Which IRS Penalties Are Easiest to Remove in New York?
For New York taxpayers, IRS penalties often feel worse than the original tax bill. A balance that started as something manageable can quietly balloon as penalties and interest stack month after month. Many people assume those penalties are fixed and unavoidable. In reality, some IRS penalties are far easier to remove than others if you […]
Can the IRS Take Your New York State Tax Refund? What NY Taxpayers in Uniondale Should Know
If you are counting on a New York State refund, it is fair to ask whether the IRS can intercept it. The short answer is that the IRS can use refund offsets in certain situations, but the way it happens is often misunderstood. Some people assume the IRS directly grabs a state refund the same […]
How Wage Garnishment Works in New York: Timeline, Limits, and How to Stop It (Uniondale, NY)
Wage garnishment is one of the fastest ways an IRS problem becomes an everyday cash flow problem. If you live or work in New York, including Uniondale and the greater Long Island area, the key is understanding two things: (1) the IRS follows a notice sequence before it levies wages, and (2) once a wage […]
What Happens When You Owe the IRS but Can’t Afford to Pay Anything
Owing money to the IRS is stressful. Owing money you truly cannot afford to pay is something else entirely. For many people, tax debt isn’t the result of recklessness or overspending. It comes from life events — job loss, medical issues, business downturns, divorce, or years of trying to keep things afloat while falling behind. […]
IRS CP504 Notice on Long Island? What It Means — and How to Prevent a Levy in Nassau & Suffolk County
Getting an IRS letter is never pleasant. But if the notice you received is a CP504, it deserves special attention — especially if you live or work on Long Island and your finances depend on steady cash flow (commissions, small-business income, seasonal work, or multiple income streams). A CP504 is one of the last “formal […]
Why the IRS Thinks You Underreported Income on Long Island — And How to Fix It Before It Becomes a Bigger Problem
Many Long Island taxpayers are surprised when an unexpected IRS notice arrives accusing them of underreporting income. It can happen in Uniondale, Hempstead, Garden City, the Five Towns, Hicksville, Queens-adjacent neighborhoods, and everywhere in between. The notice might be a CP2000, a Proposed Assessment, or something labeled “Income Discrepancy.” No matter the version, the message […]
Why Long Islanders Are Seeing Higher Balances on IRS Notices
Long Islanders often discover they owe more than expected when the IRS issues an adjustment notice. These letters can feel intimidating, but understanding why they happen helps you regain control. Income Reporting from Multiple Sources Long Island residents frequently juggle multiple income streams: Any omission leads the IRS to add tax automatically. Misapplied Credits If […]
How to Stop an IRS Wage Garnishment Fast in New York
Few things feel as violating as opening your paycheck and realizing the IRS has already taken a big slice of it. For many New Yorkers, that’s the first time the reality of a tax problem fully hits. Up until then, notices could be ignored, stacked on the counter, or pushed to “later.” A wage garnishment […]
Can You Really Settle IRS Tax Debt for Less Than You Owe? A Long Island Taxpayer’s Roadmap
If you live on Long Island or anywhere in New York, you don’t need anyone to tell you that the cost of living is high. By the time you cover your mortgage or rent, property taxes, utilities, commuting costs, childcare, and groceries, there’s often very little left. Add IRS or New York State tax debt […]
IRS Wage Garnishment in Long Island: What It Means and How to Stop It
Seeing part of your paycheck disappear because of an IRS or New York State garnishment can feel overwhelming. The good news? You have rights — and solutions — to get your income back. What Is a Wage Garnishment? Both the IRS and the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance can order your employer to […]