Learn How to Settle Your Tax Debts
Owing tax debt can be a frustrating and costly endeavor. Guy La Monica, and his colleagues at RKL Tax Services LLC have options to offer you if you are one of the many tax payers with tax debt. Contact his office today to work with an accountant or Tax Preparer who understands what all of your options are, and meet with someone who can provide you with realistic solutions.
What is Tax Debt?
Tax debt is the condition where a tax payer owes money to the federal government as a result of not paying their taxes, not filing their taxes, or not filing their taxes correctly. It is estimated that nearly twenty percent of Americans do not pay their tax debts every year. Some people do not pay on the taxes that they owe because …show more content…
When the government determines that you owe them tax money, their first course of action is usually a tax lien on your property. This means that any property that you own can be taken as payment for the money due. Once that occurs, if the debt is still not settled, the government will enforce a levy to seize the property. If the issue continues, the delinquent tax payer will find themselves facing steep fines and even imprisonment. If you are in this situation, find a tax professional in your area who understands your tax debt options.
Handling Tax Debt on Your Own
The general consensus is that if you owe the Internal Revenue Service less than a total of $10,000, it is possible to handle your tax debt on your own. Owing any dollar amount greater than that means that there are circumstances you may not be aware of or prepared to handle. Even so, dealing with the IRS can b a tricky proposition. You will have to contact them yourself, find and submit all of the correct paperwork, and keep up with the agent assigned to your case.
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