<?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[TaxesZenPro]]></title><description><![CDATA[TaxesZenPro]]></description><link>https://www.taxeszenpro.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:59:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.taxeszenpro.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Behind on Your Tax Filings? The Honest 7-Step Plan for Non-Filers — and How to Spot the Tax-Relief Scams Designed to Take Advantage of You]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven't filed taxes for several years and just got an IRS letter, you have more options than you think — but only if you act and only if you don't fall for the "tax relief" industry built to take advantage of you. 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The IRS Now Owes You Interest — Here's What's Actually Happening (June 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filed by April 15 but still no refund? As of May 30, 2026, the IRS owes you 6% interest (Q2 rate, daily compounded) on your overpayment. Learn how to read your account transcript codes (570, 971, 846), decode the most common 60-day letters (CP05, CP05A, 4464C, 5071C), the three mistakes you should not make, and the exact step-by-step plan to follow. 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An Enrolled Agent breaks down the four traps, what RRSP and RESP do differently, what these accounts really cost, and how to get back into compliance. Book a free 30-minute cross-border consultation.]]></description><link>https://www.taxeszenpro.com/post/the-tfsa-fhsa-trap-for-canadian-american-dual-citizens-why-canada-s-tax-free-accounts-aren-t-tax</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18ebe569f69d4475adaa37</guid><category><![CDATA[IRS & Tax Problems]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8f720_79d9d4e93f0c4a65a41fd38372003380~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tetiana Voita</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Your 401(k) to Buy a House in 2026: What Your TikTok Advisor Isn't Telling You]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok says first-time homebuyers can tap their 401(k) penalty-free. The IRS says otherwise. 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File back returns in 2026 with this step-by-step guide — penalties, OBBBA thresholds, QBI deduction, and IRS payment plans explained. Learn how the new $2,000 1099-NEC and $20,000 1099-K rules affect freelancers, how to claim the QBI deduction (now permanent), how First-Time Abate works in 2026, and how to avoid 25% failure-to-file penalties. 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Stopping operations does not always mean your business is officially closed. Open state registration, sales tax accounts, missed annual reports, or unfiled final returns can continue creating penalties and notices. TaxesZenPro helps business owners review inactive business accounts, identify missing filings, and properly close tax registrations before penalties grow.]]></description><link>https://www.taxeszenpro.com/post/closed-your-business-but-did-not-close-business-registration-why-business-tax-penalties-may-continu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07de320b9e4f37fd265d9f</guid><category><![CDATA[IRS & Tax Problems]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:14:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8f720_fb073bb81410472fa16829d04bbd2dd7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tetiana Voita</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jersey LLC owners: don’t forget your Annual Report filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[NJ Annual Report filing is required for most New Jersey LLCs and corporations. Learn about deadlines, $75 state filing fees, compliance requirements, penalties, and how to keep your business in good standing.
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