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Lien vs. Levy: Deciphering Tax Terminology

Taxes can be complex and overwhelming. When back tax debt comes into the picture, things can get more complicated and stressful. If you fail to pay your back taxes, two terms often surface:…

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IRS Form 1040 Schedule H “Household Employment Taxes” Explained

Schedule H (Form 1040), Household Employment Taxes, is how you report and pay Social Security, Medicare and federal unemployment taxes for a household employee, such as a nanny, housekeeper,…

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IRS Form 12153 “Request for a Collection Due Process or Equivalent Hearing” Explained

IRS Form 12153, Request for a Collection Due Process or Equivalent Hearing, is how you ask the IRS Independent Office of Appeals for a hearing after the IRS files a federal tax lien or issues a…

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IRS Form 12509 “Innocent Spouse Statement of Disagreement” Explained

IRS Form 12509, Innocent Spouse Statement of Disagreement, is the form you use to appeal the IRS's preliminary decision on a request for innocent spouse relief. It isn't a general appeal form…

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Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6321 “Federal Tax Liens on Real Estate” Explained

Internal Revenue Code Section 6321 creates the federal tax lien: the government's legal claim against all of your property and rights to property when you owe federal tax. That includes real…

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Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 61 “Debt Forgiveness” Explained

When a lender forgives or cancels a debt you owe, the IRS generally treats the canceled amount as taxable income. Internal Revenue Code Section 61(a) lists "income from discharge of…

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