Few tax situations create more anxiety than discovering that a spouse—or former spouse—owes substantial taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Many people ask: “Can the IRS come after me for my spouse’s tax debt?” “Am I responsible if my…
One of the most common questions taxpayers ask after opening a foreign account, inheriting overseas assets, or earning income abroad is: “How would the IRS even know about my offshore account?” Some taxpayers assume foreign banks operate outside U.S. visibility.…
For many taxpayers, receiving the results of an IRS audit feels like the end of the road. After months of document requests, interviews, accounting reviews, and explanations, the IRS auditor proposes additional taxes, penalties, or adjustments that may feel overwhelming.…