What Is an IRS Criminal Investigation?

If you are facing an IRS criminal investigation, the impact on your professional and financial well-being can be devastating. An experienced tax lawyer will help ensure that your business doesn't make costly mistakes that could lead to an investigation, as well as offer experienced defense if you are already in trouble with the IRS. Contact Sodowsky Law firm, P.C. to learn more [...]

What Is the IRS Statute of Limitations on Collections and Assessments?

The IRS has what is known as a Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED). Logistically, the CSED is ten years. However, there are a number of waivers and extensions that the IRS can file for to extend the CSED. There are also exceptions to the ten-year rule. Below, we take a look at everything you need to know about the IRS statute of limitations on tax [...]

Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion: What’s the Difference?

As a business owner, you are expected to file and pay your taxes each year. And the IRS knows there's nothing wrong with trying to pay less in taxes, allowing you to use legitimate strategies to lower your tax burden. But there is a huge difference between using legal tax avoidance tactics and trying to illegally underpay. [...]

Can the IRS Take Your Home?

The IRS has the right to seize your home and other property if you fail to pay your federal income taxes. To exercise this authority, the IRS must notify you before they can seize anything. If you’ve been contacted by the IRS about a tax debt, don’t assume they will come immediately to take your home. There are steps you can [...]

How to Qualify for and Request an IRS Penalty Abatement

The IRS can impose substantial penalties on those who do not pay their taxes on time. Not only does this include hefty interest rates, but it can also include a penalty that is tacked onto the delinquent balance. None of this is fun, but the IRS also knows that it has significant leverage when dealing [...]

What Small Businesses Should Know About Payroll Tax Problems

Small Businesses Are at Higher Risk for IRS Audit It may sound counterintuitive, but smaller businesses have been at increased risk for an IRS audit for some time. This is due in large part to the ways in which they manage their payrolls. While larger businesses often have accountants themselves on the payroll, smaller business owners usually perform this task [...]

New Tax Brackets Under the Trump Tax Plan

Each time a new president is elected, they usher in their bold new tax plan that has Americans supposedly feeling better about their bottom line. Donald Trump is no exception. In 2017, President Trump not only announced major tax cuts, but also vastly overhauled the U.S. tax code. This includes the creation of new tax brackets. [...]

What You Need to Know About Virginia Income Tax Withholding Requirements

If you operate a small business, you will need to know about both income tax withholding requirements and other tax issues in Virginia. For the average person, these issues can be complex. But you don’t have to handle it alone. Seek the legal guidance of an experienced Virginia tax attorney at Sodowsky Law Firm today. Call (703) [...]

Mother’s Day is Coming

Sunday, May 13th is Mother’s Day. While we should celebrate our mothers and be thankful to them all year long, this is a special day set aside just for them. Some mothers get flowers; some get “breakfast” in bed prepared and served by their young children; some get taken out for a special lunch. All [...]

5 Myths About 2018 Tax Reform

This year, there appears to be a lot of confusion surrounding individual tax payments and 2018 tax reform. This isn’t uncommon. Every year that a new president takes office, there are major changes to the tax code. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, that confusion seems to be compounded. Clients have shown up without [...]

TAX DEADLINE RAPIDLY APPROACHING

TAX DEADLINE RAPIDLY APPROACHING The deadline of April 15 for filing and paying your federal income taxes is rapidly approaching. If you have not yet done so, you should be gathering and organizing your documents for your return preparer. Don’t wait until the last minute --- you might miss something important. Also, if you expect [...]

What to Expect When Submitting Your Tax Returns This Year

With the new tax bill signed into law, you may be wondering how this will impact your tax returns. While some employees have already seen changes in their pay check, the new law will not affect the tax returns you file this year. Nevertheless, with Tax Day coming up on April 17, there some important [...]

Will Trump Tax Reform Changes Impact Your 2017 Taxes?

During the past few months, the news has inundated with the Trump tax reform and what it could mean for you. Taxes, in general, are confusing. Add the new laws, and your head is probably spinning. But nearly all of the clauses in the Trump tax reform bill are not effective until January 1, 2018, meaning they will [...]

Filing Your Tax Return – 2018 Tax Year

Filing Your Tax Return - 2018 Tax Year I know we are just coming out of the holiday season, and you probably don’t want to think about taxes already. After all, you have until April 16 to figure out what you are going to do to meet the April 17, 2018, deadline for filing your [...]

Trump Tax Plan Loophole

If you have questions about a Trump tax plan loophole, you should contact an experienced attorney from Sodowsky Law Firm. We can guide you through an array of IRS tax problems and help you understand your rights under the law. Call us today at (703) 436-1176 How the Trump Tax Plan Loophole May Impact You There has been a [...]

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