Tax Matters - The Top Tax Defenders Blog

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in February 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

As the IRS reviews your tax returns each year, they are paying very close attention to the details. They look for any entry that makes this year's return seem markedly different from last year's.

If the IRS finds discrepancies, your return may be be set aside for review or even an audit. Make sure your return is  accepted and processed smoothly by avoiding these common tax filing mistakes this year.

Taxpayers who anticipate big refunds each year often look forward to the start of tax filing season. They know that within a few weeks that they will have a refund that totals hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Going up against the IRS can be a difficult if not impossible task. It has scores of attorneys, auditors, and agents on staff who all know the tax code and have the power to hold you accountable for any taxpayer infraction.

The IRS has the obligation to go after tax debts that are owed to the government. When you are delinquent in paying your taxes, you can expect the IRS to contact you and use all legal means to settle your account.

The inauguration of the new president in 2017 may greatly impact the way that Americans file their returns this upcoming tax season. The manner in which taxes were prepared and paid may no longer be the standard on which taxpayers can rely. Get ready for the 2017 tax season by discovering what changes may be lying in wait for you and your return.

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December is a busy month for the IRS as it gears up for the new year's tax season. Numerous important tax deadlines fall during this month and could impact your finances and the way that you can file your tax returns after the turn of the year. Set yourself up for the most advantageous tax prep season by discovering what important IRS deadlines you should meet during the month of December.

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When you owe back taxes, the IRS may attach a lien to any property or assets that you own. This lien makes it difficult if not impossible to manage these possessions until your debt is satisfied.

However, you may be able to obtain a Certificate of Discharge, or COD, from the IRS under certain circumstances. These criteria may be sufficient for the IRS to release the lien and allow you more access to your assets or property.

Raising a baby can put a dent in your budget. Fortunately, the IRS makes available numerous exemptions that could save you money on your taxes. Before you file your taxes for the first time as new parents, you should learn about these helpful tax credits that could lower your tax debt and could possibly lead to the IRS owing you a refund.