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The IRS Solutions’ blog is filled with tax pro solutions and the latest IRS tax news, insights, and information about tax resolution.


Understanding the CAF Number: A Tax Pro’s Guide
The Centralized Authorization File (CAF) is a database that the Internal Revenue Service uses to manage information regarding professionals appointed to act on behalf of others. The CAF number is not an authorization in and of itself. Rather, it identifies

The Real Truth: A Tax Resolution Software Comparison
Whether you’re a rockstar accountant or a rocket scientist, professional success depends on having the right tools for the job. For modern financial and legal experts whose practices focus on tax resolution, that means an investment in specialty software that
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Final Regulations on the IRS Offer in Compromise Application Fee
As a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent, staying up-to-date on changes to IRS regulations is essential to providing the best possible service to your

CPA Earning Potential and Tax Season
As a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent, your earning potential is a critical aspect of your career growth. Tax season may not be the

Do You Have to Be an EA or CPA to Represent a Client with the IRS?
As a CPA, you are in a unique position to offer valuable tax resolution services to your clients. However, you may be wondering if you

Assisting Clients Facing an IRS Tax Levy: Essential Strategies for CPAs, Tax Pro’s, and EAs
Dealing with an IRS tax levy can be an overwhelming and frightening experience for taxpayers. By the time the IRS issues a levy, many individuals

The Key to Solving an IRS Penalty Abatement
There are instances when failing to file or pay taxes on time is unavoidable, but the IRS does not hesitate to assess penalties and interest

How to Grow Your Practice with Tax Resolution Services
Taxes are an inevitable part of American life, and as a tax professional, you’re already providing valuable assistance to your clients in filing their returns.

How to Handle IRS Tax Liens
A federal IRS tax lien is filed when a client fails to pay owed tax debt after receiving their first bill. The lien gives the

CSED Tax Resolution: There is More to Know
The IRS enforces a Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) on tax liabilities owed by taxpayers. Essentially, the IRS has a 10-year window to collect outstanding

How to Determine IRS CSED and Statute of Limitations
Every client with federal tax debt also has an expiration date for that debt. Learning how to determine IRS CSED (Collection Statute Expiration Date) for

Tax Resolution Help: Analyze Back Taxes Owed
Tax resolution help is a crucial service for clients struggling with back taxes, and as a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent, your expertise can

Identifying Bankruptcy Discharge Tax Debt
As a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent, one of the most challenging aspects of your work may be assisting clients with bankruptcy discharge tax

Rules for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and IRS Tax Debt Discharges
Dealing with IRS tax debt can be an overwhelming experience for clients, and as a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent, understanding the relationship between

Offer in Compromise Tips for 433 Asset Valuation
As a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent, guiding your clients through the Offer in Compromise (OIC) process can be a challenging task, especially when

How to do Asset Valuation for IRS: Form 433-A Section 3
When representing clients with tax debt, it’s crucial for CPAs, tax professionals, and enrolled agents to have a thorough understanding of how to do asset

Income Analysis for IRS Payment Plan Offer in Compromise
As a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent, it’s vital to possess a deep understanding of income analysis when assisting clients with an IRS payment

How to Help Clients Set Up Payments with IRS & Installment Agreements
Setting up payments with the IRS can be a challenging process for clients facing financial difficulties and complex tax situations. As a CPA, tax professional,

Navigating the IRS Installment Agreement
An IRS installment agreement can be a lifesaver for clients facing a significant tax debt, enabling them to pay off their liability over time with

Deploy an IRS CNC Tax Relief Status for Your Clients
As a tax professional, providing your clients with the best possible solutions is your top priority. One effective strategy to help clients facing financial hardships