by Christopher J. Chapman | Uncategorized
The IRS is delivering on their December promises to ramp up compliance and collection efforts with big hitters on the tax side of things (high-income individuals, complex partnerships, and large corporations). This comes as the result of unbelievably high...
by Christopher J. Chapman | Uncategorized
“The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall.” — Denis HealeyI bring this quote up today to say, the IRS isn’t messing around lately. They’re cracking down on businesses playing fast and loose with their tax...
by Christopher J. Chapman | Uncategorized
The start of the year is almost here, and with that comes a shifted mindset toward new beginnings. New year, fresh start. But, that doesn’t mean wiping the slate on everything in 2023, and that includes any tax debt you’ve piled up and haven’t dealt with. So if...
by Christopher J. Chapman | Uncategorized
As a tax professional, I’ve seen it all when it comes to tax deductions – from the ordinary to the, well, let’s say ‘creatively ambitious’ when it comes to small business deductions — like claiming a pet as a ‘security expense’ or...
by Christopher J. Chapman | Uncategorized
Often, when you’re faced with IRS debt, there are other nasty little financial problems that can crop up.I have to tell you though, as I sat down to write this, it made me think about some Greater Seattle clients that I’ve walked with over the years who...