Should You Call the IRS Yourself, What Taxapyers Should Consider
Thinking about calling the IRS about your tax debt? Before you pick up the phone, understand what information the IRS may ask for, why unfiled returns matter, and what you should know about your collection options.
What Happens When You Ignore an IRS Notice?
Ignoring IRS notices won't make the problem disappear. Learn how the IRS collection process can escalate from a balance-due notice to liens and levies—and what you can do to get back on track.
Unfiled Tax Returns? What to Do When the IRS Sends You a Notice
Have you been putting off filing old tax returns and now received a letter from the IRS? Learn what an IRS notice means, why filing your past-due returns matters, and what steps you can take to get back into compliance.
Can IRS Tax Debt Expire? What California Taxpayers Should Know
The IRS generally has 10 years to collect a tax debt, but certain events can change that deadline. Learn how the Collection Statute Expiration Date works and why California taxpayers also need to understand the FTB's separate collection rules.
What Happens If You Don’t File Your Tax Return?
Haven’t filed your tax returns? Learn what can happen when returns are missing, how an IRS Substitute for Return works, and what steps you can take to get back into compliance.
Why Do People Owe the IRS? 5 Common Reasons for Tax Debt
Why do people end up owing the IRS? Learn how insufficient withholding, self-employment income, missed estimated payments, unfiled returns, and ignored notices can lead to tax debt and what steps you can take.
What Is Tax Resolution? A Guide to Resolving IRS and State Tax Debt
Tax resolution helps taxpayers address unpaid tax debt, unfiled returns, IRS notices, and collection problems. Learn about the available options and how to determine which approach may fit your situation.