Do Taxpayers Who Owe Trust the IRS? Why Many Are Unsure About Enforcement
Oct 17, 2026Key Takeaways 51% of surveyed Optima clients said they did not believe the IRS enforces against most people who owe,...
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Why Do Taxpayers Finally Act on Tax Problems? What Makes Them Seek Help
Oct 16, 2026Key Takeaways 29% of selections cited realizing that waiting was making the problem worse, making it the most common reported...
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Tax Relief for Seniors: IRS Programs You Should Know
Oct 10, 2026Key Takeaways Tax relief for seniors can include deductions, credits, free tax preparation, penalty relief, payment plans, Offers in Compromise,...
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IRS Interest Rates Remain the Same for Q4 2026: What Taxpayers Need to Know
Oct 9, 2026The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on August 21, 2026, that interest rates will remain unchanged for the fourth quarter...
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New Optima Tax Relief Annual Report Finds Taxpayers See a Quieter IRS—But Automated Enforcement Is Still Reaching Them
Oct 7, 2026Annual report examines the retreat in IRS enforcement capacity, growing taxpayer skepticism, and what ultimately prompts taxpayers to address unresolved...
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My Offer in Compromise was Rejected. Now What?
Oct 6, 2026Key Takeaways An OIC rejection is different from an OIC return. A rejection generally means the IRS reviewed the offer...
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Tax Lawyer for Small Tax Debt: Is It Worth It?
Oct 3, 2026Key Takeaways A tax lawyer for small tax debt may not be necessary if you agree with the IRS...
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Government Employee Tax Benefits Explained
Sep 30, 2026Key Takeaways Government employees pay federal income tax just like private sector workers; there is no blanket tax exemption for...
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Are GoFundMe Donations Taxable? | Optima Tax Relief
Sep 23, 2026Key Takeaways Personal fundraisers (medical bills, disaster relief, funerals, tuition) are generally a nontaxable gift. Business or reward-based campaigns are...
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Tax Reporting for Crypto and Digital Assets
Sep 22, 2026Key Takeaways The IRS generally treats cryptocurrency and other digital assets as property, so selling, exchanging, spending, or receiving crypto...
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