Category: Tax Representation
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IRS CP504: The Final Warning Before the IRS Strikes
IRS Notice CP504 is not a bill. It’s a threat. This final notice of intent to levy tells you the IRS is about to seize your assets. Bank accounts, wages, and state tax refunds are all at risk. It follows a series of ignored letters and serves as the IRS’s last warning before enforcement. That’s…
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Title: IRS Form 668W: The Wage Levy That Can Leave You Penniless
Here’s a 150-word summary of your blog post: — Receiving IRS Form 668W is a financial emergency. This notice authorizes the IRS to garnish wages directly from your paycheck — and they will continue to do so until your tax debt is fully paid. Unlike a one-time bank levy, this is ongoing and can drain…
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Understanding IRS Form 668-A and How Steve Perry, EA Can Help Protect Your Assets
IRS Form 668-A, known as the Notice of Levy, allows the IRS to seize a taxpayer’s wages or bank accounts due to unpaid tax debt. This action is serious, signaling that previous warnings have been ignored and enforcement has begun. A levy can cause significant financial disruption, especially if funds are frozen or wages are…
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IRS Notice CP508C: What It Means and How Steve Perry, EA can Help
IRS Notice CP508C means your tax debt has been certified as seriously delinquent and reported to the State Department, placing your passport at risk. This can affect international travel, employment, and licensing. Steve Perry, EA at Books Taxes & More helps taxpayers resolve these issues quickly through installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, or financial hardship…
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Why Every S-Corporation Owner Needs a Reasonable Compensation Basis
S-corporation owners are required to pay themselves a reasonable salary for the work they perform. The IRS scrutinizes these salaries, and failure to properly document reasonable compensation can trigger audits and penalties. Many business owners struggle to determine what is considered reasonable. Steve Perry, EA at Books Taxes & More creates comprehensive, audit-proof reasonable compensation…
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Understanding IRS Letter 3164: How Steve Perry, EA Can Help
IRS Letter 3164 often catches taxpayers off guard. This notice means the IRS is preparing to assign your overdue tax account to a private collection agency. While this letter does not demand immediate payment, it signals that the IRS considers your account inactive and unresolved. The purpose of Letter 3164 is to inform taxpayers before…
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Understanding IRS Letter 3172 and How Steve Perry, EA Can Help
IRS Letter 3172 notifies taxpayers that a Notice of Federal Tax Lien has been filed due to unpaid tax debt, giving the IRS a legal claim on their property. This lien can severely impact credit, complicate financial transactions, and damage personal and professional reputations. Importantly, the letter offers a limited window, usually 30 days, to…
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What Taxpayers Should Know About the IRS CP71 Notice and How an Enrolled Agent Can Help
– The IRS CP71 Notice, titled “Annual Reminder of Balance Due,” alerts taxpayers annually about unpaid taxes including penalties and interest, without immediate collection action but with potential future enforcement. – Ignoring the CP71 can lead to escalated IRS collection actions such as liens or levies. – Steve Perry, an Enrolled Agent (EA) at Books,…
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Understanding IRS CP40:What it means and How an Enrolled Agent Can Help
– The IRS CP40 Notice indicates a taxpayer’s unpaid tax debt has been assigned to a private debt collection agency authorized by the IRS to handle lower-priority cases before the collection statute expires. – Private agencies cannot use IRS tools like liens, levies, or garnishments, and the notice means the IRS prioritizes other cases. -…
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Understanding IRS LT40: What it means and How an Enrolled Agent Can Help
Receiving an IRS LT40 Notice can be a daunting experience for taxpayers, as it signifies that the IRS has identified a potential issue with their tax return that requires immediate attention. This notice serves the purpose of requesting additional information or clarification to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate tax reporting. Navigating the complexities of an…
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