Practical, jargon-free guides for freelancers, founders, and anyone who's ever stared at an IRS notice and had no idea what to do next.
Missed Tax Day? Here's the exact penalty math: failure-to-file (5%/month), failure-to-pay (0.5%/month), and daily interest. Plus the single most important action to take right now to stop the damage from growing.
Read guide →The CP14 is the most common IRS notice sent to American taxpayers. A plain-English walkthrough of every section — the balance, penalties, interest, and due date — so you know exactly what you owe and what to do next.
Read guide →How IRS penalties compound at 0.5%/month (failure-to-pay) and 5%/month (failure-to-file). Real dollar examples, penalty abatement strategies, first-time abatement, and Fresh Start program guidance.
Read guide →Can't pay your IRS bill in full? A payment plan stops the escalation clock. Step-by-step: short-term vs long-term plans, fees and interest rates, the online OPA tool, Form 9465, and 5 tips to avoid defaulting.
Read guide →IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS, payment plans — every way to pay your IRS tax bill online, when to use each, and exactly how to avoid the late fees that quietly compound when you don't act. Q2 estimated taxes due June 16.
Read guide →Snap a photo — TaxSnap extracts your balance, due date, and form type in 30 seconds. Free.