Can the IRS Abate Penalties and Interest? Here’s What You Need to Know Yes, the IRS can abate penalties and interest under specific circumstances, providing much-needed relief to taxpayers who meet certain criteria. However, understanding when and how this relief is granted is...
When you owe taxes, it's crucial to take proactive and responsible steps to address the situation. Ignoring it can lead to penalties and interest piling up over time. Start by thoroughly reviewing your tax return for accuracy and ensure you've claimed all applicable deductions...
As Nevada has no state income tax, there is no tax rate on alimony. However, the federal government wants their cut. Before 2019, spousal support was tax deductible. This is no longer true, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Unfortunately, the federal government...
The average effective property tax rate in Orange County is 1.04%. A homeowner with a house worth $500,000 would pay $5,200 in property taxes each year. Property taxes in Orange County, California, are some of the most expensive in the country. It's one of the wealthiest...
If you’ve received a wage garnishment judgment then you might be wondering how does wage garnishment work. It can be a scary and stressful time as you possibly face losing some of your income. The Tax Crisis Institute is here to walk you through everything and make sure you...
Are you aware that your creditors or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have the legal power to force your employer to withhold a certain percentage of your wages as payment for money you owe them? We call this practice wage garnishment and it can be devastating to you. Wage...
People get into debts for different reasons. For some, it’s a case of poor decision-making. For others, it’s because of unexpected medical bills, joblessness, and high standards of living. The problem with debts is that they can take away your dignity. You may feel ashamed to...
A terrible headache, a racing heart and a sleepless night are some of the issues that you have to deal with when a tax crisis is looming. It’s generally hard to stomach the idea that the taxman is coming to collect. Actually, it’s not just late payments that you should be...
For an entrepreneur, you can’t always have money for daily stock. Sometimes, you have to get someone to supply you on credit. So, debts are ordinary in the business world. Of course, no debt is good debt for it has to be paid. It’s even more problematic when you owe the...
Are you aware that the IRS can ask your employer to hold a fraction of your wages as payment for unpaid taxes? What about your creditors? Are you aware that they can legally claim a part of your finances or assets as payment for outstanding debts? Well, this is what a wage...