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Listing of IRS Notices for Individuals

Daniel CohenJune 6, 2023

If you receive an IRS notice, be sure you understand it. Review the different kinds of notices, what they mean, and how to respond to them. Make sure...

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Taxes

Richard BarringtonApril 30, 2022

Read personal finance articles about taxes to understand key issues that affect your tax return and how much you will owe. Make sure that you start by...

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IRS Tax Relief Overview

Daniel CohenNovember 20, 2016

Tax Relief tips and advice that you need to know to deal with IRS Tax debt. Discover the various tax relief options available and how to protect yourself if...

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Establishing an IRS Installment Agreement

Daniel CohenSeptember 4, 2015

Establishing an IRS Installment Agreement | Get tips from about how to properly set up an IRS Installment Agreement, the fees the IRS charges to set and...

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Debt Settlement Taxes

Bills.com TeamApril 8, 2015

Did you settle a debt for less than the full amount due? If you did, you may have to pay debt settlement taxes on the amount shown in a 1099-C. But there is...

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IRS Offer in Compromise

Daniel CohenMarch 9, 2015

Form 656 Offer in Compromise | Do you want to reduce your IRS debt? Submit an IRS Form 656, Offer in Compromise, on your own or using a tax pro. Learn how, at b

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My Spouse's Employer Stopped Deducting Taxes From His Pay

Mark CappelFebruary 19, 2015

My husband's employer recently stopped deducting taxes from his paycheck. They say it's an Obama tax plan. Do you know of any plan in the works to account for t

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Property Tax Interest Rate in Kentucky

Mark CappelFebruary 19, 2015

What is the interest rate on delinquent property taxes in Kentucky?

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Fixing a Tax Filing Error

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Tax Filing Error | You need to fix certain tax errors by filing an amended tax return. You may need to get professional help to fix tax filing errors, if you...

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Cancelled Debt is Taxable

Mark CappelFebruary 19, 2015

If you resolve a debt with a creditor to repay a debt for less than the balance due, this is considered income for tax purposes.

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Gift and Capital Gains Tax

Mark CappelFebruary 19, 2015

Get advice on how best to handle issues relating to gift and capital gains tax. Bills.com can help you save on your taxes.

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Capital Gains on Farm Sale

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Review the rules for capital gains on selling property, with specific information about tax issues surroundin capital gains taxes for farm sale. Be sure...

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Common IRS scams

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Common IRS Scams | Taxpayers are advised to be on their guard for scammers who impersonate the IRS to steal financial information or personal identity...

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The IRS' 2011 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Every year, the IRS issues warnings about common tax scams. Review the IRS' Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2011 at bills.com.

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Itemize Deductions or Standard Deduction

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Free advice from bills.com on how to decide if you are better off taking the standard deduction on your federal tax return or itemizing your deductions.

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IRS Recordkeeping Tips

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Tips for Keeping Good Tax Records | Keeping accurate tax records will reduce your stress and help you avoid problems with the IRS. Make sure to...

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Six Tax Tips for Newlyweds

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Tax Tips for Newlyweds | Just Married? Free tips and advice so you avoid stress when it's time to file your taxes. Make sure that you...

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Tax Tips for Military Families

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Tax Tips for Military Families | Save money by claiming the tax deductions that are specially designed for military families. It is very important that you...

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Tax Tips When You Sell Your Home

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Tax Tips When You Sell Your Home | Selling your home can cause serious tax consequences. Make sure that you know the right steps to take. Start by...

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Save Money on Taxes When You Move

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Tax Tips for Deducting Moving Expenses | Save money on your income taxes. Take advantage of every deduction the IRS allows you for moving expenses. Make sure...

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How to Get Your IRS Tax Records

Daniel CohenFebruary 19, 2015

Tax Tips on Ordering Your Tax Records | Learn how to get copies of your IRS Tax Records and IRS Tax Transcripts. It is very important that you understand the...

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IRS Debt Relief and Tax Debt Help

Daniel CohenAugust 20, 2014

Do you have questions about IRS Debt or how to get tax relief? Bills.com has your answers.

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Delinquent California Tax

Daniel CohenMay 21, 2013

California and other states have the right to levy your financial accounts, place a lien on your property, and offset any tax refund it may owe you for other ta

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Wage Garnishment

Bills.com TeamNovember 2, 2012

How much of your disposable income can be garnished depends on your circumstances. 25% is the general rule, but up to 60% can be garnished...

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Unfiled Tax Returns

Daniel CohenSeptember 16, 2012

Learn about unfiled tax returns and possible penalties involved. Also discover how to resolve such issues.

