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11 guides in Tax Law
How to Respond to an IRS Audit Notice: A Step-by-Step Guide
Got an IRS audit letter? Read the notice, identify the audit type, note the deadline, gather only the records requested, and decide whether to bring in a tax attorney before you respond.
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What Is IRS Currently Not Collectible Status and Do You Qualify?
IRS currently not collectible status pauses active collection when paying would leave you unable to cover basic living expenses. Learn who qualifies and how it compares to a payment plan or settlement.
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How Much Does a Tax Attorney Cost? IRS Fees, Rates and Free Help
Tax lawyers average $446 an hour in Clio's 2026 data. What the IRS and Tax Court charge, who else can represent you, when you can recover fees, and where to find free help.
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Complete GuideWhat Happens If You Don't File Your Tax Return? Unfiled Returns and How to Catch Up
Not filing a tax return triggers penalties, interest, and IRS-prepared substitute returns. This guide explains the consequences and the step-by-step path to filing back taxes and getting compliant.
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Can the IRS Garnish My Wages? How Wage Levies Work and How to Stop Them
Yes, the IRS can garnish your wages through a continuous wage levy after notice. This guide explains how a levy is triggered, how much the IRS can take, and how to release or prevent it.
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IRS Installment Agreements: How to Get on a Payment Plan
An IRS installment agreement lets you pay tax debt in monthly amounts instead of all at once. Here is how to qualify, which type fits your balance, and how to apply online or by mail.
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Federal Tax Liens and Levies: What They Mean and What to Do
A federal tax lien is the IRS's legal claim against your property; a tax levy is the actual seizure of your wages, bank account, or other assets. This guide explains the difference, the warning notices, and how to respond.
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Innocent Spouse Relief vs. Injured Spouse Relief: What's the Difference?
Innocent spouse relief frees you from joint tax liability for your spouse's errors on a joint return; injured spouse relief recovers your share of a refund the IRS took for your spouse's separate debt. Here's how to tell them apart.
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Trust Fund Recovery Penalty: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
The trust fund recovery penalty lets the IRS collect unpaid payroll taxes personally from business owners and others, equal to 100% of the unpaid withheld amount. Here is how it works and how to respond.
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IRS Offer in Compromise: What It Is and How to Apply
An IRS offer in compromise lets some taxpayers settle a federal tax debt for less than the full amount owed. Here is who qualifies, how the IRS decides, and how to apply.
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What Is Tax Law? A Complete Guide to IRS Issues, Tax Debt, and Your Legal Options
Tax law covers your rights and obligations with the IRS and state tax agencies, from audits and back taxes to liens, levies, and settlement options. This guide explains how IRS problems unfold and the legal options for resolving them.
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