The Benefit of Having a Former IRS Revenue Officer at Our Tax Law Firm 

When you have unpaid taxes or are facing an IRS enforcement action, you should get in touch with us at Pontius Tax Law. You will have the advantage of representation by a skilled and experienced tax lawyer and also reap...
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How Do I Determine My IRS Balance Due?

Some people may have trouble paying their federal taxes in full every year. Some self-employed individuals skip their quarterly estimated tax payments because they do not have the money or just forget about it. If you are not self-employed, perhaps...
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Managing Your Online IRS Account

Many people do not realize that you can actually view your account profile for the IRS on their website and even request a transcript for a previous tax year. While this is highly convenient, you might be overwhelmed with information....
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Income Tax Responsibilities as an Independent Contractor

Taxpayers who engage in the gig or sharing economy, (Uber, Lyft, TaskRabbit, AirBnB, etc.) and others classified as independent contractors have different federal tax responsibilities than someone classified as an employee. Generally, once a taxpayer receives a Form 1099-NEC or...
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Cryptocurrency Tax Basics

Understanding the basis tax implication of cryptocurrency transactions can help individuals avoid issue with the IRS. There are three common transaction cycles with cryptocurrency: a Purchase-Sell Cycle, a Payment-Sell Cycle, and a Purchase/Payment-Exchange Cycle. Each transaction cycle has its own...
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What Was the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program?

In 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened up the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program – commonly abbreviated OVDP – as a means of encouraging willful violators who run the risk of criminal prosecution to safely come clean with their overseas...
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