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The tax attorneys at Wiggam Law are dedicated to helping their clients (both individuals and businesses) solve their financial problems. Part of that commitment includes making sure our clients stay up to date with relevant news. If you need help navigating problems with the IRS or a tax authority, we’re here to keep you informed with the Wiggam Law Tax Blog. If you need answers about your specific situation, contact us to schedule a case review and see how we can get the best resolution for you.

Our tax attorneys are skilled at resolving controversies with the IRS, Georgia Department of Revenue, and other taxing authorities over income taxes, payroll and employment taxes, civil penalties, tax liens, levies, and unfiled returns.

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IRS Audit Without Receipts

During an audit, the IRS requires you to substantiate the information you reported on your tax returns, and if you can’t prove that your claims...

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Georgia Tax Liens & How to Release

A Georgia state tax lien is a legal claim filed by the Georgia Department of Revenue against taxpayers with unpaid state tax debts. Also called...

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Large-Scale Tax Settlements with the Georgia Department of Revenue: What Atlanta Businesses Need to Know

Can the Georgia Department of Revenue settle large tax debts? Georgia tax debt settlement involves negotiating with the Georgia Department of Revenue to resolve unpaid...

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10 Red Flags of Section 125 Abuse: Are Section 125 Plans Legal?

Employers can use Section 125 plans (aka: “cafeteria plans”) to provide pre-tax employment benefits to their employees. As these plans have risen in popularity, there’s...

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How IRS Payroll Audits Actually Unfold for Abusive Section 125 Plans

Unfortunately, there are a lot of abusive promoters pushing noncompliant Section 125 plans. Sometimes, businesses spot red flags before signing up for a plan. In...

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Who’s Liable When a Section 125 Plan Fails: Employer, Vendor, or CPA?

If the IRS audits your Section 125 plan and determines that it’s not compliant, you are liable. Unfortunately, even if the problem stems from a...

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Can the IRS Retroactively Reclassify Section 125 Deductions as Wages?

Section 125 plans are perfectly legal, as long as they’re set up and administered properly, but if they’re not, they can lead to serious problems,...

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Voluntarily Fixing a Questionable Section 125 Plan Before IRS Contact

Some employers learn that their Section 125 plans are abusing IRS rules after getting contacted by the IRS or following an IRS audit of their...

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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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Unfiled Tax Returns After Death: What Executors Need to Know

When someone passes away, their executor or personal representative may have to deal with their unfiled tax returns, which may include the current year’s return...

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