Lazo & Assoc. Tax Group

08/01/2026

🚨 Big Changes May Be Coming to the IRS!

A new proposal in Congress, the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (TAS Act), aims to improve the taxpayer experience by expanding online IRS services, reducing processing delays, improving notices, and making it easier to communicate with the IRS. It also includes provisions that could benefit small businesses and taxpayers dealing with payment plans and IRS issues.

Tax laws and IRS procedures continue to evolve. That's why having a knowledgeable tax professional on your side is more important than ever.

At Lazo & Associates Tax Group, we stay ahead of tax law changes so you don't have to.

07/22/2026

🚨 **Another reminder that taxes are NOT something to take lightly.**

Every year we see business owners facing criminal charges, massive penalties, and unnecessary stress because taxes were ignored, handled incorrectly, or treated as an afterthought. The North Carolina Department of Revenue recently announced another case involving a business owner charged in a state tax investigation.

The truth is, a good accountant doesn't just prepare tax returns.

A great accountant helps you:
✅ Stay compliant with tax laws.
✅ Catch issues before they become expensive.
✅ Develop legal tax-saving strategies.
✅ Protect your business, your family, and everything you've worked so hard to build.

The cost of having the wrong advisor or no advisor at all. It is almost always much higher than the cost of hiring the right one.

If you're a business owner, don't wait until you receive a notice from the IRS or your state. Build a relationship with a tax professional who is proactive, communicates with you throughout the year, and truly understands your business.

Read the article below and remember: **The best time to solve a tax problem is before it becomes one.**

A Durham County businessman was arrested on July 20 on felony tax charges filed by the N.C. Department of Revenue. He was charged with four counts of…

05/16/2026

Understand the Gift Giving Tax !!!

Presenting a gift to a grandchild does not normally have us thinking about the taxes. However, if not careful, the over-generous gift giver could end up with a surprise tax bill and a note from the IRS.