Tag: business
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Why IRS Notices Spike During Filing Season, And What to Do First
IRS notices spike during filing season because automated matching, unresolved prior-year issues, and IRS backlogs collide. Understanding why these letters arrive and knowing what to do first can prevent penalties, refund delays, and unnecessary enforcement before a small issue turns into a serious problem.
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Tax Season Doesn’t Create Problems. It Reveals Them.
Many tax issues feel sudden at filing time, but they are usually the result of earlier decisions. This article explains how tax season reveals underlying patterns and how reviewing those signals can reduce future exposure.
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By the Time Tax Season Starts, Most Tax Decisions Are Already Made
Tax season does not create tax outcomes. It reports decisions already made throughout the year. This article explains why filing season offers limited flexibility and how taxpayers can use it to identify risks before the next cycle begins.
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Tax Season Is the End of the Story, Not the Beginning
Many taxpayers treat tax season as the starting point for planning. In reality, filing only reports decisions already made. This article explains why waiting until tax season limits options, increases risk, and turns preparation into reaction.
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Why Filing Season Is Too Late to Fix Tax Problems
Many taxpayers assume filing season is when tax problems are resolved. In reality, it is when options narrow. This article explains what filing season can and cannot fix, why extensions do not change history, and how reviewing before filing helps control risk and reduce surprises.
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Tax Season Has Started What Still Matters Before You File
January is a decision month. This article explains what still matters before filing, including book support, income categorization, mileage substantiation, payroll alignment, and knowing a balance due early. The goal is to file with clarity and reduce surprises, notices, and preventable exposure.
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The IRS Knows Before You Do: 7 Tax Surprises
IRS automation and data matching mean tax problems surface faster than ever. This blog explains seven common surprises impacting 2026 tax returns and why proactive planning matters. Steve Perry, EA helps taxpayers respond to IRS notices, prevent penalties, and regain control before issues escalate.
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Fake Refund Promises vs Real IRS Letters
Fake stimulus offers and tariff dividend scams are surging while real IRS notices increase. Small businesses face real financial danger. This guide explains how to tell the difference, how to protect accounts, and how expert representation from Steve Perry can stop penalties, fear, and costly mistakes before they spread.
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Adoption Tax Credit Updates You Need to Know for 2025
IRS Tax Tip 2025-71 highlights updates to the adoption tax credit that can significantly reduce federal taxes for adoptive families. The credit has strict rules, documentation requirements, and income limits. Steve Perry, EA helps families claim the credit accurately, avoid IRS notices, and protect their refunds.
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IRS Crackdown On High Income Nonfilers And 1099 Earners
High income nonfilers and 1099 earners face a tough new IRS crackdown with real risks of liens, levies, and criminal exposure. Steve Perry, EA triages the damage, rebuilds compliance, and negotiates directly with the IRS so clients can move from fear and chaos to structure, protection, and long-term control.
