Category: Tax
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WHY YOU’VE BEEN AVOIDING THAT ENVELOPE
(What Your IRS Notice Actually Means – And Why Your Brain Treats It Like a Threat) There’s probably an envelope somewhere. Maybe it’s unopened on your kitchen counter. Maybe it’s buried in a drawer. Or maybe you opened it once, skimmed it, and put it face-down. You’ve probably told yourself you’ll deal with it soon…
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THE TAX DEBT CONUNDRUM 2.0
WHY TAX DEBT IS USUALLY NEVER ABOUT THE MONEY Most people think tax debt is merely a financial problem. It isn’t. If it were purely financial, the solution would be obvious – earn more, spend less, file the forms, make a payment plan, move on. But that’s not what happens. What actually happens is smart,…
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AN INVESTMENT YOU MUST MAKE WITH TAX DEBT
(Hint: it’s not a stock, bond, crypto or alternative investment) In crisis there is opportunity. If you’ve been following the news, the volatility surrounding the pandemic shut down and recovery has been an insanely profitable time for those with the money and risk tolerance to invest. Though it may be a historic bubble, history shows…
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OUR TIME = OUR LIFE
You’ve heard it’s been said, that Time = $, and $ = Time. While true in some ways, research reveals something more complex. Those with lots of $ agree, Time is the real marker of wealth and $ is but a means to access greater Time in their lives. Further, when people whom are nearing…
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ONCE A GENERATION IS STILL HERE
Like most of America, the IRS also had to “shelter” because of the pandemic. And with their collections activity temporarily ceased for months, a once in a generation opportunity suddenly became available. Yet those first few months were a scary and confusing time for all of us. And with no heat or pressure from the…
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ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR YOUR TAX DEBT?
Now, hear me out… Gratitude is a state of mind and perspective we should all strive for. The world would be a better place if there were more gratefulness. Great – Fullness. But if you’re not part saint, it’s more than understandable if you’re NOT GRATEFUL for something that functions like a prison for most…
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THE TAX DEBT CONUNDRUM
(Or How To Get Beyond Owing The IRS) What is THE TAX DEBT CONUNDRUM? Owing back taxes is about MORE than just the money. Sounds simple enough. Probably seems obvious too. Life happens. Sometimes tax obligations get pushed to the side, regardless the reason. Owing the IRS can happen to anyone. There’s no shame in…
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MORE IMPORTANT THAN LOVE!? – PART 4
Knowing whom to trust when choosing to work with a Tax Firm… Are they a good fit for YOU and your situation? Because working with a Tax Firm is engaging in a relationship, like with any relationship, it’s up to you to determine what is or is not acceptable from the other “party.” Navigating human…
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MORE IMPORTANT THAN LOVE!? – PART 3
Knowing whom to trust when choosing to work with a Tax Firm… Are they making you a bunch of promises they can’t back up? If you’ve been following this series of posts, then you know choosing to work with a Tax Firm is engaging in a relationship. And like with any relationship, it’s up to…
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MORE IMPORTANT THAN LOVE!? – PART 2
Knowing whom to trust when choosing to work with a Tax Firm… Do they follow thru with their words and actions? There’s no denying our world is a very tough and competitive place. Of course results matter. But before you decide to enter into a relationship with a tax firm, please remember – their conduct…