The pandemic shutdown in 2020, staffing shortages, budget limitations, and numerous tax law changes have converged to cause a snowball effect on the IRS’s ability to process returns in a timely manner. Both taxpayers and tax professionals have been heavily impacted for the last couple of years, and it has become so bad going into […]

While it’s not always possible to prevent an emergency, you can reduce the likelihood that an emergency will become a disaster by being prepared.  Here are some tips to do just that. Store your documents in a waterproof and fireproof safe that is convenient to access. Make copies of your important documents—store paper copies in […]

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS whose job it is to make sure every taxpayer is treated fairly and that they understand their rights.  The Taxpayer Advocate Service offers free guidance for resolving tax problems.  There are independent Taxpayer Advocates in each state who can help when a tax issue […]

Have you ever wondered what happens if someone never files a tax return?  The IRS has the ability to create a return on your behalf called a Substitute for Return or SFR. Generally, unless you are self-employed, it’s easy for the IRS to create a return for you.  Employers file Form W-2, which reports your […]