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Financial documents and spreadsheets reviewed during a tax analysis
By Jim Payne February 3, 2026
IRS strategy depends on financial data. Learn why payment plans and other options can’t be chosen responsibly without a full financial analysis.
Tax paperwork and IRS options checklist
By Jim Payne January 29, 2026
IRS options depend on facts, timing, and compliance. Learn why generic advice fails and why clarity requires a full IRS situation review.
Urgent tax notice on desk
By Jim Payne January 27, 2026
Some IRS letters explain. Others signal enforcement. Learn when IRS notices become dangerous and why timing matters more than balance size.
Bank-related documents and financial controls suggesting restricted access to funds
By Jim Payne January 22, 2026
The IRS usually starts enforcement with bank levies. Learn why they’re preferred, how they work, and what they signal about your case.
1040 stamped filed
By Jim Payne January 20, 2026
Filing missing tax returns changes how the IRS treats your case. Learn what happens after filing and why compliance comes before resolution.
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By Jim Payne January 15, 2026
Filing on extension lets IRS income data settle so your return matches 1099s and W-2s, reducing audit risk and future IRS disputes.
Image of 1040 Filed Early
By Jim Payne January 13, 2026
Filing early proves IRS compliance, defines your tax balance, and allows liabilities to be included in resolution options like an Offer in Compromise.
IRS Asset Levy
By Jim Payne January 8, 2026
Learn how the IRS decides which assets to levy, why bank accounts and wages come first, and why seizures of property are relatively rare.
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By Jim Payne January 6, 2026
IRS collections operate under federal law, not consumer debt rules. Here’s what the IRS can do that private collectors cannot.
IRS installment agreement with default stamp
By Jim Payne December 31, 2025
Most IRS installment agreements fail within a few years. Learn why payment plans default and what taxpayers should do when finances change.