Taxes
What Is Tax Compliance and How Do You Get There?
Tax Planning | Published on November 10, 2026 | Authored by Deanna Aldayyat, Content and PR SpecialistKey Takeaways Tax compliance...
Thanksgiving Comes With a Side of Sales Tax
Thanksgiving is all about good food, family, and friends. But there's one thing you might not be thinking about while...
Implementing Sales Tax Software? 6 Things to Get Right Before Go-Live
Implementing sales tax software can help businesses reduce manual work, improve tax calculation accuracy, and support growth. But getting the...
What Happens If You Don’t Respond to a CP504?
Key Takeaways An IRS CP504 notice warns that you have an unpaid tax liability and that the IRS may take...
Is Your Sales Tax Compliance a Nightmare? 5 Scary Mistakes to Avoid
Sales tax compliance can be frightening when you don't know where your risks lie. From keeping up with changing state...
Why Taxpayers Wait to Resolve Tax Problems: Insights From Optima Tax Relief’s 2025 Annual Report
Key Takeaways 88% of surveyed taxpayers could not confidently say what to do about their tax problem, including 53% who...
Optima Tax Shield: Tax Help for Victims of Tax Identity Theft
Key Takeaways Tax identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or...
2026 IRS Notice Guide: What Each Notice Means
Key Takeaways IRS notices do not automatically mean you are being audited. The IRS may send a notice to report...
What Businesses Need to Know
If your business uses Shopify Tax's automated filing service to manage sales tax returns, it's time to start planning for...
IRS Enforcement Is Changing: Why Tax Notices Still Matter in 2026
Key Takeaways The IRS lost roughly 30% of its workforce between January 2025 and January 2026, with 31,273 separations taking...
Do Taxpayers Who Owe Trust the IRS? Why Many Are Unsure About Enforcement
Key Takeaways 51% of surveyed Optima clients said they did not believe the IRS enforces against most people who owe,...
What Businesses Should Review Before Year-End
Sales tax compliance can become increasingly complex as businesses expand into new states, introduce new products or services, and navigate...
