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IRS Issues Urgent Warning to Americans Who Missed the Tax Deadline: ‘File Promptly to Minimize Penalties & Interest’

WASHINGTON—April 15 has come and gone, and the IRS is warning Americans…
  • Richard Hughes
  • April 18, 2025
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The IRS Forgives Millions in Tax Debt Each Year, Yet Few Have Applied

WASHINGTON—Since 2011, the IRS has offered multiple tax forgiveness programs to help…
  • Richard Hughes
  • April 17, 2025
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Why Thousands of Americans Are Settling Their Tax Debts Before the April 15 Deadline

WASHINGTON—Thousands of Americans who owe back taxes are rushing to settle their…
  • Richard Hughes
  • April 9, 2025
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Experts Urge Taxpayers to Apply for Tax Forgiveness Before It’s Too Late

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The IRS has already forgiven at least $53 million in tax debt…
  • Chase Hudson
  • March 25, 2025
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Mass IRS Layoffs Trigger a Rush for Tax Debt Forgiveness

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WASHINGTON—The President and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plan to cut…
  • Richard Hughes
  • March 13, 2025
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How 4 Famous Hollywood Celebrities Resolved Their Massive IRS Tax Debts

In the world of fame and fortune, many celebrities find themselves drowning…
  • Richard Hughes
  • March 12, 2025
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DOGE vs IRS: How the Federal Tax Overhaul Impacts Americans With Tax Debt

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WASHINGTON—The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting the Internal Revenue Service…
  • Richard Hughes
  • March 5, 2025
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Thousands of Americans Apply for Tax Forgiveness Following IRS Layoffs, Hiring Freeze

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WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is laying off 6,000 to 7,000 employees…
  • Richard Hughes
  • March 4, 2025
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Thousands of Americans Rush for Tax Forgiveness Following IRS Layoffs, Hiring Freeze

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WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is laying off 6,000 to 7,000 employees…
  • Richard Hughes
  • March 4, 2025
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Record Number of Americans Resolve Their Tax Debt Before IRS Resumes Collection Enforcement

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Thousands of Americans who owe back taxes are rushing to claim their…
  • Richard Hughes
  • October 1, 2024
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