IRS Business Expense Audit: What Happens When You Can’t Prove Your Deductions?

Published on October 17, 2026 by Frances Tomes

What happens when the IRS audits your business expenses and you cannot produce receipts? New Jersey business owners can lose legitimate deductions simply because they lack documentation. Learn how missing records can lead to additional taxes, penalties, and interest, and why professional representation matters during an IRS audit.

What Happens If You Ignore IRS Tax Debt?

Published on October 17, 2026 by Frances Tomes

Ignoring IRS tax debt can lead to wage levies, bank account seizures, and liens. Learn how Tomes Law Firm helped a taxpayer obtain a levy release and a more affordable payment plan.

What Happens During a New Jersey Sales Tax Audit?

Published on October 16, 2026 by Frances Tomes

A New Jersey sales tax audit can lead to major assessments when records are missing or estimated sales are too high. Learn what auditors examine and why representation matters.

Can You Get IRS Penalties Removed? A Guide to IRS Penalty Abatement

Published on October 16, 2026 by Frances Tomes

IRS penalty abatement can remove qualifying penalties, even when the tax remains due. Learn reasonable cause, why inability to pay is not enough, and how Tomes Law Firm challenged an audit penalty in Tax Court.

Can a Creditor Garnish My Wages in New Jersey and What Can I Do About It?

Published on October 15, 2026 by Frances Tomes

A wage-execution notice does not mean you have run out of options. Learn how New Jersey wage garnishment works, when you can object, and why acting before payroll deductions begin matters.

What Happens When Your Construction Business Is Audited in New Jersey?

Published on October 15, 2026 by Frances Tomes

Construction audits can last for months and take owners away from jobs and customers. Learn what New Jersey contractors should expect, why cash payment records matter, and how a representative can handle the audit response.

IRS Wage Garnishment: What Happens to Your Paycheck and How Can You Stop It?

Published on October 15, 2026 by Frances Tomes

: An IRS wage levy can take most of a paycheck. Read how one worker was left with just $288 after overtime, and learn what New Jersey taxpayers can do to seek a release.

IRS Tax Enforcement Surge What New Jersey Taxpayers Should Do Now

Published on October 15, 2026 by Frances Tomes

The IRS and DOJ launched a nationwide enforcement surge involving New Jersey cases. Learn what to do about unreported income, unpaid payroll taxes or questionable filings.

IRS Fresh Start Program: Can It Help With Your Tax Debt in New Jersey?

Published on October 14, 2026 by Frances Tomes

Is IRS Fresh Start real? Learn what the term means, which tax-relief options may help, and why promises to erase your debt deserve a closer look.

Can the IRS Forgive My Tax Debt?

Published on October 14, 2026 by Frances Tomes

Can the IRS forgive back taxes? Sometimes, but not every type of relief wipes out a tax bill. Learn when a settlement, correction, bankruptcy, or collection deadline may help New Jersey taxpayers.