If you find yourself facing possible criminal tax charges, you will almost definitely need to seek help from criminal tax attorneys who have a thorough understanding of tax law and can review the particular details of your case to see what can be done to help you. Tax crimes are federal crimes that can carry heavy financial penalties, jail time and other negative consequences. We'll look at some possible strategies to take in addressing your criminal tax charges and walk through the process so you know what to expect and what you can do to get the best possible outcome.
We live in the age of the 1099 employee. A recent study found that an estimated 15% of employees are independent contractors. Other studies estimate that number to be ever higher. With cost savings for employers, flexibility and other personal benefits for employees, it is no surprise that hiring practices in many industries are starting to include an increasing amount of independent contractors. But as a self-employed contractor, you should understand your tax obligations and responsibilities to avoid entanglements with the IRS.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in January 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
The IRS can use a host of methods to collect on your back taxes. It can levy your assets, put a lien on your income, and use other means to recoup your government debt.
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It is now past Tax Day, and if you're taking stock of their tax liabilities and saying, “Yikes!” - you're not along. Many people are watching as their tax debt keeps growing with interest and penalties and wonder where it all stops.
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The IRS still considers a seasonal worker an employee, regardless of how many hours or months you worked.
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This post dives into levy avoidance. If you don’t want the IRS seizing your property, this post is for you. Actually, this post is for people who have property levied by the IRS and anyone else who wonders what happens when you don’t pay your taxes.
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Wouldn't it be great to get rid of your tax debt without any consequences? Unfortunately, it's not a common option. At least, not without understanding how the IRS sees discharging or expiring your tax debt.
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When you are in debt to the IRS, any payment is one too many. Unfortunately, it’s pay-to-play. If you can't pay your taxes in full and on time or enroll in an installment agreement, you are left with few tools to help you reduce your tax burden.
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In a perfect world, everyone could pay their taxes in full and on time. Oh, who are we kidding? In a perfect world, there would be no taxes!
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One of the most frightening acronyms in the USA is IRS. This seemingly all-powerful government agency can strike fear into almost anybody. If ever there was a time you needed a lawyer, getting out of debt to the IRS is one of the best.
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