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Need to Release a Tax-Related License Hold? S.H. Block Tax Services Can Help

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You may depend on your state-issued driver’s license and permits to commute to work and support your family. Losing that ability is more than just an inconvenience. It can harm your ability to earn, maintain independence, and live your fullest life. 

Sometimes, the state may place a driver’s license hold—or holds on other important allowances such as professional or business permits—because of unpaid taxes or unfiled returns. It can feel overwhelming, but there’s a clear path to getting your license back in your wallet. 

That’s where S.H. Block Tax Services comes in. We help people resolve their tax issues quickly and compassionately. If you need help now, don’t hesitate to call our Baltimore tax office at (410) 872-8376 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation. 

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How to Contact the IRS

Can I Call the IRS? How to Contact the Internal Revenue Service

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If you’ve ever had questions or concerns regarding your tax returns or tax payments, you’ve likely experienced the pain of trying to get an IRS representative on the line. Sometimes this annoyance is avoidable. For general tax questions, the IRS provides answers via online FAQs and other resources. There are also several methods of contacting the IRS directly, which we’ll discuss in more detail below.

However, sometimes you don’t need to speak with an IRS agent at all. In many cases, the smartest option is to contact a skilled and experienced tax attorney to help you navigate the complicated world of tax planning liability resolution.

In this article, we’ll discuss various methods for contacting the IRS, tips for improving your IRS experience, and what to do if the IRS can’t (or won’t) help you. Read more

I’m Facing a Sales and Use Tax Audit

I’m Facing a Sales and Use Tax Audit — Help!

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Sales and use tax audits that result in large sums of uncollected or under-accrued taxes can crush a business, especially a small business. These assessments can decimate your existing cash flow, pressure you to extend your credit, and even force you to close your business.

If your small business is currently undergoing a sales and use tax audit from your state government or you think you might soon, there could be serious consequences, which is why it’s important to start preparing now. Keep reading and learn how S.H. Block Tax Services can help you avoid, prepare for, and navigate your upcoming audit successfully. Read more

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Understanding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debts, and Liability

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Business owners struggling to pay their monthly bills can easily become overwhelmed by debt. Running a business is hard enough, but when you add crippling credit card and loan debt into the mix, owners can find themselves in impossible situations.
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Things Not To Do on Taxes

4 Things You Should Never Do During Tax Season (and 4 Tips on What to Do Instead)

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Here at S.H. Block Tax Services, we look forward all year to National Tax Day on April 15. However, we recognize that most people’s stress levels steadily rise in the weeks leading up to tax-filing time and peak on April 15. In fact, a 2012 study analyzed 30 years of data and found that auto accidents spike 6% on Tax Day.

We’re not here to pass judgment, but we can say from decades of experience that many people’s tax-time stress is self-inflicted. Often, easing the pain of tax season is a matter of getting rid of bad habits and replacing them with healthy and constructive ones.

To help you cut down on unnecessary tax-time headaches, we’ve created a list of four things you should never do on Tax Day. For each entry on the list, we’ve provided a good habit you can use to replace the bad one. If you use this list to reshape your tax preparation and filing habits, you’ll never have to dread the calendar march toward April 15 again. Read more