The 10-Year Collection Statute – Why is it so Important?

February 8, 2023 | Carmel

In tax resolution cases, there are many strategies that come into play when formulating a plan to resolve a tax debt.  From allowable expenses, to equity in assets, and many other items, effectively solving a tax problem for a taxpayer has many angles.  One angle is using the “Collection Statute Expiration Date” or CSED to a taxpayer’s advantage.  The CSED is important because the amount of time remaining on the collection statute helps determine which solution the practitioner should select. What is the Collection Statute Expiration Date or CSED?  Once the IRS assesses tax on a taxpayer, the IRS has, by statute, 10 years from the date of assessment to collect the tax.  In most cases, after 10 years the tax debt becomes unenforceable and the IRS writes-off the debt on the taxpayer’s account.  This makes the CSED a very useful tool in planning a tax resolution case for a client. If … Continued

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Try Business Bundling for Accounting, Tax, and Payroll Services

August 3, 2021 | Bookkeeping Services

Businesses constantly search for ways to streamline processes and cut costs. Every business charges money for a product or service. This means they must also pay employees, report revenue, track expenses, and pay taxes. All of these tasks require expertise and time, which is why outsourcing them as a package makes sense. Fortunately, Edgewater CPA Group offers business bundling for accounting, tax, and payroll services (and more).

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Why Investing in Hamilton County Suburban Cities Makes Sense

July 14, 2021 | Bookkeeping Services

Several Hamilton County cities enjoy top-rank placement as the best cities to live in the entire U.S. In fact, numerous publications, including Money.com and Wall Street Journal, repeatedly include our cities in their annual lists. Of course, you could argue that Carmel using tax incremental financing (TIF funds) to drive successful growth contributes to its ranking. Moreover, Carmel provides a successful model for other cities in the county, state, and country. In this post, Edgewater CPA Group reviews how TIF funds boost private investing in Hamilton County suburban cities.

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