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What Taxes Are Progressive? A Guide on the Progressive Tax System

What taxes are progressive? Well, all of them! At least at the federal level for income tax. The US federal government utilizes a progressive tax…


How to Know If You Owe Taxes: The Complete Guide

How will you know if you owe taxes? Well, the IRS makes it no secret, truth be told. In fact, they’re supposed to inform you…


The Consequences of Filing Taxes Late

Filing your tax return late is not going to put you on the IRS’s good side, and they could penalize you with both late-filing penalties…


How Do I File Back Tax Returns?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Filing_Back_Taxes_Made_Easy.mp4"][/video] How To File Back Tax Returns Let’s say you didn’t file your tax return for a year (or a couple of…


IRS Publication 502: Yes, You Can Deduct Your Medical and Dental Expenses on Your Tax Return

If you've never heard of the medical expense deduction, you might be in for a treat. The Internal Revenue Service offers you a bit of…


The IRS One Time Forgiveness Program: How It Relates to Offer in Compromise, Installment Plans and Tax Penalties

Financial hardship makes taking care of your tax liabilities difficult, if not impossible. Sometimes a payment plan isn't enough. If you owe unpaid taxes to…


Understanding the IRS Hardship Program

Sometimes unforeseen financial difficulties can arise, leaving individuals and businesses struggling to fulfill their tax responsibilities. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes these challenges and…


Tax Debt? Myths and Facts About Owing Money to the Internal Revenue Service

First of all, IRS agents are not boring. I mean, yes, forms are boring. But most agents are cool people. Are you facing tax debts…