, are small. So this might tempt you to try and cheat on your taxes. But these basic audit numbers are deceiving because the IRS doesn’t randomly decide who to audit. Read more about the specifics!

TAX SCAMS ALERT!! Congress recently passed the largest emergency financial stimulus package in the history of the United States. Officially called the #Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), this law provides, among other things, cash payments to Americans. The IRS will administer this process, which creates the potential for various tax scams...READ MORE

DON'T GET SCAMMED! Just because someone says they're from the IRS does not mean they are. This is especially true for phone calls. Here’s how to tell if that call from the IRS is really the IRS.

The new year is here. And like many years prior, Uncle Sam is coming to take his share of what you make. But as you prepare to file your tax return for the 2019 tax year, or you strategize as to how you will handle your 2020 tax obligations, there are a few tax changes that you might want to know about.

The tax year is coming to a close. But before the year ends, consider these ten tax strategies that might be able to maximize how much money you can keep from Uncle Sam.

In this ever-changing electronic age, it’s never been easier to conduct business and take care of finances through a computer or smartphone. But this convenience comes at a cost. It’s also never been easier to steal someone’s identity and use that fake identity to engage in crime. The good news is that most cases of tax-related identity theft can be prevented by following a few simple rules.

Find yourself struggling to pay off a tax debt? Learn about some of the various options available.

#TaxDebt is one of the hardest debts to deal with. The IRS and FTB can take money directly from a taxpayer’s paycheck. Here's a few tips on how to handle it.

The best ways to defeat a phishing scam is to be able to recognize it! Fraudsters are constantly thinking up new scams to confuse and trick potential victims. But before we go details, let’s discuss what phishing is.

If you’ve found yourself strapped with unpaid tax debts, you might be wondering what your options are. The OIC (offer in compromise) allowing you to potentially satisfy your tax debt for less than what you fully owe. Read more here