Receiving an audit notice from the IRS can send anyone into a panic. But not all audits are the same. So, what is the difference between a correspondence and a field audit? These are tools the IRS uses to verify information on your tax return, but they differ in scope and how they are conducted….
If you’re dealing with unpaid taxes, you might be wondering how far the IRS can go to collect. Can the IRS freeze my bank account? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, the IRS does have that authority. But it is not an instant or random action. In many cases, it can be avoided or resolved if…
Facing tax issues is stressful. You might have a surprise IRS notice in your mailbox, back taxes you didn’t see coming, or questions about business tax compliance. Whatever the situation, having the right guidance can turn what feels like a crisis into something manageable. You need a tax lawyer to help manage these stressful times….
Few things in life get people’s attention faster than a letter from the IRS. And when unpaid taxes enter the picture, you might ask yourself, “Can the IRS garnish my wages or bank account?” If you are dealing with IRS debt in Tennessee, you will want to know how this works, so you can take…
Finding out you owe back taxes can add an unexpected burden to your life, especially when the notice shows up out of nowhere. While Tennessee does not have a personal state income tax, plenty of Tennesseans still end up behind on business taxes, franchise and excise taxes, sales and use taxes, or property taxes. When…
When you owe the IRS back taxes, the clock starts ticking. Unfortunately, it is not a short clock. The IRS has some of the strongest collection powers in the country. If you have received one of those white envelopes with the black lettering, your stress levels can spike. How long does the IRS have to…
Getting pulled over or approached by law enforcement can be a little terrifying. Even if you haven’t done a thing wrong, your mind jumps to worst-case scenarios. But remember, you do have rights during a police stop in Knoxville. When you know these rights, that doesn’t make you combative; it makes you prepared. And as…
When tax season comes around, not everyone walks away with a refund. Some individuals get news from the IRS that the balance is due. What are my options if I can’t pay my taxes in full? The IRS is more willing to work with taxpayers than most people realize. Here are a few of your…
Getting a letter from the IRS can make your stomach drop. Even if you are on top of your taxes, seeing “Internal Revenue Service” on an envelope might make you shove it in a drawer and hope it goes away. What happens if I ignore IRS tax notices? Unfortunately, they will not give up, and…
