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IRS Penalties and Interest Explained in Plain English

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 by admin

IRS Penalties and Interest Explained in Plain English: Why Your Balance Keeps Growing and What Usually Happens Over Time One of the most confusing and frustrating parts of dealing with the IRS is watching a tax balance grow — even when no new letters seem to be arriving. Many people check their IRS account and … Read more

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IRS Audit Reconsideration Explained in Plain English

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 by admin

IRS Audit Reconsideration Explained in Plain English: When It Applies, How It Works, and What Usually Happens Getting an IRS audit notice — or realizing the IRS changed your tax return and now says you owe money — can feel overwhelming. Many people assume once the IRS decides something, that decision is final. In reality, … Read more

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