Recently, a New Jersey woman was sentenced for her involvement in an infamous GoFundMe scam. The saga is a good reminder that you should take
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Kelly Phillips Erb is a tax attorney, tax writer, and podcaster.
Avoiding Ending Up on Tax Debt Lists
Tax agencies have a variety of ways of encouraging tax compliance, including publishing taxpayer delinquency lists and filing liens. The rules—and your options—can vary between
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IRS Puts Hold on Some Automated Return and Collection Notices
Earlier this month, the IRS announced that it would put a temporary hold on automated collection notices, unfiled tax return notices, and balance due notices
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A Look at the (Very) Unpopular Federal Gas Tax
We are feeling the pain at the pump. According to AAA, the national average price of gas is $3.498. It was just $2.507 a year
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Returns and Refunds During the 2022 Tax Filing Season
Next week, hopeful taxpayers will begin checking bank accounts for tax refunds. Tax season opened Jan. 24, 2022, and the IRS says most taxpayers who
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IRS Confirms Stop on Selfie Technology, So What Happens Now?
At the start of tax season, I reported that the IRS was using new technology focused on photo identification for verification. Specifically, taxpayers who wanted
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What You Need to Know About Setting Up Your Business
Small businesses are still considered the backbone of our country. According to the latest information from the Small Business Association, there are 31.7 million small
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Lawyering, Media & How Taxes Can Be Fun
Recently, I had the opportunity to appear with Gina Rubel on her firm’s podcast, PR On Record. Gina’s company, Furia Rubel Communications, provides integrated marketing
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IRS Churning Out Math Error Notices, Frustrating Taxpayers
Over the past year, the IRS has been slow to process tax returns but has appeared to continue to issue notices – especially math error
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What To Know About Taxes When Buying & Selling Real Estate
The real estate market in the United States is hot right now. Record-low mortgage rates combined with a limited number of houses for sale have
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