Joseph Orabona's (vectortax) Blog

The gig economy has been around a lot longer than the term, which was coined in 1915, according to some sources. While the gig economy has been growing for decades, the pandemic saw a boom in the number of traditional 9-5ers shifting to self-employment and business ownership. The IRS has noticed ...

Neglecting to pay your taxes can lead to serious consequences, and one of the most severe repercussions is the federal government filing a legal claim against all your current and future property through a federal tax lien. In this article, we'll break down what a federal tax lien is and provide...

Few things in life are as daunting as owing money to the IRS. When that notice arrives in your mailbox, it's easy to panic and do nothing. But every day you delay acting, interest and penalties continue to accumulate, potentially causing your liabilities to skyrocket and wreak havoc on your finan...

Proper tax planning is a crucial aspect of financial management that you should be addressing throughout the year. Waiting until April to assess your tax liability is a risky move. To ensure you keep more money in your pocket, it's essential to be aware of factors that can unexpectedly raise your...

Filing your tax return accurately is crucial to avoid unnecessary tax troubles. However, it's not uncommon to discover errors or overlooked information after you've already filed. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows taxpayers to amend their returns using Form 1040X.In this blog...

  Nobody wants to find themselves at odds with the IRS, yet countless taxpayers face this situation every year. With increasing enforcement efforts by the IRS, more individuals are receiving notices and communications from the agency, and you could be one of them.       If you receive a notice fr...

 It's no secret that millions of taxpayers struggle to pay their taxes. The IRS is unyielding when it comes to collecting money, they think is theirs, so if you're facing back taxes owed the federal government highly advises seeking assistance as soon as possible before they resort to aggressive ...

Tax season can be a time of great anticipation for millions of Americans with dreams of a nice, big, refund check coming soon. Yet this year, many Americans may find themselves surprised and coming up short on their refunds.Many taxpayers have been shocked to find that this year, instead of a big...

Ignoring your obligation to pay taxes can lead the federal government to conduct severe legal action against all your existing assets, current and future income, and assets you acquire in the future; this form of punishment is called a federal tax lien.If you have received a certified letter indi...

The tax-filing deadline will be here before you know it and pretty soon, you’ll be gathering up your receipts and plugging in numbers. I know you’re hoping for good news, and praying for a big refund in the process.If all goes well you won’t owe anything and you might even be getting back a nice ...