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Florida Taxpayers and IRS Bank Levies: What Happens to Your Accounts?
If you’re behind on back taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has powerful tools to collect, and one of the most serious is a bank levy. Unlike a lien, which is a claim against your assets, a levy is a direct seizure. For Florida taxpayers, this can mean waking up to find your bank… Read More »
IRS Collections After a Florida Divorce: Can You Still Be Held Liable?
Divorce may legally end a marriage, but it doesn’t always sever joint tax obligations. Many Florida residents are surprised to learn they may still be responsible for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax debt linked to a former spouse, even years after the relationship ends. Whether you filed jointly during the marriage or unknowingly signed… Read More »
Unfiled Tax Returns in Florida: What the IRS Can Do and How to Fix It
It’s easy to fall behind on filing tax returns, especially if you’ve experienced a job loss, illness, or financial hardship. However, once a return goes unfiled, the consequences can snowball. Many Florida taxpayers assume the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will simply forget, but in reality, unfiled tax returns are one of the top triggers… Read More »
1099-K Reporting Changes For The 2026 Tax Season: What Florida Freelancers and Sellers Need to Know
If you earn money through platforms like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Etsy, eBay, or online marketplaces, you may be surprised by a new tax form showing up in your mailbox. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expanding enforcement of Form 1099-K in 2026, and many Florida freelancers, resellers, and side-gig workers are now facing… Read More »
IRS Passport Revocation Program: Can Tax Debt Prevent You From Traveling This Tax Season?
Tax season brings more than filing deadlines and also triggers increased Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement. Florida taxpayers are often surprised to learn that unresolved tax debt can impact their ability to travel internationally. Under federal law, the IRS can request that the U.S. State Department deny, revoke, or limit a passport for taxpayers… Read More »
Discharging Federal Tax Debt in Bankruptcy: Rules Florida Residents Should Know
Bankruptcy can provide a fresh start when faced with overwhelming debt, but most people think it doesn’t apply when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Florida taxpayers facing financial hardships are often surprised to learn that, under certain conditions, federal taxes can be discharged. While it’s not always an option and the rules… Read More »
Payroll Tax Issues for Florida Small Business Owners: Common IRS Pitfalls
Running a small business in Florida comes with a long list of responsibilities, which includes making sure you meet your payroll tax obligations. Many small business owners consider payroll taxes as just another administrative burden, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) takes the matter very seriously. Failing to withhold, deposit, or report payroll taxes… Read More »
What Triggers IRS Audits on Offshore Bank Accounts in Florida and How Taxpayers Can Protect Themselves
Offshore bank accounts are perfectly legal. However, they can also raise red flags with the IRS, especially when not adequately disclosed. In recent years, the IRS has significantly increased enforcement around foreign assets and international income, and Florida taxpayers are often caught off guard when audit letters arrive. You may be subject to strict… Read More »
Offer in Compromise: When Will the IRS Settle for Less From Florida Residents?
If you owe substantial amounts of money to the Internal Revenue Service, you may think the Offer in Compromise (OIC) program sounds too good to be true. For some Florida taxpayers, it’s a legitimate path toward settling a tax bill for less than the full amount owed. The IRS doesn’t hand out compromises easily,… Read More »
Self-Employment Taxes in Florida: Avoiding IRS Red Flags for Contractors and Freelancers
Working for yourself has plenty of perks, but when it comes to taxes, it also brings unique responsibilities. In Florida, self-employed individuals, independent contractors, and gig workers must make their own Social Security and Medicare payments, as well as estimated income tax payments throughout the year. Unfortunately, self-employed taxpayers are often a focus of… Read More »
