Have you ever used PayPal or Venmo? These third-party payment apps have gained the attention of the IRS. Many Americans use these apps casually for group outings, while others have been using them for their side-hustle transactions. Filing requirements have drastically changed […]
Selling Real Estate While You Owe Taxes
Are you preparing to sell a property, but you have a tax liability? Liens can be a hindrance to real estate transactions, but they don’t have to be. Optima’s Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang shares some vital tips with CEO David King […]
New Fresh Start Guidelines Announced. Do you qualify?
The IRS Offer in Compromise is the most sought-after tax debt resolution. It’s a settlement offer that can significantly reduce your tax liability. How do you know if you qualify? The IRS just announced new guidelines for its Fresh Start Program, which […]
7 Year-End Tax Tips
As we approach 2022, Optima wants to wish you a happy holiday season and remind you to take advantage of this special time of year. The end of the year is the perfect time to organize your tax records and prepare to […]
IRS Enforcement is Back! What You Need to Know
On today’s episode of The Tax Show for People Who Owe, CEO David King highlights the difficulties of dealing with IRS Enforcement; otherwise known as Collections. Optima’s Lead Tax Attorney, Philip Hwang, shares his insight and offers “Tax Pro Tips” ranging from […]
Revenue Officers and Small Businesses
Many small business owners are at risk of being assigned a Revenue Officer (RO). If a small business withholds taxes from their employees but fails to hand it over to the IRS, the IRS can assign an RO, garnish bank accounts and […]
How to Deal with a Revenue Officer
Optima in-house Revenue Officer expert and Enrolled Agent Rosie Steele returns to The Tax Show to continue the RO discussion with CEO David King. You may have been assigned one, or you might be expecting to hear from one if you owe […]
What is an IRS Revenue Officer?
Revenue Officers deal with the most advanced tax collection cases that the IRS has on file. If you owe a large sum of money to the IRS, you could potentially have a Revenue Officer assigned to you. Optima CEO David King and […]
IRS Audits: Tips for Staying on the IRS’s Good Side
The IRS has the authority to audit any tax return. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang explain what an audit is and help taxpayers understand what they can do to stay on the right side of the IRS. […]
Received a Math Notice from the IRS? Here’s what to do.
The IRS sent out more than 5 million math error notices to individuals, many of them having to do with the economic impact payment issued in 2020 and 2021. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang help explain what […]