Form 1099-C And Canceled Debt: Is Forgiven Debt Taxable?

Form 1099-C And Canceled Debt: Is Forgiven Debt Taxable?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: September 4, 2026 If you received a Form 1099-C, the canceled amount on it is usually taxable income, and you generally report it on Schedule 1 of your Form...
Who Pays Back Taxes After Divorce?

Who Pays Back Taxes After Divorce?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: September 2, 2026 If you filed a joint tax return, you both do. The IRS treats a joint return as “joint and several,” which means each spouse is on...
Innocent Spouse Relief Vs Injured Spouse: Which One Do You Need?

Innocent Spouse Relief Vs Injured Spouse: Which One Do You Need?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 31, 2026 Two people sign one tax return, and later the IRS comes after both of them. If that’s you, there are two separate fixes, and people mix...
Can The IRS Take Your 401(k)? What Puts Your Savings At Real Risk

Can The IRS Take Your 401(k)? What Puts Your Savings At Real Risk

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 29, 2026 Yes, the IRS can take money from your 401(k). It’s legal, and unpaid back taxes are the trigger. But a levy on a retirement account is...
Partial Payment Installment Agreement: How To Pay The IRS Less

Partial Payment Installment Agreement: How To Pay The IRS Less

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 27, 2026 If you owe the IRS more than you can ever realistically pay, a partial payment installment agreement is the plan that can close the account for...