This article was published by the IRS. There are good surprises and there are bad surprises. Generally, a tax-related surprise is probably unwanted. To avoid tax surprises, people should review their tax withholding. There's still time left in 2024 to make changes and see the benefit on their tax return next year. An adjustment made now [...]
This article was published by the MA DOR. If you receive a Notice of Intent to Assess (NIA) or a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the MA Department of Revenue, it is essential to understand the difference between the two. An NIA is DOR’s determination of additional taxes you might owe, while a NOA is a [...]
If IRS increased how much you owe, such as through an audit, and you disagree, in most cases you may be able to appeal the IRS' decision. The IRS Independent Office of Appeals, sometimes referred to as Appeals, is a separate organization within the IRS. Their mission is to resolve tax disputes fairly and impartially. They [...]
Students and others often get part-time and seasonal jobs to earn extra money or to save for later. Many people don't realize that they may have to report and pay taxes on their income. When you start a job, you need to fill out a Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate. Your employer uses this form to [...]
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals is a separate organization within the IRS. Their mission is to resolve tax disputes fairly and impartially. They understand that dealing with a collections issue - like a lien or levy on your bank account - can be extremely stressful. You have a right to appeal most IRS decisions. If [...]
