Does Owing the IRS Affect Your Credit Score?
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Does Owing the IRS Affect Your Credit Score?

Jul 11, 2026

Key Takeaways   Owing the IRS does not directly affect your credit score because the IRS does not report tax debt or IRS payment plans to the major credit bureaus.  Unpaid tax...

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Optima Tax Relief Concludes Annual Donation Drive Supporting Families Across Los Angeles and Orange County 
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Optima Tax Relief Concludes Annual Donation Drive Supporting Families Across Los Angeles and Orange County 

Jul 10, 2026

Employees contributed essential goods including food, clothing, books, and footwear to local nonprofit organizations  Optima Tax Relief has completed its annual donation drive, bringing together employees across the organization to support nonprofit...

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Tax Help for Self-Employed Individuals
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Tax Help for Self-Employed Individuals

Jul 9, 2026

Key Takeaways  Self-employed individuals are responsible for paying both federal income tax and self-employment tax, as well as making quarterly estimated tax payments if they expect to owe at least $1,000 in...

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