My Tax Preparer Made A Mistake: What Can I Do?

My Tax Preparer Made A Mistake: What Can I Do?

If your tax preparer made a mistake on your return, you are still legally responsible for fixing it. The IRS holds taxpayers accountable for all errors, even those caused by paid professionals. Common tax preparer mistakes include missing income forms, math errors,...
How Long Before The IRS Pursues Unfiled Or Unpaid Taxes?

How Long Before The IRS Pursues Unfiled Or Unpaid Taxes?

The IRS typically begins collection actions within 1-2 months after missing tax filing deadlines, starting with CP14 or CP501 notices. If ignored, penalties escalate over 6-12 months, potentially leading to federal tax liens (public records against your property) and...
How To Keep Your Tax Refund Safe From Fraudsters

How To Keep Your Tax Refund Safe From Fraudsters

Tax refund theft occurs when criminals file fraudulent returns using stolen personal information, affecting over 240,000 Americans annually. You’ll typically discover the fraud when your legitimate e-filing gets rejected as a duplicate or when you receive...
What If The Employer Doesn’t Notify You Of Wage Garnishment?

What If The Employer Doesn’t Notify You Of Wage Garnishment?

When employers fail to notify employees about wage garnishment, workers face serious financial and legal consequences. Federal law requires employers to inform workers when wage garnishment orders arrive, including the garnishment amount, creditor name, and dispute...
What Is The Difference Between A Garnishment And A Levy?

What Is The Difference Between A Garnishment And A Levy?

A wage garnishment requires third parties like employers or banks to withhold a portion of your earnings and send it directly to the tax agency, continuing each pay period until the debt is paid or an alternative arrangement is made. A levy, on the other hand, allows...