IRS Notice of Deficiency: The 90-Day Letter Explained
The IRS notice of deficiency, also called Letter 3219A, is the IRS’s legal determination that you owe more tax than what you reported. It provides a protected window to dispute
W-2 Vs 1099: How Misclassification Creates Payroll Tax Risk
W-2 vs 1099 misclassification happens when a business pays workers as independent contractors using 1099s, but the IRS determines those workers should have been classified as W-2 employees all along.
Unfiled State Sales Taxes: The Mistakes That Create Audit Risk
States treat sales tax differently from income tax. This money belongs to the state the moment a customer pays it. When filings stop, agencies assume risk exists, even when intent
Form 843 Explained: The Step-by-Step Guide to Requesting IRS Penalty Relief
Form 843 is the IRS form used to remove IRS penalties, reduce interest, or request refunds when the IRS charges you incorrectly. The problem is not the form itself but
Received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy? Your 30-Day Window to Appeal
A final notice of intent to levy is the IRS’s formal warning that forced collection may start soon. It means the IRS believes earlier notices failed and now plans to
