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Innocent Spouse Relief

If your spouse made mistakes on your joint tax return that resulted in a tax bill—and you had no knowledge of those errors—you may qualify for Innocent Spouse Relief and be released from that debt. Th... ...more

Taxes ,IRS

May 06, 2025•4 min read

IRS OIC – Offer in Compromise

Struggling with tax debt? Learn how an IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) can help you settle your tax bill for less than you owe. This guide explains the types of OICs, eligibility requirements, key steps... ...more

Taxes ,IRS

April 29, 2025•3 min read

How to pay the IRS- Payment Plan 2024 Update

Set up your IRS payment plan with ease! This guide walks you through logging into your IRS.gov account, accessing the Online Payment Agreement (OPA), calculating your monthly payments, and submitting ... ...more

Taxes ,IRS

April 16, 2025•1 min read

How to pay the IRS- Payment Plan 2024 Update

How to pay the IRS 2024 Update

Need to pay the IRS? Learn how to easily navigate your IRS.gov account to make secure payments—whether it's for your current return, an amended one, or a proposed assessment. This guide walks you thro... ...more

Taxes ,IRS

April 15, 2025•1 min read

Missed a quarterly estimated payment

If you forgot to make a quarterly estimated tax payment, don’t panic—but don’t ignore it either. This post breaks down why these payments matter, what happens when you miss one, and how to fix it to a... ...more

Estimated Taxes ,IRS

April 08, 2025•3 min read

Creating your IRS account. 2024 Update

Discover what you can do on IRS.gov—from creating an account to verifying your identity with ID.me for secure access. Learn how to navigate the sign-in process, set up your login, and complete identit... ...more

Taxes ,IRS

April 01, 2025•1 min read