In a turnaround from last decade, the Bay Area counties that are more rural or residential fared better in assessed property values, with Solano County having the highest growth rate.

More than 90 Democratic lawmakers filed a brief with a federal court this week telling it to block an agreement between the ...

National Taxpayer Advocate rings warning bell about how much the IRS will be prepared for 2026 tax season, given job cuts and ...

When Jail Time Becomes a Real Possibility Not all tax problems lead to prison - in fact, most don't. But there are specific situations where the IRS may pursue criminal enforcement instead of ...

Automatic liens or levies "Sometimes people ignore IRS notices because they feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next," said the Head of Client Solutions at Clear Start Tax.

Clear Start Tax says the confusion is understandable, as IRS notices are often filled with complex codes, unclear instructions, and vague references to tax years or balances owed.

The Most Common IRS Notices - And What They Really Mean Each year, the IRS sends out millions of notices, many of which fall into a few predictable categories. Clear Start Tax helps taxpayers ...