Why the IRS Audits Self-Employed Taxpayers More Often — And What That Really Means
When Carla launched her photography business three years ago, a colleague told her to be careful with her deductions because […]
How Much You Owe the IRS If You Are Self-Employed — The Real Numbers Behind the Shock
Jason had his best freelance year yet. He’d invoiced $87,000 as a web developer, kept his expenses reasonable, and ended
How to Report Self-Employed Income to the IRS Correctly — And Avoid Expensive Mistakes
Nina had been freelancing as a graphic designer for two years when she received her first CP2000 notice. The IRS
Why Ignoring IRS Letters Usually Makes Your Tax Debt Worse, and Sometimes Much Worse
The envelope sat on Michael’s kitchen counter for three weeks. He knew it was from the IRS. He recognized the
Situations That Trigger IRS Penalties — And Why They Happen More Than You Think
Most people picture the IRS penalty scenario the same way: someone deliberately hides income, gets caught, and faces consequences. That
How to Negotiate a Penalty Reduction With the IRS, and Increase Your Chances of Approval
When Robert opened his IRS notice, the number at the bottom stopped him cold. He’d owed $3,800 in taxes from
How Much Interest the IRS Charges on Unpaid Tax,and Why Time Is Your Biggest Cost
Greg owed $8,500 in federal taxes after a rough freelance year. He knew he owed it. He just couldn’t pay
Why the IRS Applies Automatic Penalties — And How to Appeal Them Before They Grow
Ryan filed his taxes three weeks late. He’d had a family emergency in March, things had piled up, and April
The Most Common IRS Penalties — And How to Reduce Them Before They Grow
When Teresa finally opened the IRS notice she’d been avoiding for six weeks, the number was larger than she expected.
How to Avoid IRS Penalties for Common Tax Mistakes, and Why Most Problems Start Small
Tom had been freelancing for three years when the letter arrived. He’d always meant to sort out his quarterly payments