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 […]
Owe Back Taxes in Alameda County? Here’s What You Should Actually Know
If you’re reading this at 11 p.m. with an IRS envelope sitting unopened on your kitchen counter, I want you to know something first: you are not the only person in Alameda County dealing with this right now. I hear from folks in Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, and Berkeley every month who owe back taxes and […]
Foreign Income Tax Help for San Francisco Residents and Tech Expats
If you’ve ever stared at an IRS letter about your overseas income and felt your stomach drop — you’re not alone. For a lot of people living and working in San Francisco, Daly City, Alameda, and across San Mateo County, foreign income taxes feel like a problem with no clear answer. The rules are complicated. […]
IRS Tax Problem Help in Alameda County — Resolve Unfiled Returns Now
If you’ve got a stack of unopened IRS envelopes on your kitchen counter, or you keep meaning to file last year’s return and then last year turns into three years, you are not the only one. I hear a version of this story every week from folks across Alameda County — Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, San […]
