| Affordable Tax Relief https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/ask-phil-video-series/ Tax Relief & Resolution - Trust the Experts at Affordable Tax Relief Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:18:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://optimataxrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-favicon_512-1-1-32x32.png | Affordable Tax Relief https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/ask-phil-video-series/ 32 32 Ask Phil: Big Beautiful Bill Summary https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/big-beautiful-bill-summary/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:13:44 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25414 Today, Affordable Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, breaks down three of the most talked-about tax changes in the Big Beautiful Bill and what they could mean for your wallet.  There’s been a lot of buzz around the new tax bill, especially for middle- and low-income taxpayers. While the bill includes […]

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]]> Ask Phil: Is There A Lien On Your House?  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/is-there-a-lien-on-your-house/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:09:45 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25411 Today, Affordable Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, shares what a federal tax lien is and what steps you can take if the IRS has already filed one against your home.  Option One: Pay Your Balance in Full  The fastest way to remove a lien is to pay your tax debt […]

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]]> Ask Phil: The “New IRS”  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/the-new-irs/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:07:44 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25409 Today, Affordable Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, unpacks the meaning behind the term “New IRS,” and what it means if you owe back taxes.  What Is the “New IRS”?  The phrase “New IRS” refers to the agency’s major transformation driven by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE promised to […]

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]]> Ask Phil: Missed Your Tax Deadline?  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/missed-tax-deadline/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:05:33 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25405 Today, Affordable Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, shares what to do if you missed the tax deadline and how to avoid making things worse.  Step One: Pay What You Can  If you missed the deadline but have the funds available, the best thing you can do is pay your tax […]

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]]> Ask Phil: Are Student Loan Collections Back?  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/are-student-loan-collections-back/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:03:07 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25403 Today, Affordable Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, discusses what’s happening with student loan collections and what it means if you’ve defaulted on yours.  Yes, Student Loan Collections Are Back  After years of pauses and extensions, federal student loan collections have officially resumed. If you’ve defaulted on your student loans, this […]

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]]> Ask Phil: What does EITC stand for?  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/what-is-the-eitc/ Fri, 16 May 2025 16:57:32 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25401 Today, Affordable Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, explains one of the most valuable tax breaks for low- to moderate-income earners: the EITC.  What Is the EITC?  EITC stands for the Earned Income Tax Credit. It’s a refundable tax credit designed to help working individuals and families with low to moderate […]

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]]> Ask Phil: Is the IRS Shutting Down?  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/ask-phil-is-the-irs-shutting-down/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:08:00 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25381 Today, Affordable Tax Relief Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, addresses the trending myth: Is the IRS shutting down? The short answer: no, it’s not.  Why the IRS Isn’t Going Anywhere  Recently, talk of the IRS shutting down has picked up steam, especially online. Some of the talk is tied to Donald Trump’s return to the presidency […]

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]]> I Resolved My Account with the IRS. Now What? https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/i-resolved-my-account-with-the-irs-now-what/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:53:00 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25376 Today, Affordable Tax Relief Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, answers a common question we hear from clients: “I resolved my account with the IRS. Now what?”  What It Means to Resolve Your Tax Account  First, congratulations! Resolving your tax account is a big deal. Whether you set up a standard Installment Agreement, secured a Partial Payment […]

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]]> Ask Phil: Important IRS Online Account Updates  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/ask-phil-important-irs-online-account-updates/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:43:03 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=25373 Today, Affordable Tax Relief Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, is breaking down why every taxpayer should create an IRS online account, especially heading into tax season.  Why Create an IRS Online Account  An IRS online account gives you secure access to your tax information anytime, without needing to call or wait for the mail. Through your […]

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]]> Ask Phil: How Do Natural Disasters Affect My Taxes?  https://affordabletaxrelief.com/blog/ask-phil-how-do-natural-disasters-affect-my-taxes/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://affordabletaxrelief.com/?p=23921 Today, Affordable Tax Relief Lead Tax Attorney, Phil, discusses what tax relief options are available to taxpayers affected by the natural disasters, like the Southern California wildfires and East Coast hurricanes.   Casualty Losses  Casualty losses are financial losses from unexpected events like hurricanes, wildfires, or theft. To qualify for a deduction, the loss must […]

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