Tax Day has passed and yet not all taxpayers have filed or paid their taxes. According to the most recent data, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates that Americans owed more than $114 billion in back taxes from the 2020 tax year. These numbers...
What are my options if I am subject to a tax levy?
A tax levy is a legal seizure of property to pay off a tax debt. In some cases, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may use a tax levy to take money from a taxpayer’s bank accounts to settle a tax bill. Taxpayers who are the subject of a tax levy and believe it was...
What should I know about using NFTs to buy real estate?
It’s a brave new world out there, folks. The days of buying real estate with mortgages and cash offers may be eclipsed by the use of digital currency and nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Although the novelty of this process may seem appealing, there are a few things to know...
I answered an IRS notice but have not heard back. Should I worry?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may send taxpayers a correspondence requesting clarification or additional information. Taxpayers who respond to these notices may find themselves waiting weeks or months for a response. Taxpayers often wonder if this lag in response...
If the IRS already has our data, why file taxes? What happens if I stop?
The feds get a copy of our tax forms, and financial institutions share information. This leads many to wonder why we need to file tax returns in the first place. Critics argue that the current tax return system is not necessary, but the result of commercial tax...
NY tax authorities begin to audit remote workers
The pandemic changed the way we work. Many people who commute into big cities like New York were forced to work from home, often in other states and often for the majority of the year. This led to a lot of frustrations, like trying to find space for a home office and...
How does the IRS communicate with taxpayers?
Identity theft and other tax scams are commonplace. As a result, it is important for taxpayers to know how to protect themselves from bad actors that are trying to steal their information. The first step toward protection is to know how the Internal Revenue Service...
Is New York’s Pass-Through Entity Tax a SALT cap workaround?
New York’s Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is an optional tax available for partnerships and S corporations. When used wisely, election of the PTET may help to bypass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s (TCJA) $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) limitation. How does this work?...
What is the latest on taxes and cryptocurrency?
Investors often take steps to diversify their assets to better ensure a strong portfolio. In addition to various stocks, bonds, savings accounts and real estate, more and more investors are turning to cryptocurrency as another option to add to the mix. According to a...
I moved from NY to FL. Will NY still try to send me a tax bill?
Whether moving before the pandemic or as a result of the pandemic, those who left New York for Florida or other warmer pastures often find themselves asking this question. Is my move legit? Will the New York taxing authorities try to send me a tax bill and expect me...