Waiting to Become IRS Compliant Costs More

Steve Perry

Published on: 29/07/2026

Waiting to become compliant costs leverage. Filing today can stop delay damage, correct IRS records and open the door to real resolution options.

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Failure-to-File vs. Failure-to-Pay Penalties

Steve Perry

Published on: 01/07/2026

Failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties are different. Filing even without full payment can limit damage and preserve IRS resolution options.

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The IRS Knows Before You Do: 7 Tax Surprises

Steve Perry

Published on: 18/12/2025

The IRS often knows about tax issues before taxpayers do. Learn the seven surprises hitting 2026 returns and how to avoid costly IRS letters.

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How to Reconstruct Missing Tax Records for Past Due Returns: A Step-by-Step Guide

Steve Perry

Published on: 05/09/2025

Learn how to reconstruct lost tax records for past due returns, the dangers of inaction, and how Steve Perry, EA, fights and wins against the IRS.

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