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IRS Collection Agency for Unpaid Tax Debt

How to Handle IRS Collection Agencies

Calls from unknown numbers can be alarming, especially when a quick Google search of the number shows that you’ve been contacted by a collection agency. Finding out that they are attempting to collect on delinquent tax debt can make even the calmest person panic. You may be thinking, is this

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IRS Hobby-Loss Rules

How to Protect Your Business From Being Labeled a Hobby If your business loses money for too many years in a row or even during the first year of operation, the IRS may claim the business is really a hobby and disallow your expenses. In theory, the line between a

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IRS 2025 Interest Rates

When you fall behind on tax payments, you aren’t just responsible for the initial tax amount; you also have to pay penalties and interest. The IRS updates its interest rates every quarter, so if you have outstanding tax debt, it’s important to know what your interest rate will be and

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Can You Negotiate with the IRS Yourself?

How to Do It and When You Shouldn’t Millions of people around the nation will have to deal with the IRS at some point or another. This could be because of a late tax return or payment, a tax penalty, or some other issue getting in the way of tax

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How to Avoid Tax Relief Scams and Find Trustworthy Help

Dealing with tax debt is stressful, leaving many taxpayers vulnerable to quick-fix solutions that sound too good to be true. Unfortunately, some companies exploit this vulnerability by using deceptive marketing and high-pressure sales tactics to lure clients into expensive and ineffective services. These companies often prioritize sales over genuinely helping

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What are IRS CP Notices? How to Respond

Ever opened your mailbox to find a letter from the IRS and felt a wave of panic? Then, you’re not alone. Getting a notice from the IRS can be nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t know what it’s about. One of the most common types of letters the IRS sends out

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