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What is innocent spouse relief?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Innocent spouse relief can release you from paying additional tax, interest, and penalties on a joint return caused by your spouse’s incorrect items. It applies when you didn’t know (and had no reason to know) about the understatement and it would be unfair to hold you liable. This article explains how it works, who qualifies, […]

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What is an installment agreement with the IRS?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An IRS installment agreement lets you pay federal tax debt over time through monthly payments—often up to 72 months for streamlined plans. It can help you avoid more aggressive collection actions if you stay current on payments and future filings, though penalties and interest typically continue to accrue. This article explains how IRS installment agreements […]

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What is an offer in compromise?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an IRS program that may allow you to settle federal tax debt for less than the full amount owed, based on your ability to pay. The IRS evaluates your income, expenses, assets, and overall “reasonable collection potential” to decide whether to accept the offer. This article explains how an […]

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What is an IRS lien?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An IRS lien is a legal claim the government places on your property when you don’t pay federal tax debt after the IRS assesses it and sends a notice and demand for payment. It attaches to real estate, personal property, and financial assets, making it harder to sell or refinance until the debt is resolved. […]

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What is a tax audit?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A tax audit is an IRS or state revenue agency review of your tax return to verify income, deductions, and credits, and it can result in no change, a refund, or additional tax owed. Audits may be triggered by discrepancies, unusual deductions, third-party reporting mismatches, or random selection, and they can be handled by mail […]

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What is tax fraud?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Tax fraud is the willful act of lying on a tax return or hiding income to reduce taxes owed, and it can trigger civil penalties, back taxes and interest, and in serious cases criminal charges. Common examples include underreporting income, inflating deductions, and using offshore accounts to conceal assets. This article explains what counts as […]

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What is tax evasion?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Tax evasion is the intentional, illegal act of avoiding taxes by underreporting income, inflating deductions, hiding assets, or failing to file required returns. It differs from tax avoidance, which uses lawful strategies to reduce tax liability, and can trigger civil penalties or criminal prosecution depending on the conduct and amount involved. This article explains what […]

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What is racial profiling?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Racial profiling is when police or other authorities target someone for stops, searches, questioning, or surveillance primarily because of their race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than specific evidence. It can occur during traffic stops, airport screening, border enforcement, and everyday policing, and may violate constitutional and civil rights laws depending on the facts. This […]

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What is police brutality?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Police brutality is the unlawful or excessive use of force or power by law enforcement against a person, violating constitutional or civil rights. It can include physical violence, unnecessary restraints, threats, sexual misconduct, or abusive tactics during stops, arrests, or detention. This article defines police brutality, explains common examples and warning signs, outlines key legal […]

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What is qualified immunity?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that often shields police officers and other government officials from personal liability for civil damages unless they violated “clearly established” constitutional or statutory rights. Courts apply it early in lawsuits, and many cases are dismissed if no prior precedent closely matches the facts. This article explains how qualified immunity […]

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What is Section 1983?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Section 1983 (42 U.S.C. § 1983) is a federal civil rights law that allows individuals to sue state or local officials for constitutional violations. It provides a cause of action in federal court to seek damages and other relief for misconduct under color of law. This article explains the basics, who can be sued, common […]

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What is civil liberties?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Civil liberties are fundamental constitutional freedoms—such as speech, religion, and due process—that limit government power. In the U.S., they’re mainly protected by the Bill of Rights and applied to states through the 14th Amendment. This article explains what civil liberties are, how they differ from civil rights, and common real-world examples. Civil liberties are the […]

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