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We all have to pay our fair share of taxes. It’s a reality we just can’t escape. But sometimes people try. Missed deadlines or membership in the payment avoidance club are not helpful ways to deal with mounting tax debt. Eventually, we all have to face the music,...

So, this is the time of year when IRS notices start pouring into Ellis County mailboxes. And while the IRS has put a hold on a lot of those, some are still trickling through.And no one likes getting them.The problem right now is that the IRS is still in “treading...

Although the strain of tax season is behind us, I know we all are feeling the weight of financial strain on our daily lives.The pressure cooker of inflation, pandemic / post-pandemic, cultural upheavals, global friction, political shifts, etc. has really taken its...

Here we are in May. The tax deadline is in the rearview … and we’re still here for our Ellis County friends. Ready to rock on your behalf. Today I’m talking about second chances.Ctrl + Z. Ever used that keyboard shortcut? It’s also known as the “undo” button – a...

When you owe back taxes to the IRS, they suddenly become very interested in your personal financial affairs.They’re going to start poking their nose into things that you’ve never seen the IRS be interested in, such as your:Housing costsCar payment, gas, and...

Now that the tax deadline has come (and gone - whew!), it’s time to start thinking about the rest of 2022… and future possibilities of all kinds – both good and, well, not so good. The good? There are steps Ellis County taxpayers like you can take now to help...

By the time you read this, the tax deadline will have just passed and our Ellis County tax office will be taking a long, deep breath. (Serenity now!) These days have been a whirlwind of activity for us here at VK GROUP LLC, and not just because of tax season. The...

Here we are, nearing the end of tax season. It’s been one wild ride. I for one am counting the days until I can turn off my phone, sip on some iced tea, and get lulled to sleep by the wind and bird songs while swinging comfortably in a hammock. If you can’t reach...

You might not feel this as much in your bones as we do here, but the tax deadline is getting very close. This year, for reasons that at this point in our season would take way too long to explain, the tax deadline is April 18th (not 15th).We’re...

There’s a lot going on out there right now as the visible signs of spring begin to emerge. While the birds sing with the morning sun and longer hours of sunshine brighten everyone’s outlook – the whistle of mortar shells continues to echo throughout Ukraine and the...

Recently, thousands of Americans have been receiving a variety of scary letters from the IRS that they most definitely were not expecting. These have included bills for taxes they thought were already paid, threatening collections notices, and (sometimes threatening)...

Today’s issue we’re diving into tax filing extensions… and Ellis County people do this for all kinds of reasons. Truthfully, extended deadlines and delays have been pretty commonplace in the tax world over the last few years. Sometimes life smacks you in the face and...