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March 31, 2025

Innocent Spouse Relief: Can It Save Your Mom From Your Dad's IRS Debt?

How Do I Save My Mom From My Dad’s $200,000 IRS Nightmare – And Should I Even Try? The weight of a significant tax debt can be immense, casting a shadow of worry and uncertainty over an entire family. When that debt reaches a staggering…

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March 28, 2025

Struggling With IRS Debt? These 4 Tips Can Help

Can't Pay the IRS? How can you Avoid Major Penalties with These 4 Strategies? Facing financial difficulties can be a stressful experience, and when that includes owing money to the Internal Revenue Service, it can feel particularly overwhelming. Fo…

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March 25, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Cheap Tax Advice: Is It Worth the Risk?

Is Cheap Advice Really Worth the Price? The human instinct to seek out the best deal is powerful. Whether it's comparing prices on everyday goods or searching for discounts on larger purchases, the desire to save money is often a primary motivator.…

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March 24, 2025

Taxpayer Advocate Service: A Lifeline for Tax Issues

What Is the Taxpayer Advocate and How Can They Help Me? Dealing with taxes can often feel like navigating a complex maze. Whether it’s understanding a confusing notice from the IRS, resolving a discrepancy, or facing a significant financial c…

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March 18, 2025

Will Not Filing Taxes Cost You Forever?

Are You Still on the Hook With the IRS? How Far Back Can They Claim You Owe? Do you ever lie awake at night, worried that the IRS might come knocking on your door, demanding payment for taxes from years ago? It's a common concern, and the thought o…

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March 14, 2025

Can Rental Deductions Minimize Your Tax?

Confused About How Your Rental Property Affects Your Taxes? Owning rental property can be a great way to build wealth and generate income, but it's important to understand the tax implications. Rental income and expenses are treated differently tha…

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March 13, 2025

Is Self-Employment Tax Keeping You Stressed?

Self-Employment Tax Got You Stressed? Learn Exactly What It Is and How to Pay Less Self-employment tax can feel like a burden, especially for those new to the world of freelancing or running their own businesses. But as the proverb says, "The wise …

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March 12, 2025

Are You Making These Tax Missteps?

Self-Filing Taxes: Are You Making These Painfully Common Errors That Could Land You in Trouble with the IRS? As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of our resources, and that includes being responsible with our taxes. This principle of st…

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March 11, 2025

Should You Reconsider Filing Taxes Jointly?

Are You Inviting Financial Trouble by Automatically Filing Taxes Jointly With Your Spouse? It's tax season again, and for many Christian couples, the question arises: Should we file our taxes jointly or separately? While the common advice is often …

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March 10, 2025

How Can You Qualify for IRS Penalty Forgiveness?

How to Turn "Reasonable Cause" into IRS Penalty Forgiveness Many people are unaware that the IRS offers penalty relief for taxpayers who have a valid reason for not filing or paying their taxes on time. This relief, known as "penalty abatement due …

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