Tax Debt Relief

Let's talk about what happens AFTER we are able to strike a deal on your behalf with the IRS. Because after all, that really is the goal here isn't it? So ... the IRS agreed that you could not pay all of your taxes back, and that a settlement was in everyone's best...

Dealing with payroll tax debt is one of the most challenging issues a business owner can face. In North Carolina, unresolved payroll tax debt can lead to serious consequences, including penalties, interest, and even legal action from the IRS or North Carolina...

If you have recently received a certified letter from the IRS, it is important to understand what it is and what your next steps should be. Choosing to ignore a certified letter from the IRS can lead you down the wrong road, and have a negative impact on your life....

Right now, it's almost impossible to escape the conflict, the noise, and the shaming over various cultural decisions we're having to make. Lockdowns, schooling, more economic stimulus, elections, vaccines -- it's all enough to drive you crazy if you pay close...

Should I File Separately if My Spouse Owes Back Taxes?If you have ever sat at the kitchen table with a stack of financial papers and felt your stomach twist because you learned your spouse owes back taxes, you are not alone. A lot of couples face this moment. It...

Summer is nearing an end, but this has been no ordinary summer.Everywhere, parents are scrambling in the most unusual "back to school" season in memory. Fall sports are in limbo, and others (MLB, NHL, NBA) are operating in a weird Twilight Zone mode. Urban centers are...

Falling behind on your taxes can be stressful, but it’s important to remember that you have options. If you owe back taxes to the IRS or the North Carolina Department of Revenue, creating a tax payment plan can help you manage your debt and avoid further penalties or...

Working with my Greensboro clients' finances over the years has given me a bit of a crash course in human behavior. Often, I'm floored by the generosity I see displayed by many clients -- even those without significant means. Other times ... well, I think that we all...

Often, when you're faced with IRS debt, there are other nasty little financial problems out there that can tend to crop up. I have to tell you though, as I sat down to write this strategy note, it made me think about some Greensboro clients that I've walked with over...

Every year, the IRS releases their list of what they call "the dirty dozen".(Apparently, the marketing gurus who work at the IRS think that if they give it a catchy name, maybe even a pop-culturey one, the people will pay more attention.)But aside from the cheesy...