Lien on me? Tax Liens are a powerful weapon in the arsenal of the IRS and other taxing agencies including the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), and Employment Development Department (EDD). A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (or notice of State Tax Lien) can cause a great deal
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IRS Tax Levy vs. IRS Tax Lien: What is the Difference?
The federal tax code is a massive body of laws and regulations that many find confusing and overwhelming. Of course, many professions were created to assist the public with their taxes—accountants and tax attorneys, for example. Many taxpayers get behind on their tax payments, and, in these cases, the IRS may issue a levy or
How IRS Interest is Calculated
The IRS has many different penalties they can place against taxpayers if they believe you have a balance due after tax day. If you find yourself with a large balance due to the IRS, FTB, EDD, or SBOE, these agencies will impose high percentage penalties on the balance due, and they may begin garnishing your
IRS Tax Lien – Release and Subordination
When a taxpayer has an IRS lien placed against them, resolving the lien is of the utmost importance in reducing its impact on the taxpayer, especially in regards to the taxpayer’s financial situation and credit. If a taxpayer has the means and can pay off the balance of the tax lien, the best option is
IRS Tax Lien – Lien Withdrawal
The IRS will place a tax lien on a taxpayer who has failed to pay a tax debt. By placing a tax lien on the taxpayer, the government has placed a legal claim against their property. This usually will result in restrictions in the ability to sell the taxpayer’s property and restricts their ability to
IRS Tax Lien – Avoiding a Lien
Tax lien – a dreaded word to the average American taxpayer. However dreaded the words are, many do not know what a tax lien is, or what to do when faced with the potential of having one placed against them. A tax lien occurs when the IRS has determined that a taxpayer owes additional taxes
Federal Tax Lien
A federal tax lien is the mechanism by which the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforces the tax obligations of taxpayers that have fulfilled those obligations. Typically, such a lien will be filed once a taxpayer’s liability has been assessed, a Notice and Demand for Payment has been sent to the taxpayer, and the taxpayer has