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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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What to Expect When Claiming Refunds of IRS Interest and Penalties

The IRS often refunds penalties and sometimes even interest if they were assessed incorrectly or if the taxpayer qualifies for administrative or statutory relief. You...

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IRS Tax Debt Help Tool: How It Works, Who It Works for, and When to Call a Professional

The IRS recently released a Tax Debt Help tool. Its purpose? To help taxpayers find a solution for their tax debt. Unfortunately, while that sounds...

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The IRS May Owe You Money From COVID. Here’s What You Need to Know.

A federal court has ruled that the IRS wrongly charged interest and penalties to tens of millions of taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS...

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Why Is CBE Group Calling About My Unpaid Taxes?

CBE Group is one of the private collection agencies hired by the IRS to collect tax debts. They are legitimate, but unfortunately, scammers often pose as IRS...

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How to Remove an IRS Estate Tax Lien to Sell Property

Selling real estate is usually one of the most time-sensitive tasks on an executor’s to-do list — especially if the estate needs to sell land,...

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Is An Executor Liable for a Deceased Person’s Tax Debt?

Executors tend to expect an estate’s debts to look like the debts they’re familiar with – credit cards, medical bills, mortgages, and personal loans. However,...

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July 2026 Deadline to Claim IRS Penalty and Interest Refunds

If the IRS charged you late fees, failure-to-pay penalties, or underpayment interest between January 2020 and July 2023, you might be entitled to get that...

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