Taxes are an unavoidable obligation for most individuals. People generally pay taxes on their income and their personal holdings, including real estate. Some of those taxes are federal, and some of them are due to the state of Connecticut or local municipal...
Back Taxes or Tax Debt
What to expect when making an installment agreement with the IRS
Those who owe back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are often anxious to resolve the matter. The IRS can take action against a taxpayer's personal property or their income. Other times, the IRS can convince federal authorities to pursue criminal charges...
What is a collection due process appeal?
You may have outstanding tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you’re struggling to resolve it, then the IRS may pursue collective activities. The IRS will formally notify you about what collective activity they intend to take if you have unpaid tax...
What to expect when making an installment agreement with the IRS
If you’re looking at a tax bill that you cannot afford at the moment, one potential option is to ask the IRS to agree to an installment plan. Essentially, they give you an extended time frame and you must make installment payments on a set schedule until the debt is...
Connecticut residents carry a significant tax burden
When it comes to taxes, not all states are created equal. Some have higher tax rates than others, which can greatly affect residents' economic positions. Connecticut residents in particular carry a significant tax burden, as tax rates here are some of the worst in the...
Filing for an extension could increase your tax debt
There are plenty of reasons why some Connecticut residents will be unable to have their taxes completed and filed by this year's deadline, which is fast approaching. The Internal Revenue Service allows those who require extra time to prepare and file their tax returns...
Can the IRS garnish my wages?
If you are behind on paying your taxes, as many Connecticut residents are, and you have not taken any steps to work with the Internal Revenue Service to rectify the situation, certain actions may be taken against you in an effort to collect the money owed. One such...
Have tax debt? Here are 3 things you may want to do
Not being able to pay one's taxes can cause a person to experience a lot of stress. Connecticut residents with tax debt may put off filing and paying for years because they fear the consequences of failing to pay on time and in full. For anyone who is struggling to...
Why dealing with tax debt now is a good idea
There are numerous Connecticut residents who, for various reasons, are behind on paying their taxes. Letting tax debt go for too long will only increase how much one owes in the end, thanks to penalties and fees that the Internal Revenue Service will tack on. Dealing...
Offer in Compromise — who sets the terms?
Being unable to pay one's tax bill can be defeating. A lot of Connecticut residents are struggling financially right now, and the last thing they need is to have penalties and fees attached to tax bills that are already outrageous. Thankfully, those who do end up...