Can an Unfiled Tax Return Lead to an IRS Lien?
If you have a year — or a few years — of tax returns you never got around to filing, and you’re now wondering whether that can actually turn into an IRS lien, I want to answer that honestly before we go any further: yes, it can. I’m Izella Lui, a licensed Enrolled Agent, and […]
Back Tax Returns: How to File Old Taxes and Avoid IRS Trouble
If you have years of unfiled back tax returns sitting in the back of your mind — or in a pile on your kitchen table — you are not alone. Every year, thousands of Americans in the Bay Area quietly carry the weight of back tax returns they never got around to filing. Maybe life […]
How to Avoid IRS Letters: A California Taxpayer’s Guide
If you’ve ever felt your stomach drop at the sight of an envelope with “Internal Revenue Service” in the return address, you’re not alone — and you’re in good company here in Daly City, San Mateo County, San Francisco, and Alameda. I’m Izella Lui, a licensed Enrolled Agent, and I work one-on-one with people across […]
IRS Collection Actions: What Business Owners Should Know
Running a small business in Daly City, San Francisco, Alameda, or anywhere in San Mateo County already takes everything you’ve got — payroll, rent, suppliers, customers, and somehow still finding time to sleep. The last thing any business owner wants added to that list is a letter from the IRS. But if your business has […]
San Mateo Back Tax Relief: Easing IRS Collection Stress
If you’re reading this from your kitchen table in Daly City with an IRS envelope you haven’t opened yet, I want you to know something first: you’re not the only one. I’m Izella Lui, a licensed Enrolled Agent, and I work one-on-one with people across San Mateo County, Daly City, San Francisco, and Alameda who […]
How Far Back Can the IRS Collect Back Taxes?
If you’re dealing with a tax balance, one of the most common — and important — questions is: how far back can IRS collect taxes? Understanding this can help you navigate your situation more effectively. Knowing how far back can IRS collect taxes is essential for every taxpayer. The answer isn’t always as straightforward as […]
I Haven’t Filed in 7 Years. Where Do I Even Start?
If you’re reading this at 11 p.m. because you can’t sleep, I want you to know something first: you are not the only person in Daly City dealing with this. I hear some version of “I haven’t filed in years” almost every week, from folks in Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, and all through […]
Behind on Filing? Here’s What San Mateo Taxpayers Can Explore Before the IRS Reaches Out
If you’ve got a stack of tax years you haven’t filed, you’re not alone, and you’re not the only one in San Mateo County who’s been putting off opening that envelope from the IRS or the Franchise Tax Board. I hear versions of this story often, whether it’s a Daly City homeowner who lost track […]
10 Ways to Address Tax Balances Without Breaking the Bank
Tax debt can feel like a heavy weight, especially when money is already tight. The good news is that the IRS offers several programs designed to help taxpayers manage what they owe based on their individual financial circumstances. The key is understanding which option actually fits your situation. In this blog, we’ll walk through 10 […]
IRS Unfiled Tax Returns: What Happens When You Don’t File (And How Izella Lui Helps Bay Area Folks)
If you have IRS unfiled tax returns sitting in the back of your mind, you are not alone — and you are not in trouble the way you think you are. Every spring, hundreds of people across Daly City, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda counties realize they skipped a year. Then two. Then maybe […]
