As 2025 draws to a close, now is the perfect time to take proactive steps to reduce your tax liability. The IRS has made several updates for the 2025 tax year, including higher standard deductions and increased contribution limits for retirement accounts. By planning ahead and making strategic decisions before December 31, you can...
When taxpayers fall behind on their federal tax obligations, the IRS has multiple tools at its disposal to initiate collection. One of the most common — and least understood — is the Automated Collection System (ACS). If you’ve received letters from the IRS or had your wages or bank accounts levied, chances are you’re in...
When financial struggles hit, it’s tempting to cut corners. But a recent case proves that taking the wrong path can lead to devastating consequences. Shawn Ray Murnan, a business owner from Florida with ventures across several states, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for submitting false loan applications to the SBA. Between 2020...
If you’ve been hit with IRS penalties for failing to file, pay, or deposit taxes on time, the costs can add up quickly. But there’s good news—if this is your first offense, you may qualify for the IRS’s First Time Penalty Abatement (FTA) program. At Accutax, we guide taxpayers through the FTA process, helping them...
Another common issue we see—especially with cash-heavy businesses—is owners providing incomplete or false information to their tax preparer, believing it reduces risk or taxes owed. A recent federal case out of Wyoming shows how dangerous that assumption can be. Shu Ping Chen, owner of a Cheyenne restaurant, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison...
If you’ve fallen behind on filing your taxes for multiple years, you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond help. Every year, thousands of Americans find themselves in the same situation. Whether it’s due to personal hardship, disorganization, or simply being overwhelmed, the consequences of unfiled returns can quickly snowball. But the good news? You have options—and...
One of the most common—and costly—mistakes taxpayers make is trusting the wrong person to prepare their taxes. A recent federal case out of Florida shows how that decision can expose taxpayers to serious risk, even when they believe they’re doing everything right. Khristine N. Harper, a Pensacola tax preparer, pleaded guilty to 20 counts of...
If you believe the IRS is wrong about how much you owe, a Doubt as to Liability Offer in Compromise (OIC) may be the solution. This lesser-known but powerful IRS program allows taxpayers to settle a tax debt when there’s legitimate doubt that the assessed tax is correct. What Is a Doubt as to Liability...
In a move aimed at strengthening taxpayer rights, Donald Trump has signed the IRS Math and Taxpayer Help (MATH) Act into law. At first glance, this bipartisan legislation appears to be a major win for taxpayers who have long been confused—or blindsided—by unexplained IRS adjustments. But while the law improves transparency, it does not eliminate...
A recent federal case out of Florida highlights how quickly IRS problems can spiral out of control when handled the wrong way. A Jacksonville minister pleaded guilty to obstructing the Internal Revenue Service after attempting to block the agency’s efforts to collect more than $600,000 in unpaid taxes. According to court records, the taxpayer initially...
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