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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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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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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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What Happens When a Nonprofit Loses 501(c)(3) Status

Losing 501(c)(3) status means your organization is no longer tax-exempt. You must pay federal income taxes on your organization’s net income, and you may also...

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Section 125 Cafeteria Plans Done Right Without Abusing IRS Rules

Section 125 plans (sometimes referred to as cafeteria plans) offer a great way for employers and employees to reduce their tax liability while also offering...

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IRS Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status for Unfiled Returns

If your nonprofit organization doesn’t file tax returns for three years in a row, the IRS will automatically revoke your tax-exempt status and put your...

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How to Reinstate 501(c)(3) Status After IRS Revocation

The IRS allows organizations that have lost their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to apply for reinstatement.  If you lost your tax-exempt status due to not filing...

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Fact vs. Fiction about the IRS Fresh Start Program

You may have heard about the IRS Fresh Start Program. It sounds like a major relief initiative that helps taxpayers avoid tax debt, but there’s not...

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