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Find W-2 Forms for Bigger State Refunds

By J Anton Collins / February 16, 2024

Find W-2 Forms for Bigger State Refunds   Take a look at this IRS form W2.   Most of us know that this form is important when preparing and filing your tax return. Every year the information from this form is included within your tax return. But also, attach this form to your federal and…

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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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Handling IRS Audits – Unreasonable IRS Agents

By madwire / February 8, 2019

Dealing with an IRS Revenue Officer can be overwhelmingly intimidating — especially if one stops by your home or business for the first time unannounced. You may feel like your heart is racing. You’re confused. Frankly, it doesn’t make sense as to why the officer is at your door. As far as you’re concerned, you…

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IRS Secrets About Criminal Tax Investigations

By madwire / October 27, 2018

How the IRS treats criminal tax investigations may seem like a secret. In fact, how they go about their process is public knowledge, which you can find on their website under How Criminal Investigations Are Initiated. For your benefit, we wanted to go through the IRS information and give you some insight on how it…

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Don’t Fight The IRS Alone

By madwire / October 13, 2018

You’ve received a letter in the mail, and it’s got your name on it — along with some specific claims about tax liabilities. What do you do? Some people fold up the letter, tear it in half, and throw it in the trash. Others check to see who it’s from, discovering that the Internal Revenue…

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2 Ludicrous Tax Attorney Scams To Avoid

By madwire / August 23, 2018

You’re getting letters in the mail. The IRS won’t leave you alone. You discover you owe more taxes than you expected. Now you’re on the hook for hundreds, thousands, and, in some cases, hundreds-of-thousands of dollars. What can you do? You can continue to attempt to avoid the IRS, but that won’t work. We’ve seen…

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Use These 5 Tips To Choose Your Tax Attorney

By madwire / August 9, 2018

Did you get a letter in the mail from the IRS? Has the IRS informed you that you owe more than you already paid? It can feel frustrating and nerve wracking to owe more than expected—especially when you’re already doing your best to save money and spend it on the important things. Unfortunately, you’re not…

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What To Do With The IRS Letter You Received In The Mail

By madwire / July 13, 2018

The IRS sends out millions of letters each tax season. It’s no wonder that when you receive one, even though you know you paid your taxes on time, that you cringe in hopes that it’s simply a confirmation of your payment or a thank you letter of some kind. You’re not alone if you dislike…

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Should You Hire A Tax Attorney Or CPA?

By madwire / June 29, 2018

If you’ve run into any kind of IRS tax problems, you’re probably considering which professional to call: a tax attorney or CPA? It’s a pertinent question, since tax law is complex and not easy for the layman to understand completely without years of studying and experience. Furthermore, depending on your tax issue, the process to…

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