The company’s exemplary customer service team was recognized for the fourth straight year. Optima Tax Relief, the leading nationwide tax resolution firm, is proud to announce that it has won four Stevie® Awards for excellence in customer service and technology. The Stevie […]
How to Avoid Tax Scams & Fraud
Tax scams have become one of the most popular ways criminals steal money and identities. The IRS flagged over $5.7 billion in tax fraud last year and 2023 is not looking any better with so many tax scams circulating. Luckily, there are […]
What is Supplemental Income?
These days it is very common for individuals to have regular income, as well as supplemental income. While regular income earned through an employer typically has taxes withheld, some supplemental income does not. If you earn supplemental income, it’s important to learn […]
What You Need to Know About Severance Packages & Taxes
Losing your job is stressful enough as it is. If you are offered a severance package when let go, your first thought might not be on taxes. However, even severance pay is considered income which means it is taxable. Here we will […]
Tax Guide for the Self-Employed
Being your own boss can feel freeing and powerful. However, with great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to taxes. Taking care of all business aspects on your own means you should be prepared to handle all the financial work […]
Life Transitions That Affect Your Taxes: Part II
For the most part, our tax situation remains consistent year after year. However, every now and then there are certain life transitions that can dramatically change how you file your taxes, even if just for that year. Here, we will continue to […]
Life Transitions That Affect Your Taxes: Part I
For the most part, our tax situation remains consistent year after year. However, every now and then there are certain life transitions that can dramatically change how you file your taxes, even if just for that year. Here are some of the […]
Does the IRS Use Private Collection Agencies (PCAs)?
Now that IRS enforcement is picking back up, some taxpayers are seeing that the IRS has placed their overdue tax account with a private collection agency (PCA). CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang provide helpful tips on what collection […]
How to Get Rid of Back Taxes
IRS enforcement has cooled in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is equipping the agency with over $45 billion for tax enforcement. With high interest rates in place, now is an even worse time to owe […]
The 1099-K Reporting Threshold Is Delayed – Now What?
In December 2022, the IRS announced that the new reporting thresholds for Form 1099-K have been delayed. The new thresholds are part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021, which will require Form 1099-K to be issued by well-known third-party settlement organizations […]