IRS Private Collection Agencies: What Taxpayers Need to Know
Why Does The IRS Use Private Collection Agencies? The IRS has experimented with outsourcing tax debt collection for decades. Earlier programs operated during the 1990s and from 2006 to 2009,
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What Happens After the IRS Issues a Levy Against Your Property?
What Is a Levy? An IRS levy is a legal collection action that allows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to seize property or rights to property to satisfy an outstanding
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Understanding The IRS Statute of Limitations: How Long Can the IRS Collect Back Taxes?
The IRS statute of limitations is more complex than most people realize. Be sure you understand when the clock starts and stops!
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Why Did The IRS Take My Tax Refund? Reasons & What to Do
What is a Tax Refund Offset? A tax refund offset occurs when all or part of your federal income tax refund is used to pay an outstanding debt instead of
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Can I Write Off a Loan to My Child on My Taxes?
IRS Requirements For Non-Business Bad Debt The fact that your child hasn’t repaid you doesn’t automatically make the money tax-deductible. The IRS distinguishes between a legitimate loan that later becomes
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Are My Mental Health Expenses Tax Deductible?
Are Mental Health Costs Deductible Under IRS Rules? Yes, certain mental health expenses can qualify for the federal medical expense deduction. Under IRS rules, medical expenses generally include costs paid
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The Benefits of Married Filing Separately
What is Married Filing Separately Status? Married Filing Separately is one of the filing statuses recognized by the IRS. Generally, if you’re legally married on the last day of the
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