Blog Posts
The IRS is now using artificial intelligence to accelerate wage garnishment decisions and enforcement actions in 2026. After losing 27% of its workforce, the agency deployed AI systems that identify delinquent taxpayers faster, prioritize collection cases
If you haven’t filed taxes in years, you need to act now before the IRS takes enforcement action. The agency can file substitute returns that overstate your tax liability, impose penalties up to 25% of what
The IRS entered the 2026 filing season with roughly 74,000 employees, down from 102,000 at the start of 2025. That 27% workforce reduction is already affecting how the agency handles everything from phone calls to collections
It’s common for family members to help when a parent or spouse faces IRS problems. But when an old net operating loss and related-party transactions are involved, “just filing an amended return” isn’t that simple. Here’s
A professional CPA overview of post-death tax filings — understanding final Form 1040, trust Form 1041, EIN setup, basis step-up, and compliance for estates and trusts.
A practitioner’s guide to the 2025 IRS Collection Financial Standards—how the PCE update affects allowances, what counts under national vs. local rules, and when smart deviations stick. We cover housing, transportation, health care, the six-year rule,
Reading Reddit about IRS passport revocation can feel like a firehose. This 2025 CP508C guide distills real threads into a step-by-step plan: what actually triggers certification, how IA/OIC/CNC or full pay gets you decertified, realistic timelines
The Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) is the clock that governs IRS collections. This Ultimate FAQ breaks down the 10-year rule, what tolls/extends it (Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise, CDP/Form 12153, bankruptcy, overseas residence, innocent spouse,
If you owe back taxes, the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) is your most important number. This deep dive explains how the IRS 10-year rule really works, how tolling events (Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise, CDP/Form
