How Can I Talk to a Live Agent at the IRS?

How Can I Talk to a Live Agent at the IRS?

Expert Advice on Contacting a Live IRS Representative For many taxpayers the most frustrating part about doing their taxes is getting ahold of a real person at the IRS. The IRS is understaffed and unprepared to take on the daily volume of phone calls  they receive....
The new 2020 tax form

The new 2020 tax form

Tips for Filling Out the 2020 Tax Form Correctly I had an experience over the holidays with family that presented a wonderful opportunity to write about. I was asked by an in-law about the new 2020 tax form, and why one spouse will now be taxed higher based on their...
How Do Tax Brackets Work?

How Do Tax Brackets Work?

The Impact of Tax Brackets on Your Financial Planning There are actually two ways to look at your tax bracket. One is called your marginal tax bracket, and one is your effective tax bracket. Marginal Tax Bracket Your marginal tax bracket is the thing that is most...
How Long Can the IRS Audit Me?

How Long Can the IRS Audit Me?

Navigating the Uncertainty of IRS Audit Durations In most cases, the statute of limitations grants the IRS a period of up to three years in which to initiate an audit of a taxpayer. The three-year clock begins counting down from the latter of the following dates: The...
I Just Got Notified of an Audit…Help!

I Just Got Notified of an Audit…Help!

Audit Notification: What It Means for You Many fear the thought of receiving an IRS audit notice.  Because of this fear, our tax firm has often encountered clients that put off opening any IRS letters for the fear of being notified of an audit.  First, if you do...