IRS Collections: Different Rules for Foreign Debts?

The United States is built on fundamental principles of rule of law, due process, and justice. These concepts are not merely abstract ideals but are deeply ingrained in our legal system and societal expectations. They form the bedrock of what many consider to be American exceptionalism – a system where laws are transparent, consistently applied,……

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IRS Can Force Business to Use Payroll Service, Court Rules

When a business fails to pay its payroll taxes, the consequences can be severe. The IRS has several collection tools at its disposal to collect unpaid payroll taxes. This includes liens, levies, and even criminal charges against the business owners. The IRS recently attempted to expand its collection powers to prevent future non-compliance. In United……

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When Withdrawing IRS Tax Lien Facilitates Collection

The IRS’s collection efforts can impact different taxpayers differently. While the IRS has broad collection powers, there are some taxpayers who are largely immune from the IRS’s collection efforts. This varied impact is partly due to the range of collection tools Congress has provided to the IRS. The IRS lien notice provides an example. Many……

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