Ben Pruett's (aztaxattorney) Blog

It is incumbent on business entities with employees on its payroll, to withhold certain taxes from their employees' pay. For example, such taxes are the employer's portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes. When employers fail to remit these withholdings to the Treasury, for whatever reason, ...

When a person owes federal taxes that they cannot pay or refuse to pay, a tax lien in favor of the United States can attach to their rights to personal and real property. In general, a tax lien will automatically arise when the following events have occurred: A valid tax assessment has been made;...

When a person owes federal taxes that they cannot pay or refuse to pay, a tax lien in favor of the United States can attach to their rights to personal and real property. In general, a tax lien will automatically arise when the following events have occurred: A valid tax assessment has been made;...

Few things are as frightening as opening the mailbox and finding a letter from the IRS, especially when you know you owe them money. The much feared tax agency does not contact taxpayers just to say hello and receiving communication from them is not likely to be good news. When your heart stops p...