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My coworker said a handwritten will won't count in Michigan. True?
Yes - a handwritten will can be valid in Michigan, and that surprises a lot of people right when time is running...
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Why is the IRS pushing me to sign a payment plan before my Seattle closing?
Everyone says "just get on an IRS payment plan and the deal can close", but actually an installment agreement...
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What evidence do I need to prove disability discrimination in Houston?
You need proof your employer knew about the disability, took a hit at your job because of it, and gave a fake reason...
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How much is a firing after medical leave worth in Georgia?
If your doctor told you to stop working or limit duties, that note can support an FMLA, ADA, or retaliation claim;...
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Should I call Dallas code or the landlord first about lead paint?
The one thing your landlord is hoping you never find out is this: in Texas, your strongest leverage usually starts...
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Should I file an Oregon board complaint or an employment claim first?
If you were fired or harassed, the safer default is to start with the employment claim, not the licensing board. A...
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foreclosure process
Like a vehicle being repossessed after missed payments, the foreclosure process is the legal path a lender uses to...
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trust fund recovery penalty
Picture a foreman handed money to buy feed for the herd, then using it to cover some other bill instead. The money...
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quiet title action
Insurance companies, lenders, or defense lawyers may throw around this phrase to make a property dispute sound...
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currently not collectible status
A temporary IRS designation that pauses active tax collection because a taxpayer cannot presently afford to pay....
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wage garnishment for taxes
A legal process that takes part of a paycheck to pay overdue taxes. "Wage" means money earned from work....
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bank levy
Picture waking up, checking your account, and finding the money frozen or gone before rent, groceries, or payroll...
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installment agreement
Like paying off a large emergency bill in smaller chunks instead of all at once, an installment agreement lets a...
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IRS levy
A legal seizure of property to collect unpaid federal taxes. "Legal" means the Internal Revenue Service has...
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federal tax lien
Think of it like a heavy lock placed on everything you own after an unpaid bill has sat too long. A federal tax lien...
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statute of limitations on tax collections
Like a timer on an unpaid bill, this rule sets how long the government has to keep trying to collect a tax debt. In...
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IRS appeals process
A formal way to challenge an IRS decision without going straight to court, usually by asking the IRS Independent...
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reasonable cause defense
A reasonable cause defense is a legal argument that asks the IRS or a court to remove a tax penalty because the...
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offer in compromise
When insurers or defense lawyers know someone is under financial pressure, they may delay, underpay, or push a fast...
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innocent spouse relief
This can save you from paying a tax bill that should not be yours. When a married couple files a joint federal...
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amended return
Like correcting a bank deposit slip after noticing a missing number, an amended return is a revised tax return filed...
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IRS audit notice
Usually shows up as a letter from the Internal Revenue Service saying your tax return has been selected for review,...
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correspondence audit vs field audit
What's the difference, and which one is more likely to wreck your week? A correspondence audit is the lighter...
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estimated tax penalty
A missed or too-small tax payment can quietly add cost to an already tight situation, especially when income is...
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Tax Court petition
People often confuse a Tax Court petition with an IRS appeal. An IRS appeal is an administrative challenge handled...
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penalty abatement
A reduction or removal of a tax penalty, usually granted when a taxpayer shows a valid reason for noncompliance or...
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