<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Weathers Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weathers+Associates]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:44:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.weathersassociates.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Can IRS Tax Debt Really Be Forgiven?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people search the phrase “IRS tax debt forgiveness,” they are usually not searching for a loophole.

They are searching for reassurance that their situation is not permanent.]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/can-irs-tax-debt-really-be-forgiven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15c38b202a2662aae4ad90</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 20:52:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_d32828252b2b41389452b57257e0c52a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Qualifies for the IRS Hardship Program?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ If there is nothing available to collect without harming basic living stability, enforcement should pause.]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/who-qualifies-for-the-irs-hardship-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c59d55bf7953dab528d025</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_76266c19efe94199ac5a15ce5d766cb7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is the Best Way to Get Out of IRS Debt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems First step requires compliance &#38; a place to evaluate. When someone asks, “What is the best way to get out of IRS debt?” they are rarely asking about tax code sections. They are asking whether this pressure will ever ease. They are asking whether the unopened notices can stop accumulating on the counter. Whether the next certified letter will change everything. Whether working longer hours is actually solving the...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-out-of-irs-debt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c5925660f0b8e1134e6c40</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:40:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_fe3037cc92384d23a7fde4332b552d5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I’ll Work My Way Out of This”: Why That Plan May Be Keeping You Stuck in Tax Debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems “I’ll Work My Way Out of This”  It’s a thought many hardworking people have when they fall behind with the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies: “I’ll just work harder. Pick up a second job. Take on more clients. I can earn my way out of this.” If that’s where your mind goes, you’re not alone — and you’re not wrong for wanting to fix the problem yourself. But if you’ve been carrying tax debt for more...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/ill-work-my-way-out-of-this-why-that-plan-may-be-keeping-you-stuck-in-tax-de</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6987b1a303c01be20d32c9f6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:54:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_acb8da89d1ac4dd4b0cc2d02b35f1995~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_436,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Can the IRS Collect?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-Year Collection Rule: What It Really Means

Under Internal Revenue Code § 6502, the IRS generally has 10 years from the date a tax is assessed to collect it. This is known as the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED). Once that ten-year period expires, the IRS loses its legal authority to collect on that liability.]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/how-long-can-the-irs-collect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931ff8536e8a9c5d120b473</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:12:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_4dbad58d174b4a84bcbe72064b530a26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens If I Don’t Pay My IRS Back Taxes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems Stacks of hundred-dollar bills symbolize financial consequences of unpaid IRS back taxes. Unpaid taxes can weigh heavily on anyone, especially when life or business gets complicated. The good news is that the IRS has a clear, predictable process—and understanding it can help you take control long before serious consequences arise. "Don't Pay My IRS Back Taxes" When a tax balance remains unpaid after the filing...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/if-i-don-t-pay-my-irs-back-taxes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690e7473cfbfd61d9a212632</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:38:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_ce308c3c347340d991e73c04da6227ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Respond to an IRS Notice - You Don’t Agree with a Proposed Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your response should address only the issue raised in the notice Getting a notice from the IRS can feel  unsettling, especially when it s...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/how-to-respond-to-an-irs-notice-you-don-t-agree-with-a-proposed-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c752e79c95827cb91799e2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:29:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_9b0f1eabc01e474ea743710923ebd144~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Should You Call the IRS? What to Know Before You Pick Up the Phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA Solving Tax Problems Plan for time when attempting to calling IRS If you’ve confirmed you owe a federal tax debt,...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/when-should-you-call-the-irs-what-to-know-before-you-pick-up-the-phone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688d1521a7ca30b71508b86f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_b696017771c1438cb2f4a5283e14f5fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Every Dollar Counts: Aligning Spending with Needs to Reduce Tax Debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA Solving Tax Problems When you’re carrying a balance with the IRS, your first instinct may be to put every spare...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/when-every-dollar-counts-aligning-spending-with-needs-to-reduce-tax-debt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fe5f2d9e3fe63fa1e0a74</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:37:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_b52174940cc84294804d73db213a7d90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Will You Pay Your Tax Debt? Step Two: Understanding Financial Standards Before Calling the IRS ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems Example IRS CP14 Notice – when there’s a balance due on a...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/how-will-you-pay-your-tax-debt-step-two-understanding-financial-standards-before-calling-the-irs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6862cba8efd1ca0d1d58237f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:38:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_2bac77af6e9b4dc7834f633b915f7f57~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_507,h_661,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re Not Alone: Taking the First Step When You Haven’t Filed Taxes and Don’t Know What You Owe]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems For many people, the idea of facing back taxes can feel...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/you-re-not-alone-taking-the-first-step-when-you-haven-t-filed-taxes-and-don-t-know-what-you-owe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6854471b3f4f255038695c6d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:36:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_1c51c747f27d467989148107155afb26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Impact of Debt on Health and Mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems Debt is a significant burden affecting millions of...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/understanding-the-impact-of-debt-on-health-and-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682e32544878348df39dba5e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 20:54:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_6a390b37f86944a782397dcf6d7f95bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Tax Scams and Identifying the IRS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recognizing tax scams happen By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems In today's digital age,...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/understanding-tax-scams-and-identifying-the-irs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6823ba9124d5391e71196aa9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 21:38:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_de80fc0c9af14d929d7a3ddb2ecf5bd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reasons to File Tax Returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems Getting back on track with taxes may take help Filing a...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/reasons-to-file-tax-returns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d19fac44b1d66b2d2f870c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:56:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_40c4f696174743ac8648afd4f091bbc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do We Begin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38; Associates Consulting Solving Tax Problems How do we begin solving tax problems? Our first step as...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/how-do-we-begin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67abed0b2f1acc1177f3f749</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:46:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_b2d0f490697847d9aa11f1f1dc081d15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Received a Notice of Federal Tax Lien]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is public record and is generally filed with the County Recorder Question: I received a Notice of...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/i-received-a-notice-of-federal-tax-lien</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679aa508ce17352758022f3c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:03:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_786f95fc241d46858023ef57a4011e64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_306,h_191,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxes Problems As A Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone can complete a form.  Solving tax problems is about more than numbers.  Its about you! By Suzanne Weathers, EA | Weathers &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.weathersassociates.com/post/taxes-problems-as-our-mission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6797e7fc4b4f21d5ea0a8cd3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:05:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/024a80_9d34c01d5a8f4175b0685b8de32fce06~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_762,h_642,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Weathers</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>