Newsletter Articles
Inside the IRS Wage Levy Formula
Discover how the IRS wage levy formula works, why it ignores real expenses, and how it impacts your clients’ financial stability.
Tax Debt and Travel: The IRS Can Cancel Your Passport
Under the FAST Act, taxpayers with over $64,000 in IRS debt risk passport denial or revocation. Learn how certification works and how to fix it fast.
Congress to the IRS: Show Your Work
Congress’s new IRS MATH Act requires the IRS to clearly explain math errors, show calculations, and set clear response deadlines, protecting taxpayers from confusion.
Inside the IRS’s Expanding Surveillance of Crypto Investors
The IRS is intensifying crypto oversight with AI and data tracking. What began as limited audits is now a powerful enforcement system ensuring every digital transaction is traceable.
The IRS Is Under New Management (Again): What Should You Expect?
The IRS names Frank Bisignano as CEO under Scott Bessent, signaling more leadership shifts, automation efforts, and likely delays ahead of the 2026 tax season.
Business Tax Debt: Like Individual Tax Debt But With Much Sharper Edges
Business tax debt hits harder than individual taxes, with payroll penalties and customer-facing IRS actions that can become personal.
The End of Paper Refunds and The Start of The Headaches
As the IRS ends paper refund checks in 2026, missing details and shifting rules could delay critical funds.
$190 Million Spent on 54 Different Systems, and Still No Progress: The IRS Attempts to Modernize
Despite $190 million spent, outdated IRS systems continue to delay cases and increase taxpayer risk.
She Signed the Return, He Hid the Income - Now What
When one spouse hides income, innocent spouse relief may protect the other from devastating IRS liability.
The Myth of the Unsellable Home with an IRS Lien
An IRS lien doesn’t make a home unsellable—knowing the rules can save the deal and protect equity.
The IRS Doesn’t Always Get the Last Word: An Introduction to IRS Appeals
The IRS isn’t always the final authority—Appeals offers clients a powerful second chance to challenge decisions.
The IRS Decides How Much Your Clients Can Spend...Mostly
The IRS uses strict financial standards to decide what your clients can afford—and when relief is denied.
The Truth About the IRS ‘Fresh Start Program’ (And Why Your Clients Still Ask About It)
The IRS “Fresh Start Program” isn’t what most clients think—here’s the truth tax professionals need to know.
The IRS Wants to Speed Up Audits — Here’s What’s Changing
The IRS’s LB&I Division is rolling out reforms to speed up large audits, expand AIR, and open more paths to early settlement.
The OBBBA Extends Government Authority on the ERTC
The OBBBA grants the IRS extended authority and penalties for ERTC claims in Q3 & Q4 2021. Know how this impacts late filers, audits, and promoters.
IRS Letter LT36: The Government is Coming for The Government
The IRS is sending LT36 notices to 500,000+ federal employees, signaling stricter enforcement under the FERDI program. Learn the risks and how to help affected clients.
The “Limited Partner” Label Won’t Save Clients from Self-Employment Tax
The Tax Court confirms that “limited partner” status won’t shield active partners from self-employment tax. Actions speak louder than titles.
The SALT Cap Jumps to $40K in the Big Beautiful Bill
The SALT cap rises to $40K in 2025—but it’s not that simple. Learn who benefits, who doesn’t, and how to plan ahead before it phases out.
When the IRS Is Unresponsive… And So Is the Taxpayer Advocate Service
Even the Taxpayer Advocate Service is overwhelmed—turning IRS delays into a black hole. The latest TIGTA report reveals why your last resort might not deliver.
From Auctioneer to IRS Chief: What the Billy Long Era Means for Your Clients
Billy Long’s surprising IRS appointment signals big shifts ahead—from AI audits to private-sector reforms. Here’s what tax pros need to know.