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Understanding IRS Notice CP14: A Taxpayer’s Guide
Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be an intimidating experience for anyone. Among the various communications sent by the agency, the CP14 Notice, formally titled “Notice of Tax Due and Demand for Payment,” is one of the most common. While it signals that you have a balance due, it is not a cause for panic. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the CP14 notice, its legal underpinnings, and the steps you should take to resolve
Howard Richardson
Nov 15 min read


Understanding the IRS CP49 Notice: A Comprehensive Guide
Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be a stressful experience. One such notice, the CP49, informs taxpayers that the IRS has used all or part of their expected tax refund to pay a past-due tax liability. This process is known as a refund offset. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the CP49 notice, the legal authority behind it, and what you should do if you receive one. What is a CP49 Notice? The CP49 notice is an official communicat
Howard Richardson
Oct 313 min read


Navigating IRS LTR 12C
Receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be an unsettling experience. However, if you’ve received IRS Letter 12C, there’s no need to panic. This letter is not an audit notice or a demand for payment. Instead, it’s a routine request for additional information to help the IRS process your individual income tax return. This guide will walk you through what Letter 12C is, why you might have received it, and how to respond, all based on authoritative sources
Howard Richardson
Oct 303 min read


IRS Announces that Californians Will Not Have to Report the 2022 Middle Class Tax Refund
The IRS announced today that 21 states that issued special payments to their residents will not have report those payments for federal...
Howard Richardson
Feb 10, 20231 min read


California Franchise Tax Board extends tax filing and payment deadlines to conform with the IRS
Earlier this week the IRS changed some of their tax deadlines for Californians impacted by the current storms. The California Franchise...
Howard Richardson
Jan 14, 20232 min read


IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to May 15, 2023 for California Storm Victims
The IRS has extended the deadline for Californians to file federal individual and business tax returns as well as tax payments for tax...
Howard Richardson
Jan 13, 20231 min read


The National Taxpayer Advocate Urges Congress to Expand US Tax Court's Jurisdiction
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent office within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that helps taxpayers to resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. They also make recommendations to the United States Congress about changes to existing laws in order to improve the functioning of the federal taxation system. The National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) heads the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). In her recent report to the US Congress, the current NTA, Eri
Howard Richardson
Mar 12, 20223 min read
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