A Kovel agreement is a legal arrangement that extends the attorney-client privilege to any professional that is employed under an attorney. The Kovel agreement gets its name from the landmark United States v. Kovel

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights allows taxpayers to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them in their dealings with the IRS. Whether a taxpayer is being audited, summonsed for an interview, or filing an administrative appeal, the right to be represented is absolute. An...

Taxes are unavoidable, but what happens when unpaid tax debts put your house at risk? Many people wonder, can the IRS make you homeless? While the IRS typically prioritizes the seizure of assets other than a person’s house or primary vehicle, it does ha...

For the past few months, you’ve received various notices from the IRS regarding your unpaid tax balance, and all of a sudden, you walk into work in the morning, and the HR Department gives you a copy of Form 668-W that it just received in the mail. Or maybe your bank sent you a Form 668-A it r...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy provides a powerful tool for individuals who need to reorganize their debts, protect essential assets, and return to solid financial footing. However, the impact of a lien—especially a tax lien—within a Chapter 13 case can present some unique challenge...

If you owe taxes to the IRS, you may wonder whether you can still apply for or renew your passport. The answer isn’t always straightforward – unpaid taxes can have serious consequences, including possibly having your passport denied or revoked. The IRS works closely with the U.S. S...

As we move into the final quarter of the year, taxpayers who filed for extensions earlier in 2024—and those who didn’t—need to be aware of critical upcoming deadlines. If you didn’t file your taxes by the April deadline or forgot to request an extension, don’t worry—you still have options. Thi...

Dealing with taxes can be stressful, especially when you get a notice from the IRS or a state taxing agency advising you that there’s a problem with your tax return. This situation often gives rise to a “tax controversy.” It occurs when there’s a dispute between the taxpayer and th...

Navigating the complexities of a state tax audit can be daunting for both businesses and individuals. Unlike federal IRS audits, state tax audits come with unique challenges that vary by state and tax type. Understanding these distinctions is crucial to achievin...