Wage Garnishment on Student Loans: How it Works and How to Stop It
Feb 7, 2026Key Takeaways Student loan wage garnishment happens after default, which typically occurs after 270 days of nonpayment on federal student loans. The...
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2026 IRS Mileage Rates | Optima Tax Relief
Feb 6, 2026Key Takeaways The IRS mileage rate 2026 is 72.5¢ per mile for business, 20.5¢ per mile for medical and qualified...
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Seven Years Strong: Optima Tax Relief Continues Customer Service Winning Streak at Stevie® Awards
Feb 5, 2026Customer-first approach earns continued recognition for service excellence Optima Tax Relief, the nation’s leading tax resolution firm, has been honored...
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Tax Deductions for Therapists | Optima Tax Relief
Feb 4, 2026Key Takeaways Understanding therapist tax deductions helps reduce taxable income and reinvest in your practice. Ordinary and necessary expenses, like...
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Schedule C Mistakes That Trigger IRS Audits Optima Tax Relief
Jan 30, 2026Key Takeaways Schedule C returns face higher audit risk because income and deductions are self-reported, making even small errors easy...
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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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