I am In Tax Trouble, What Are My Options?

I am In Tax Trouble, What Are My Options? Ramon Ortega A letter from the IRS is rarely a good thing. One of the worst missives to get from the tax man is the CP90 – Final Notice Before Levy. It is a final warning shot to scare you into paying up and should not […]
Do You Owe Back Taxes? Why You Should Stop Panicking and Start Planning

Do You Owe Back Taxes? Why You Should Stop Panicking and Start Planning Ramon Ortega If you owe back taxes to the IRS, some amount of panic is understandable. After all, the Internal Revenue Service has the power of the federal government in its corner, something no other debt collector can claim. They are considered […]
What To Do If You Are Audited by the IRS

What To Do If You Are Audited by the IRS Ramon Ortega Filing a tax return is a responsibility that all people need to follow to stay compliant with the IRS. While most people will be able to file their taxes and receive a tax return, those with more complex tax situations, or are simply […]
If You Do not Have Money to Pay Your Taxes, You Have Legitimate Options

If You Do not Have Money to Pay Your Taxes, You Have Legitimate Options Ramon Ortega If you don’t have money to pay what you owe the IRS, you have a few options to work with. Whatever you do, don’t ignore the letters from the IRS and don’t let your back tax problem go unattended. […]
Top 10 IRS Audit Red Flags

Top 10 IRS Audit Red Flags Ramon Ortega No one wants to pay more income taxes than they are required to, but be careful if you do your own taxes. Attempting to cut your tax liability by getting into IRS grey areas can cause you problems later on. You don’t have to do anything unethical […]
Tax Tips for the Self-Employed: A Freelancer’s Guide to Paying Taxes

Tax Tips for the Self-Employed: A Freelancer’s Guide to Paying Taxes Ramon Ortega If you are an employee, you get a paycheck every pay period and most likely pay little attention to your taxes until the end of the year. Your employer does a lot of the work for you and you get a W2 […]
Si No Tienes Dinero Para Pagar Tus Impuestos, Tienes Opciones Legítimas

Si No Tienes Dinero Para Pagar Tus Impuestos, Tienes Opciones Legítimas Ramon Ortega Si no tienes dinero para pagar lo que debes al Servicio de Administración Tributaria (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés), tienes varias opciones a las que podrías cualificar. Nunca ignores las cartas del IRS y no permitas que los problemas de impuestos […]
Recordkeeping Tips for Freelancers and Gig Workers So You Can Avoid Getting in Tax Trouble

Recordkeeping Tips for Freelancers and Gig Workers So You Can Avoid Getting in Tax Trouble Ramon Ortega If you are working as a freelancer or gig worker, you are certainly not alone. Millions of men and women are earning extra income driving for ride sharing services, designing websites for online entrepreneurs and writing for local […]