How To Get Currently Not Collectible Status From The IRS 

How To Get Currently Not Collectible Status From The IRS 

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: May 18, 2026 You can stop IRS wage garnishments, bank levies, and property seizures by getting your account placed in currently not collectible (CNC) status....
When To File Taxes In 2026: Should You Always File Early?

When To File Taxes In 2026: Should You Always File Early?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: May 16, 2026 The default advice on when to file taxes: file as early as possible, get your refund faster. That advice is right about 60% of the time. The other...
What Bankruptcy Actually Does To IRS Tax Debt

What Bankruptcy Actually Does To IRS Tax Debt

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: May 14, 2026 Bankruptcy can wipe out some IRS tax debt, but only income taxes that meet four strict timing rules, and only if you’ve been honest with the...
Is Tax Planning Worth It? An Honest Cost Vs Savings Breakdown

Is Tax Planning Worth It? An Honest Cost Vs Savings Breakdown

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: May 12, 2026 For most W-2 earners taking the standard deduction, tax planning isn’t worth the fee. For business owners pulling $200K+ in revenue, real...
What Is A Tax Audit And Who Gets Audited In 2026?

What Is A Tax Audit And Who Gets Audited In 2026?

A tax audit is the IRS reviewing your return to confirm you reported everything correctly and paid the right amount. If you’ve never been through one, the word “audit” probably sounds worse than it is. But if you have been through one, you know it...