Mike owed the IRS $48,000 when an ad promised he might settle for a small fraction of the balance. His story shows what Offer in Compromise ads may leave out and what taxpayers should check before paying a tax-relief company.
A recent Tax Court case shows how side hustle tax deductions can become an IRS problem when personal spending, weak records, and questionable marketing expenses appear on Schedule C. Learn what the court allowed, what it rejected, and how to protect your business deductions.
You donated to an NIL collective supporting college athletes and local charities. Can you deduct that payment? A 2026 IRS ruling shows why the answer depends on the organization’s tax status, who really benefits, and what you received in return.
Can a ranch lose money for years and still qualify as a real business for tax purposes? A 2026 Tax Court case involving a Texas cattle ranch shows why losses alone do not decide the question. Records, expertise, business decisions, setbacks, and a genuine profit motive can all matter.
Can IRS tax debt really put your passport at risk? In 2026, certain seriously delinquent federal tax debts over $66,000 can be certified to the State Department. Learn what CP508C means, which exclusions may apply, and what options may help resolve the tax problem.
Facing foreclosure while also dealing with IRS debt can feel overwhelming. IRSProb cannot control your mortgage lender, but it may be able to address tax liens, IRS collection pressure, and other tax problems that are making it harder to refinance, sell, or stabilize your finances.
What happens if the IRS sends you more money than you were supposed to receive? A 2026 Tax Court case shows why an IRS refund mistake does not automatically mean you can keep the extra money and why the type of refund error can affect how the IRS gets it back
Can AI get your tax preparer in trouble with the IRS? A 2026 Tax Court case involving apparently fake case citations shows why tax professionals still need to verify AI-generated research, protect taxpayer data, and take responsibility for their work.
TIGTA found that the IRS paid about $213 million in improper EITC payments tied to nonwork Social Security numbers. The bigger issue was a data gap that made it difficult for the IRS to separate valid claims from ineligible ones.
Is the IRS going after bootleggers? TTB handles much of federal alcohol enforcement, but illegal liquor can also create serious tax problems involving unpaid excise taxes, unreported income, and tax evasion.
