Tax Debt Insights
Plain explanations of how IRS collection actually works, what changes when the rules change, and what any of it means for a taxpayer in Hamilton County.
Recent Articles
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Tennessee Department of Revenue Proposed Assessment: Your 30-Day Window and What Comes After
Tennessee has no personal income tax, but the Department of Revenue still assesses business and sales taxes. The 30-day informal conference deadline, penalty waivers, and the hearing route that does not apply.
November 3, 2026IRS Identity Protection PIN: What the October 2026 Reminder Means for Taxpayers With an IRS Balance
The IRS urged taxpayers on Oct. 22 to secure their online account and get an IP PIN. What it does, what it does not, and how to spot fake collection contact.
October 27, 2026IRS Direct Pay: What the September 2026 Reminder Means If You Owe a Balance
The IRS reminded taxpayers on Sept. 10 that Direct Pay is free. What it covers, where it stops, and why a payment method is not a payment plan.
September 29, 2026What Happens at an IRS Collection Due Process Hearing
The 30-day window after a lien or levy notice, what Appeals will and won't consider, and the Tax Court deadline that follows.
September 22, 2026Reading about it is not the same as fixing it.
Bring your most recent IRS notice. One call establishes what deadlines are running and which resolution options apply.