Tax Debt
Form 1310: Claiming a Refund for a Deceased Taxpayer
When someone you love passes away, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. But if they were due a tax refund when they…
Form 8300: Reporting Cash Payments of Over $10,000
Form 8300 is used to report large cash payments—specifically, any cash transaction over $10,000 received in a trade or business. If you run a business…
Form 8862: Getting Back Tax Credits After a Disallowance
If you’ve ever been denied a tax credit like the Earned Income Credit (EIC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC), you may have been told…
Form 8995: Qualified Business Income Deduction
If you're a small business owner, freelancer, or self-employed individual, there's a good chance you’ve heard about the Qualified Business Income Deduction (also called QBI);…
Can the IRS Take Your 401(k)? What You Need to Know in 2025
While retirement accounts are generally protected from most creditors, they’re not off-limits to the IRS. However, the agency must follow specific legal steps before accessing…
Understanding Back Taxes: What They Are and How to Handle Them
Back taxes are unpaid taxes that were not paid by their due date. They can accumulate over time due to various reasons, such as financial…
What is the Fresh Start Program And How Can it Benefit You?
The Fresh Start Program is an initiative by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) designed to help taxpayers struggling with unpaid taxes. Originally launched in 2011…
The Wash Sale Rule in 2025
What Is the Wash Sale Rule? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/wash.mp4"][/video] If you’ve been investing in stocks or other securities, you may have heard of the…
