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Can the IRS take money from your Social Security benefits to collect unpaid taxes? Yes. The IRS can generally withhold 15% of eligible benefits through the Federal Payment Levy Program. Learn why these levies can be difficult to stop, what hardship protections may be available, and how Tomes Law Firm helped a client recover three months of improper deductions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
: 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.
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.
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 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.
Unreported cash income can lead to additional tax, substantial penalties, years of interest and, in serious cases, a criminal investigation. Learn how addressing the problem before an IRS or New Jersey audit begins may preserve important correction and resolution options.