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IRS Notice CP508C & Letter 6152: Your Passport Is At Risk

Notice CP508C means your passport is at risk. If you receive this notice, the State Department will not allow you to renew your passport or...

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What Happens to IRS Tax Debt When You Die?

The debt does not disappear. It becomes an obligation of the decedent’s estate, which must pay federal tax debts before distributing assets to heirs. Heirs...

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Can the IRS Come After Heirs for a Deceased Person’s Taxes?

When an individual passes away with tax debt, heirs and beneficiaries are often uncertain about how that affects the estate – and their personal responsibility....

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Can You Go to Jail for Unfiled or Unpaid Taxes?

Updated August 2026 Can you go to jail for not paying taxes? Generally, no. You cannot be jailed merely because you cannot afford to pay...

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How to Spot an Offer in Compromise Mill (Before You Get Scammed)

If you’ve searched online for help with back taxes, you’ve probably seen ads like “Settle your IRS debt for pennies on the dollar.” These ads...

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Paid for an OIC That Failed? What to Do Next

The IRS OIC rejection rate is at a record high. In 2025 alone, out of the 38,797 offers submitted, only 5,464 were approved. This goes...

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What is a Ghost Tax Preparer? (And Why It Can Get You In Trouble)

A ghost tax preparer is any paid tax professional who prepares your tax return but refuses to sign it or include their Preparer Tax Identification...

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My Tax Preparer Lied on My Return—What Happens Now?

If your tax preparer lies on your tax return, the IRS will hold you accountable for the error. By law, you’re responsible for your own...

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SCE Investors: Reduce Your Total Liability With a Protective Claim for Interest Refunds

Syndicated conservation easement (SCE) investors are often shocked at the amount of interest that has accrued as these cases have moved slowly through the courts...

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A Win for Everyday Taxpayers: The IRS’s New Automatic Penalty Relief Is a Step in the Right Direction

Tax penalties have long been one of the most frustrating parts of dealing with the IRS — especially for taxpayers who don’t have a CPA...

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