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Real guidance on back taxes, audits, levies, wage garnishments, and the IRS letters you should never ignore — written by our Enrolled Agents.
Does GITCA Protect a Las Vegas Dealer From an IRS Tip Audit?
GITCA, the Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Agreement, is a voluntary agreement between a casino employer and the IRS that sets…
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · October 5, 2026
IRS Notice CP90 and the 30 Days You Have Before a Levy
This is the letter people bring us in person rather than emailing. It arrives certified, it says the IRS intends…
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · September 28, 2026
How to Read an IRS Transcript and What the Codes Mean
Open an IRS transcript for the first time and it reads like a bank statement written by somebody who did…
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · September 21, 2026
Amended Return Status, How to Check It and What the Wait Actually Means
Nobody checks an amended return once. They check it on a Tuesday, then again on Thursday, then start wondering whether…
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · September 14, 2026
What an IRS CP2000 Notice Is, What It Is Not, and How to Answer It
The letter arrives with numbers in a table and a total at the bottom, and the total is the only…
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · September 7, 2026
What Happens If You Don’t File Your Taxes and What the IRS Does Next
Penalties, a substitute return, and eventual collection. Here is the order the IRS follows on unfiled returns and how to get current.
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · September 1, 2026
How Far Back Can You Amend a Tax Return
Generally 3 years from filing or 2 years from payment to claim a refund. When older years still make sense to amend and how to file Form 1040-X.
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · August 31, 2026
Does Tax Debt Expire and How the IRS 10 Year Collection Clock Really Works
IRS tax debt generally expires 10 years after assessment, but the clock pauses more often than people expect. How to find your real CSED.
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · August 27, 2026
Is CP504 the Final Notice Before the IRS Levies You
A CP504 is a notice of intent to levy, but it is not the last letter the IRS sends. Here is what it authorizes and what arrives next.
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · August 25, 2026
Offer in Compromise Las Vegas and How to Settle IRS Tax Debt in Nevada
An Offer in Compromise can settle IRS debt for less than you owe. What Las Vegas taxpayers need to qualify, what it costs, and the real downsides.
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · August 18, 2026
Can the IRS Revoke Your Passport Over Tax Debt
The IRS can certify seriously delinquent tax debt to the State Department, which can deny or revoke a passport. Here is how to reverse it.
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · August 11, 2026
IRS Tax Relief Programs: What’s Actually Working. And What’s Quietly Closing Your Options
IRS tax relief programs. Including Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatement, and Currently Not Collectible status. Are real, they’re…
By William Sharpe, E.A., C.T.R.S. · July 28, 2026
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