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Behind on payroll taxes? You're not alone. The IRS takes payroll tax cases seriously, but you can resolve them through professional representation, strategic planning, and a comprehensive understanding of available relief programs.
Sales tax issues happen when businesses or individuals struggle to understand, calculate, or comply with state and local tax requirements. Unlike income taxes, which are paid directly to the IRS, sales taxes apply to transactions involving tangible personal property, certain taxable services, and, in many cases, digital products. Businesses must collect sales tax from customers and remit it to the appropriate tax authority, but the rules can be complicated.
If you have unfiled tax returns from 2010–2024, your unpaid tax balance can grow quickly—bringing penalties, interest charges, and possible enforcement actions. Our State Individual Unfiled Returns service helps taxpayers resolve missing tax returns and reduce the financial consequences of back taxes. Whether you owe taxes due to a past due return, late filing, or errors in filing tax returns, our experienced tax attorneys and tax professionals can guide you through every step.
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes a trusted person—called an agent or attorney-in-fact—to act on a principal’s behalf. This authority may include managing finances, handling real estate transactions, filing tax returns, and making other important decisions. A POA ensures continuity of affairs if the principal cannot act due to illness, absence, or incapacity.
A federal amended return is your official way to correct information on a previously filed federal tax return. Using Form 1040-X, you can amend your original return to fix errors, update income, change your filing status, adjust deductions or credits, and resolve issues that affect your tax liability.
A penalty abatement is a legally authorized process allowing taxpayers—individuals and businesses—to request relief from IRS penalties and state tax penalties through proper documentation and justification of reasonable cause or administrative relief criteria. When properly executed, this tax relief process gives the authority needed to eliminate or reduce failure-to-file penalties, failure-to-pay penalties, accuracy-related penalties, and other penalty assessments without requiring full payment of the original penalty amount. For many taxpayers, penalty abatement is essential to tax compliance resolution, ensuring their financial obligations are manageable even when facing significant penalty accumulations due to unforeseen circumstances, reasonable cause situations, or first-time penalty occurrences.
A Payment Plan is a legally authorized agreement allowing taxpayers—individuals and businesses—to resolve their tax liability through manageable monthly payments rather than requiring immediate full payment of the entire balance due. When properly established, this installment agreement allows taxpayers to maintain compliance while spreading their tax debt over time, protecting bank accounts from levy action, preventing wage garnishment, and avoiding asset seizure while making affordable monthly payments. For many taxpayers, a payment plan is essential to their tax resolution strategy, ensuring their financial obligations remain manageable even when facing significant tax liability, past due amounts, or inability to pay the full balance immediately.
An Offer in Compromise is a settlement option that allows taxpayers to resolve tax liability for less than the total balance owed. The IRS reviews income, assets, and living expenses to decide whether paying in full would cause financial hardship. This compromise overview ensures that taxpayers who cannot realistically meet their obligations can settle for a reduced amount, giving them a chance to move forward.
If you had no filing requirement and no taxes owed, the IRS generally won’t assess penalties. However, filing a prior year return can protect you if IRS files show unreported income or if you later apply for credits or refunds.
Professional assistance is helpful if you have multiple notices, penalties, or missing information. Tax software may help you prepare basic returns, but professionals can help assess penalties, apply for relief programs, or respond to enforcement actions.
You can request Wage & Income Transcripts from the IRS to find your reported wages and withholding. This helps ensure your return is complete and accurate. Never estimate income or deductions without supporting information.
No, the IRS system has only allowed electronic filing in recent years. Past returns, such as Form 1040A (2015), must be sent by paper. Always include the correct mailing address and keep your certified mail receipt.
Most states require a corresponding state return if you file a federal return. Some states also offer separate relief programs or payment plans for past due returns. Always visit your state tax agency website for current instructions and deadlines.
Penalties include a failure-to-file charge of 5% per month (up to 25%) and a failure-to-pay charge of 0.5% per month. Interest is assessed daily. These apply from the due date until payment is received. You can request relief or an installment plan if you are facing financial hardship.
Generally, no. The statute of limitations for claiming a refund expired in April 2019. However, if you qualify under exceptions such as disability, military service, or disaster relief, you may apply for consideration. Filing still helps maintain compliance and avoid additional enforcement actions.
If you discover a mistake after filing, you can correct it using Form 1040-X, the Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. This form allows taxpayers to fix income, deductions, or credit errors and submit updates to the IRS. Providing a clear explanation and supporting documentation helps ensure smooth processing of your correction.
It’s important to wait until your original return has been fully processed before sending an amendment. While small math or clerical errors are typically corrected automatically by the IRS, larger discrepancies may require manual review. Keeping organized records simplifies this process and helps avoid further complications.
Yes, free File Fillable Forms allow taxpayers to complete and submit their federal tax return electronically at no cost. However, most states require separate forms or systems for state-level filings. In some cases, you can e-file both through an approved IRS partner or state-sponsored platform.
When using free fillable options, always check eligibility criteria and ensure your income, filing status, and form type qualify. These online programs are designed for confident filers who can self-prepare without extensive guidance. For complex situations, consulting a professional ensures accuracy and full compliance with both federal and state requirements.
The most frequently used federal tax forms include Form 1040 for individual income tax, Form W-2 for wage reporting, and Form 1099 for independent contractor income. Businesses often rely on Forms 1120, 941, and 940 to report corporate and payroll-related taxes. These fillable forms are available directly from the IRS for download and electronic filing.
Each form serves a specific purpose, and selecting the wrong one can cause filing errors or delays. Always verify that you are using the most current version and review IRS instructions before submission. Proper preparation ensures compliance and prevents unnecessary correspondence with the IRS.
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