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What’s the difference between a Tax Lien and Levy?

If you’ve received a notice from the IRS, you could be at risk of having IRS action taken against you. Some of the most common tactics that are used by the IRS is filing a tax lien or levying an individual’s assets. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang help taxpayers understand the difference between a lien and levy and how to stay on the IRS’ good side.   

Can you Stop a Tax Lien?

Individuals who fail to file their tax returns or pay off their tax liability with the IRS are at risk of having a federal tax lien filed against them. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang discuss options a taxpayer has in order to mitigate the impact of a tax lien being filed by the IRS.

What is a Federal Tax Lien?

Owing a tax balance with the IRS could mean that a federal tax lien has been filed against you and any assets or property that you have. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang discuss how a federal tax lien can directly impact an individual and what they need to do in order to resolve their tax liability.

How long do you have to Claim your Tax Refund?

The IRS reported more than a billion dollars’ worth of unclaimed tax refunds last tax season. Optima CEO David King and Lead Tax Attorney Philip Hwang remind taxpayers that they have up to three years to claim their tax refunds with the IRS and review how they can receive the assets that are owed to them.