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05/25/2026

Taxpayers who can't pay their tax debt in full may qualify for an offer in compromise to help settle their debt for less than the full amount owed. Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier Tool to check eligibility and prepare a preliminary proposal. Taxpayers should also review the latest Form 656-B, Offer in Compromise Booklet, which includes additional information on requirements, application process, costs and required forms.

Learn more from this tax tip: https://ow.ly/3Sxp50YZJ4Y

05/21/2026

05/10/2026

Raising (and homeschooling ) my kids and working my tail off. That’s my life. ❤️ I apologize ahead of time to anyone about my lack of social life.

Apparently, nowadays staying to yourself and not bothering people...bothers people.

You're not starting drama. You're not in anyone's business. You're not gossiping, competing, or inserting yourself into situations that have nothing to do with you. You're just living. Quietly. Peacefully. Minding your own business and expecting others to mind theirs. And somehow, that bothers people.

They interpret your peace as arrogance. Your boundaries as attitude. Your silence as shade. Your preference for solitude as thinking you're better than everyone else. You're not posting about them, not talking about them, not even thinking about them—but your unbothered existence somehow feels like a personal attack to people who thrive on drama.

And here's why: people who live in chaos are uncomfortable around people who don't. Your peace exposes their dysfunction. Your contentment highlights their restlessness. Your ability to just exist without drama makes them question why they can't do the same. So instead of examining that, they make your peace the problem.

They want you engaged. In the gossip, the drama, the constant noise of everyone's business. They want you picking sides, forming alliances, keeping score. And when you refuse—when you just stay in your lane and live your life—they call it antisocial, bougie, fake, too good for everyone.

But staying to yourself isn't a character flaw. Not bothering people isn't something that requires an explanation or an apology. Your decision to protect your peace by removing yourself from toxic social dynamics is one of the healthiest choices you can make.

Let it bother them. Let them be confused by your silence. Let them interpret your peace however they need to. Because you're not responsible for managing their discomfort with your boundaries.

Stay in your lane. Mind your business. Protect your peace. And let the people who are bothered by your unbothered existence sort out why someone living quietly makes them so loud.

That's their work to do. Not yours

05/10/2026

As a local business, I love to support and share other local businesses! This is my favorite local coffee roaster! And as a tax professional, we know how to drink a lot of coffee 😉

Local to Palo Cedro, CA, the Cornerstone crew is committed to pursuing excellence in the endeavor to provide craft, organic coffee to the Northern California community.
Currently available for purchase at Lassen Pastry Company.

05/10/2026

Today, we recognize Mother’s Day and celebrate the mothers, caregivers and role models who make a difference every day.

Thank you for the care, support and strength you bring to your families and communities.

04/27/2026

From paying online with a credit card to installment methods, the IRS offers many ways to pay your tax bill, even if you can’t pay your bill all at once. Here’s what you need to know.

04/26/2026

Missed the April tax filing and payment deadline? Filing as soon as possible and paying any tax balance owed will help you avoid penalties and interest. An tax tip shares your payment options, how to choose a trusted if you need help, and more: https://ow.ly/NzXF50YL8Rg

04/21/2026

Plus: Nobody likes a tax collector, how to pay your tax bill, tax refunds, filing statistics, remittance taxes, Taxes From A to Z, filing deadlines, tax trivia and more.

04/18/2026

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You are exactly where you need to be.

01/13/2026

As filing season approaches, expectations matter.

In a December poll, tax professionals shared how prepared they feel and what they’re watching most closely as filing begins. Many cited communication and guidance as key concerns.

These insights help guide NATP’s work supporting tax professionals and the public during filing season.

Check out our January poll, open now: https://hubs.li/Q03-dS340