Taxes

What Happens If You Ignore IRS Collection Letters? The Worst Case Scenario  Optima Tax Relief

Key Takeaways  Ignoring IRS letters will not make your tax problem go away; it triggers escalating collection actions and financial penalties. ...

Sales Tax Scaries 5: Changing Rates

When the Unexpected Strikes in Sales Tax A lot of monsters get their traction in horror movies because they’re doing...

Are GoFundMe Donations Taxable? | Optima Tax Relief

Crowdfunding is the act of funding a project by collecting small donations from a large number of individuals, often online....

Sales Tax Scaries 6: Relying on Automation

When Automation Turns into a Compliance Nightmare Robots run amok in many horror movies – and relying too heavily on...

How to Report Employer Stock Options on Your Taxes 

Key Takeaways:   The tax treatment of stock options depends on their type. Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) may qualify for...

Sales Tax Scaries 4: Nexus and Taxability

When Sales Tax Creeps Up on You Ever notice how the first characters in every horror movie never realize they’re...

Why S Corps Get Flagged for IRS Audits  

Key Takeaways:  Unreasonable shareholder compensation is one of the most common S Corp audit triggers; the IRS flags owners who...

Sales Tax Scaries 3: Audits

Surviving the Scare of a Sales Tax Audit: How to Stay Prepared Few things are scarier in the tax world...

Tax Deductions for Gen Z, Millennials, and Boomers 

Key Takeaways:  Tax deductions vary by generation: Each age group, Gen Z, Millennials, and Boomers, has unique tax-saving opportunities based...

Sales Tax Scaries 2: M&As

The Hidden Dangers of Sales Tax in Mergers and Acquisitions Few business deals can ignite optimism like a merger/acquisition: new...

Estimated Tax Payments: What Happens If You Miss a Quarter 

Key Takeaways Missing a quarterly estimated tax payment triggers IRS underpayment penalties and daily compounding interest until the balance is...

Sales Tax Scaries (Part 1)

Could Your Sales Tax Become a Horror Story? This part of the year is filled with horror stories. Could your...