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IRS Fresh Start

Daniel CohenAugust 30, 2012

Tax Forgiveness: IRS Fresh Start | The IRS Fresh Start program makes it easier to qualify for IRS tax forgiveness and penalty reduction. Make sure you...

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What to do if you get an IRS Letter

Daniel CohenFebruary 2, 2012

10 Tips for when you Receive an IRS Letter | Free tips about what to do when the IRS contacts you. Never ignore the letter. Make sure that you...

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IRS Tax Debts

Daniel CohenFebruary 1, 2012

IRS Tax Debt | Find the best solution for your IRS tax debt problems. There is no one-sized-fits-all solution, but you can save money, if you ...

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IRA Gift

Mark CappelMay 4, 2011

IRA Gift | To make an IRA gift to a family member, an IRA account holder must take a distribution from the IRA. If the IRA is traditional or SIMPLE, then...

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Frivolous Tax Arguments

Daniel CohenApril 21, 2011

Is the federal income tax legal? Do I have to pay taxes? Review the frivolous tax arguments that are made and understand why they are not a way to get out of pa

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Tax Debt Help

Daniel CohenDecember 1, 2010

Do you need tax debt help? Find solutions for tax debt, learn important tax terms, and get answers to common questions at Bills.com.

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Tax Attorney

Daniel CohenDecember 1, 2010

A tax attorney specializes in all tax matters, including IRS debt, offers in compromise, installment agreements and in tax relief services.

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Tax Debt Relief Options

Daniel CohenDecember 1, 2010

Discover your IRS debt help options, how to work with the IRS, and the right steps to take to protect yourself from IRS collections. Make sure that you...

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IRS Debt Help Tips

Daniel CohenDecember 1, 2010

Get IRS tax debt help and advice, and learn how to get out of debt with the IRS. IRS debt help from Bills.com.

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Deal with Tax Debt

Daniel CohenDecember 1, 2010

Do you owe a tax debt? Learn how to manage your tax debt wisely at Bills.com.

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State Tax Levy

Bills.com TeamOctober 14, 2010

You may owe state income tax due to your filling jointly with your spouse. You may want to consider filing your returns as married filing separately.

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IRS Collections Process

Daniel CohenOctober 14, 2010

Information on how the IRS collects on your outstanding taxes. Take steps on resolving your debt before aggressive collection methods from the IRS harm you.

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Tax Relief Services

Daniel CohenOctober 14, 2010

Tax relief services | A professional tax relief services firm can help you get out of IRS debt, stop levies and wage garnishment, and file previous tax returns.

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IRS Payment Plan

Daniel CohenOctober 6, 2010

Free advice about handling IRS tax debt and setting up a payment plan

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1099-A vs. 1099-C

Mark CappelOctober 4, 2010

1099-A vs. 1099-C | A creditor is required to issue a 1099-A when a borrower abandons real or personal property. A 1099-C is a notice to the IRS that the...

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Levy From Both IRS and a Judgment

Daniel CohenJuly 29, 2010

Levy | Free advice if you have an IRS wage levy and a separate levy from a creditor

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$12000 IRS Debt

Mark CappelApril 12, 2010

IRS debt problems can often be solved by using the services of a tax professional who has a track record of successfully negotiating on behalf of clients...

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Vehicle Exemption

Mark CappelApril 2, 2010

Most states exempt a portion of the value of certain items, such as a vehicle, tools of a trade, and a homestead, from creditor execution and from bankruptcy.

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IRS Debt Help

Daniel CohenMarch 14, 2010

IRS Debt | If you have IRS debt, you need to find the best possible solution, to protect yourself from a wage or bank levy. You may be able to save money, if...

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Debt Tax

Mark CappelFebruary 2, 2010

Debt Tax | Some people assume a decedent's debt is forgiven or possibly written off by creditors. The law does not work that way, with the exception of...

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Illinois Property Tax Assistance

Mark CappelJanuary 22, 2010

Is there any assistance available for delinquent property taxes in Winnebago county, Illinois? Visit the Illinois property tax appeal board web page.

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Tax Relief for Your IRS Bill

Mark CappelMarch 17, 2009

Review five ways to resolve IRS debt: offer in compromise, installment agreement, partial installment agreement, or not currently collectible. Save money by...

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401K Early Withdrawal Tax Penalty

Daniel CohenJanuary 2, 2008

401k early withdrawal tax penalty | A 401k early-withdrawal can result in a tax penalty. Review when penalties apply and when you can avoid them. Be sure you...

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IRS Offer In Compromise

Daniel CohenSeptember 28, 2007

If you have IRS Tax Debt and want information on how to save the most with an Offer in Compromise, let Bills.com help you find the answers and savings that you

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Owe IRS

Mark CappelAugust 6, 2007

Let bills.com help you resolve your IRS Tax debt so that you can save.

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