Tax Lawyer

If the Government Shuts Down, Do I Still Have to Pay Taxes?

By J Anton Collins / September 28, 2023

If the Government Shuts Down, Do I Still Have to Pay Taxes?   First Thing: How Does a Government Shut-Down Affect the IRS   Without an approved budget to, in part, fund the governmental operations, the U.S. government operations may become suspended effective October 1, 2023. This would be the 4th of these events in…

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Help! Where Is My W-2?

By J Anton Collins / February 22, 2023

Help! Where Is My W-2?   Every year, the IRS warns employers to be aware of the January deadline to file Forms W-2 and other wage statements. Filing these documents timely prevents late-filing penalties for employers, helps employees file their income tax returns, and prevents tax fraud.   This deadline applies for all Forms W-2…

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Illinois Notice of Proposed Tax Liability – 3 Things You Need To Know

By J Anton Collins / June 6, 2022

Illinois Notice of Proposed Tax Liability – 3 Things You Need To Know     Illinois business owners – If you’ve received a Notice of Proposed Tax Liability, you probably have questions.   This article briefly answers the three questions you may have after receiving this notice from the Illinois Department of Revenue – Audit…

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What Happens if the IRS Rejects My Offer In Compromise, Tax Attorney, Tax Law Offices, (Naperville, IL)

What happens if the IRS rejects my Offer-in-Compromise?

By J Anton Collins / December 13, 2021

What happens if the IRS rejects my Offer-in-Compromise?   Potential clients who have already filed Offers-In-Compromise often want to know what will happen if the IRS rejects their Offer-in-Compromise.   This is our Morning Coffee Series, and we’ve got some information about that.   What if IRS rejects an Offer-In-Compromise filing? The good news is…

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Top 3 Reasons Why Tax Problems Can Repeat

By madwire / February 5, 2021

This might help you, or someone you know.  No matter whether you are one of our past clients, you still know people with tax problems. They are all around you. Some never got help. Some already had some tax resolution in the past. Tax resolution is supposed to be permanent. But sometimes tax problems come…

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What Is Personal Responsibility to Pay Sales Taxes?

By madwire / October 30, 2020

  You’d think that owning a business would release you from any personal liability when it comes to your business taxes. After all, the entity is responsible for handling all that tax stuff, right? Unfortunately, when it comes to paying sales taxes, you, as a business owner, can be held personally liable if your company…

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What Is the IRS “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty?”

By madwire / October 23, 2020

The name might imply that a trust fund recovery penalty only affects the elite, but it actually has nothing to do with trust funds. All businesses go through hard times now and then. When things start to get really bad, business owners might be tempted to cut corners to ensure that they keep their sinking…

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Resolving Federal or Illinois Tax Liens Before Selling a Business

By madwire / October 2, 2020

When businesses get behind on their tax payments, the IRS and state can put a tax lien on the company. Your personal finances may be impacted, depending on how your business is structured. That’s why it’s vital to resolve business tax liens as quickly as possible, especially when you want to sell your business. The…

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Is Tax Law Offices Right for You?

By madwire / August 13, 2020

  Is TAX LAW OFFICES the Right Firm for You?   Tax Law Offices has handled some of the most threatening tax audit, collection and investigation cases. We see more emergency tax cases because Tax Law Offices is more specialized: Our typical case involves liability greater than $50,000 in tax and penalties.  We focus on…

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What is the Equifax Tax Lien Settlement?

By madwire / August 13, 2020

WHAT IS THE EQUIFAX TAX LIEN SETTLEMENT? WHAT IS THE EQUIFAX TAX LIEN SETTLEMENT ($1500)   Many people are surprised to learn they have tax liens. Unfortunately, those liens are public information, and are even reported by credit bureaus. This story relates to problems that our clients see every day. That is – incorrect or outdated…

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