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What Happens to IRS Tax Collection During a Government Shutdown?
In this post about the government shutdown IRS tax collection What happens to IRS tax collection during a federal government shutdown Which IRS services keep running and which ones pause How shutdowns affect taxpayers, small businesses, and tax professionals ...
Pyramiding Payroll Taxes: What It Means and How to Stop It Before It Destroys Your Business
In this post about Pyramiding Payroll Taxes: What “pyramiding payroll taxes” really means—and why it can quietly destroy a business How a short-term cash decision can snowball into serious IRS trouble The red flags that tell you payroll taxes are becoming a problem What to do...
What Is IRS Form 668 and How Do You Stop a Levy?
What Is IRS Form 668 and How Do You Stop an IRS Levy? If you just opened the mail and saw IRS Form 668, you’re probably asking, “What is this and how do I make it stop?” In plain terms, Form 668 is the IRS’s tool to collect a tax debt directly from your wages, bank account, or...
Big Beautiful Bill Taxes Explained: Who Saves, Who Pays More
Will the Big Beautiful Bill Really Lower Your Taxes—or Just Shift the Burden? Congress has passed what some are calling the most significant tax overhaul in years: the Big Beautiful Bill. On the surface, it promises to lower taxes, simplify the code, and boost small businesses-...
How Long Can the IRS Collect Taxes From Me?
If you owe back taxes or have had tax problems hanging over your head for a while, you’ve probably found yourself wondering: how long can the IRS actually chase me for money? Is there a time limit, or can they come after me forever? How long can the IRS collect taxes from me?...
IRS collection efforts 2025: Is the IRS Really Cracking Down in 2025?
Is the IRS Really Cracking Down in 2025? Absolutely, and Taxpayers Are Paying the Price Yes, the IRS has significantly ramped up its collection efforts in 2025, bringing back enforcement tactics we haven’t seen this aggressively in years. After a long stretch of scaled-back...
Facing an ERC Tax Problem? What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Do you owe taxes because of the Employee Retention Credit? You’re not alone—and you’re not at fault. Thousands of businesses across the country are being hit with unexpected IRS audits, massive back-tax bills, and penalties after claiming the ERC—often through third-party...
What Is IRS Letter LT-11 & Should You Be Worried?
If you’ve received IRS Letter LT-11, it’s natural to feel a wave of panic. No one likes getting mail from the IRS, especially when it’s a Final Notice of Intent to Levy. That phrase alone is enough to send anyone’s stress levels through the roof. But before you assume the...
What Tax Law Changes Will Impact Me in 2025?
The top 10 federal tax law changes for 2025 include updates to deductions, tax brackets, credits, and more—but are these changes really as beneficial as they seem? While many adjustments are framed as efforts to simplify the system or provide relief, it’s always worth examining...
How long is the California Franchise Tax Board collection statute?
What is the California Franchise Tax Board Collection Statute on Personal Income Taxes? The California Franchise Tax Board collection statute is generally 20 years. This 20-year timeframe begins on the date the tax liability is finalized. For many taxpayers, this date is tied...