Plain-language explanations of IRS processes, state tax rules, and your resolution options in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
A federal IRS wage levy, a Maryland state garnishment, and a DC or Virginia garnishment all follow different rules and different limits. Here's how to tell which one you're dealing with.
Read article →Maryland has periodically offered tax amnesty programs that waive penalties for taxpayers who come forward. Here's how they typically work, and what your options are the rest of the time.
Read article →The IRS generally has 10 years to collect a tax debt from the date it's assessed. Here's how the Collection Statute Expiration Date actually works — and why 'just wait it out' is more complicated than it sounds.
Read article →Tax resolution pricing varies widely, and predatory national firms have made it hard to tell what's reasonable. Here's how fees typically work and what actually drives cost.
Read article →The IRS can garnish your paycheck without a court order. Here's how it works, how much they can take, and the steps to get it released — including what works in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Read article →An OIC can settle your IRS debt for less than you owe — but most people don't qualify, and a weak application makes things worse. Here's how eligibility actually works.
Read article →Missing Maryland tax return deadlines triggers penalties, interest, and eventually collection by the Comptroller or Central Collection Unit. Here's what actually happens — and how to fix it.
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