Citizens are under a compulsory obligation to pay their taxes when they fall due. Failure to pay taxes is an act that is taken seriously by the Department of Revenue. However, even upon paying taxes, it is possible that the DOR will feel that the taxes paid to them...
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How can taxpayers stop wage garnishment?
Tax debt can have consequences that affect a person's livelihood. In fact, the Internal Revenue Service could even begin taking money directly from the paychecks of a taxpayer who owes a balance and has not paid. This can be distressing for any Massachusetts...
No. 6 on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights: The right to finality
It may seem as though the IRS holds all the cards, but that simply is not true. Taxpayers here in Massachusetts and across the country may not be aware that there is a Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Number six on that list is the "right to finality," which means that they...
Yes, the IRS can garnish your wages
Many Massachusetts residents are behind on their tax payments. It happens, and its nothing of which to be ashamed. If you find yourself in this position and you fail to take steps to rectify the situation promptly, you may find the Internal Revenue Service taking the...
Scams the IRS says to watch for after filing tax returns
Even during the current circumstances plaguing the country, there are still people out there who would take advantage of others for financial gain. Each year, the IRS identifies certain tax scams to watch for, and some of them come into play after Massachusetts...
Terms of the IRS People First Initiative ended July 15
So many unprecedented events occurred in the first part of 2020. One of them was that the IRS postponed tax day to July 15 to give people affected by current events extra time to deal with their tax situations. However, few people here in Massachusetts -- or elsewhere...
Issues with estimated taxes that could affect July 15 filings
Few Massachusetts residents would argue with the assertion that it has been a tough year so far. With everything that has been going on, many people have struggled financially. This could certainly affect what they do come July 15 when income tax returns and estimated...
It could take some time for the IRS to catch up
As businesses here in Massachusetts and around the country reopen, many feel the crunch as they attempt to catch up on matters that have been unattended to in recent months. And they are not the only ones. The IRS has been stockpiling paperwork and paper returns, and...
The IRS cannot ask you to pay more taxes than you rightfully owe
Massachusetts residents may feel as though they have no power when it comes to dealing with government agencies other than those provided in the United States Constitution. Fortunately, that is not always true. Certain agencies such as the IRS must provide taxpayers...
The IRS will expect its share of unemployment benefits
Many people here in Boston are among the millions of people across the country who are not working right now. Those fortunate enough to receive unemployment benefits are also receiving an extra boost from the federal government to make those payments go further....