Optima Tax Relief’s Philip Hwang Headlines Tax Notes Podcast Ahead of 2026 Filing Season
Jan 29, 2026Optima Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Philip Hwang, recently appeared on the Tax Notes podcast to...
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What Is IRS Automated Collection System (ACS)?
Jan 28, 2026Key Takeaways The IRS Automated Collection System (ACS) is the primary centralized program used to manage millions of delinquent tax...
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Are Incarcerated Individuals Required to File Taxes?
Jan 24, 2026Key Takeaways Incarceration does not eliminate tax filing requirements. Whether incarcerated individuals must file taxes depends on income, filing status, and the...
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What Happens If You Ignore IRS Tax Debt? Timelines, Penalties, and Next Steps
Jan 23, 2026Key Takeaways Ignoring IRS tax debt does not stop collection efforts; it allows penalties, interest, and enforcement actions to escalate...
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Forgot to File Taxes for 3+ Years? Here’s What to Do
Jan 22, 2026Key Takeaways Unfiled taxes can be fixed, but delay increases costs and risk. The IRS typically treats voluntary compliance more...
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Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney at Optima Tax Relief, Phil Hwang, Appointed National Chair of IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
Jan 21, 2026Optima Tax Relief announced today that Philip Hwang, its Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, has been appointed National...
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What is the Safe Harbor Rule for Underpaying Estimated Tax?
Jan 17, 2026Key Takeaways Safe harbor tax rules protect against IRS underpayment penalties, not balances owed, by meeting specific payment thresholds during...
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Tax Benefits of Health Savings Accounts
Jan 16, 2026Key Takeaways HSAs provide triple tax advantages with tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. To...
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2026 Tax Brackets and Deductions
Jan 15, 2026Key Takeaways The 2026 tax brackets were increased for inflation, allowing taxpayers to earn more income before moving into higher...
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Can I File Taxes If My Parents Claim Me?
Jan 13, 2026Key Takeaways Yes, you can file taxes even if your parents claim you. Dependency status does not prevent you from...
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