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“Take on” the IRS Without Lifting a Finger

There is nothing more time-consuming than a “crash course” in tax law when the IRS decides to audit your return. Just the time it takes to gather the documentation supporting every line item on your tax return is substantial, never mind the additional time it will take you to learn about tax laws. And when that audit letter arrives in the mailbox, you WILL spend the additional time because you know that by not complying with the auditor’s every request, you will likely end up with a hefty tax bill complete with interest and fees for tax deficiency. Meanwhile, your business and your personal life will suffer.

An IRS Tax Auditor is trained to pick apart a tax return and scrutinize every line. It’s an auditor’s job to extract every scrap of information that you are legally obliged to provide. Tax Auditors are the experts of the world of tax returns, and you are an expert of… well, something else. Would you hire a novice to come in and run your business to compete against your expert competitors? So, why meet the IRS on your own?

Our clients rarely have to do more than forward us an IRS Notification of Audit Letter — should one arrive. As part of our expert tax preparation services, we take on the IRS for you. We handle the paperwork, the questions, the scrutiny, and the intimidation factor while you go on about your business as usual.

If you have received an IRS Audit Letter, go ahead and fill out the form at the bottom of this page. One of our tax specialists will be in touch with a FREE CONSULTATION.

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Who Can Claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit? Guidance for Tacoma Parents

Quick Answer: The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) must be claimed by whoever legally lists the student as a dependent on their federal tax return. If a parent claims the undergraduate, the parent gets the credit; if the student is independent, they claim...

Do You Get Better Tax Breaks For Being Married, Tacoma Couples?

Key TakeawaysMost married couples lower their tax liability by choosing the Married Filing Jointly status, which preserves access to deductions that separate filers lose. When there is a significant income gap between partners, combining earnings on a joint...

What Happens If I Pay My Quarterly Taxes Late? Tacoma IRS Tax Resolution Help

Quick AnswerIf you pay quarterly estimated taxes late, the IRS may charge an underpayment penalty based on the amount you should have paid, when it was due, and how long it stayed unpaid. Paying late is still usually better than waiting until you file, but it may not...

2026 Guide to Short-Term Rental Taxes for Tacoma Airbnb & VRBO Hosts

Key TakeawaysYou do not have to pay federal income tax on rental earnings if you rent your home for 14 days or fewer per year and use it personally for more than 14 days (or 10% of the rental period). You will only receive a Form 1099-K if you exceed $20,000 in...

Will Filing For Bankruptcy Clear Student Loans For Tacoma Debtors?

Key TakeawaysFiling for bankruptcy does not automatically get rid of student loans. You usually have to take an extra legal step and prove repayment would create an undue hardship. If student loan debt is discharged, forgiven, settled, or canceled, the tax result...

Do You Have to Pay Taxes On Sports Betting? What Tacoma Bettors Need To Know

Key TakeawaysThe IRS considers all sports betting payouts as ordinary income, regardless of the amount or whether you received a tax form. For the 2026 tax year, you can only deduct 90% of your gambling losses against your winnings, even if you ended the...

The Tacoma Taxpayer’s Guide: How Do I Calculate My Federal Tax Withholding?

Key TakeawaysA large refund is an interest-free loan to the government, while a big bill suggests you are at risk for IRS underpayment penalties. Updating your Form W-4 by late April allows you to spread adjustments across the majority of the year, minimizing the...

How Does Self-Employment Tax Work For Tacoma Taxpayers Leaving Their 9-to-5?

Key TakeawaysAs a W-2 employee, you pay half of Social Security and Medicare tax through withholding. As a self-employed taxpayer, you pay both halves through self-employment tax. Self-employment tax is 15.3% of your adjusted net earnings, and you also pay...

How to Prevent Tax Debt for Tacoma Business Owners

Key TakeawaysBusiness tax debt starts when tax money gets used to solve a cash flow problem somewhere else in the business. Payroll tax debt is especially dangerous because the IRS can sometimes hold owners and other responsible parties personally liable for...

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Key TakeawaysUse your 2025 return as a diagnostic tool to calculate your real tax percentage and identify specific areas for AGI reduction.Use the post-tax season window to calibrate your withholding or estimated payments. IRS limits have increased for 401(k)s...

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