When tax season comes around, your spouse usually files a joint return. After all, filing as a married couple is much easier than filing individual returns. However, something went wrong last year: Your spouse must have made an error on the return, and now you are being penalized for his or her mistake.
What you need to know before, during and after a tax audit
It would be an understatement to say that it's stressful to receive notice from the IRS that you are being audited. The best way to combat your nerves is to be prepared -- and to have an experienced tax law attorney on your side every step of the way.
How can you qualify for an offer in compromise?
Getting a letter saying you owe money to the IRS ranks right up there with learning you have to get teeth pulled. It is anxiety-inducing, and you want it over quick. If you do not have the money to pay the IRS, it feels even worse. Before you go into full panic mode, you may qualify for an offer in compromise.
