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What Is IRS Form 4868?  IRS Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, allows individual taxpayers to request an automatic six-month extension to file their federal income tax return. For calendar year filers, this moves the filing deadline from April 15 to October 15. However, this extension...

What Constitutes a Wrongful Levy A wrongful levy occurs when the IRS seizes property to satisfy a tax debt, but the property either does not belong to the taxpayer who owes the tax or someone else has a superior claim to the property. For example, if the IRS levies a bank account in your name to collect...

Lien vs. Levy: What’s the Difference? Lien: A federal tax lien is the government’s legal claim against all your current and future property (real, personal, tangible, or intangible) when you neglect or refuse to pay a tax debt after demand. The lien arises automatically after the IRS assesses your liability, sends a Notice and Demand...

What To Do If You’re Self-Employed and Haven’t Filed Your Tax Returns   If you’re self-employed and haven’t filed your tax returns for one or more years, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. Whether it’s due to financial hardship, disorganization, or simply being overwhelmed, unfiled tax returns can lead to serious consequences. The...