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We help families, businesses and individuals overcome their financial problems.

10/16/2026

If you’re counting on an Offer in Compromise to wipe out your tax debt, read this first. 👇

In 2025, the IRS closed 9.7 million delinquent collection accounts. In that same year, it accepted just 5,464 Offers in Compromise.

That’s about 0.056%, roughly half of one-tenth of one percent.

The number of offers is way down, in real numbers and in percentage.

What people think: “I’ll just settle for pennies on the dollar.”
What’s true: very few offers get accepted, so it can’t be your only plan.

I’m breaking down what your options really are this Saturday on HSH Chicago, 3:00pm to about 5:30pm, with Wendy Snyder hosting. 📻

Know someone behind on their taxes? Share this with them.

Save it so you don’t forget it.

Missed the October 15 tax extension deadline? Don't panic, but don't wait either.Join me on HSH Chicago this Saturday fr...
10/16/2026

Missed the October 15 tax extension deadline? Don't panic, but don't wait either.

Join me on HSH Chicago this Saturday from 3:00pm to about 5:30pm, with Wendy Snyder hosting.

We'll cover why filing as soon as possible matters, even if you can't pay your full bill, and what your options are for unpaid taxes.

We'll also clear up a common myth: an extension gives you more time to file, not more time to pay.

Plus, we'll dig into Offer in Compromise.
In 2025, the IRS accepted just 5,464 offers, a number that is way down.

10/15/2026

If you're making money now, the IRS knows about it.

Side gigs, freelance work, payment apps, crypto, rental income, all tracked. Every platform touching your money reports to the IRS, using AI to cross-check everything in real time.

Most people still file taxes the old way, not tracking income properly or understanding what's reportable.

Then tax season hits with unexpected penalties and audits. Income reporting is more complex than ever but not impossible. Understand how the system actually works now.

Know what to track, how to report it, and what protections you're entitled to.

📲 Share with anyone juggling side income.

10/14/2026

Your 1099 is wrong. Now what?

Maybe it reports income you never received.
Maybe the amount is too high.
Maybe the same payment was reported twice.

Don't ignore it.

The IRS probably received the same incorrect information, and its computers may treat that number as income unless you respond correctly.

Do three things immediately:
Identify exactly what is wrong, contact the company that issued the form in writing and request a corrected 1099, and don't simply leave the 1099 off your return.

Your return must account for what the IRS received while still reporting correct taxable income.

Save this.

#1099

10/13/2026

Accountants are accountants. Attorneys are advocates.

That distinction matters more than people realize.

An accountant can help you with your numbers.

But when the IRS is involved, you need someone who can legally represent you, invoke privilege, and advocate on your behalf, not just calculate your liability.

If you're facing real IRS trouble, don't stop at your accountant.

Get an attorney in your corner too.

Tag someone who's trying to fight the IRS alone. 📌

10/08/2026

If you think you can handle the IRS on your own, think again, this one can actually cost you more than money.

Talking to the IRS without representation isn't just risky, it's legally dangerous.

If you say something to a government employee that isn't true, even unintentionally, even out of confusion or stress, that's a crime.

It's called Section 1001, and people don't realize it applies to them until it's too late.

This isn't about hiding anything. It's about protecting yourself from a slip of the tongue turning into a federal case.

Save this before your next call with the IRS. 💾

10/07/2026

Liens Reach Beyond Real Estate.

A federal tax lien isn't just about your house.

It reaches much further.

It covers your business assets, accounts receivable, equipment, and inventory.

In short, everything you own and everything you will own, including future acquisitions.

That doesn't mean immediate seizure of all of it.

It means the government has legal protection.

But if you try to sell something, the IRS can step in.

Business owners, know what a lien touches before your next move.

Comment yes or no if you knew, and share this with another business owner who needs it.

10/07/2026

Can the IRS Force You to Sell Your House?

Can the IRS force you to sell your house after filing a lien? Almost never.

Filing a tax lien doesn't force a sale.

Seizing and selling property is a separate process, far more involved and, thankfully, much less common.

It can happen, but it's rare.

The reason is simple: the IRS wants money, not your real estate.

They don't want to manage your property, and even going to court is expensive for them.

Whenever practical, they'd much rather work out payment arrangements.

So don't panic.

Share this with someone worried about a tax lien, and save it for later.

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