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12/11/2025

This year, let DebitFire give you peace of mind when you file your taxes. www.DebitFire.com

12/09/2025

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06/29/2024

Attended the newest Rancher Hat Bar location grand opening and ribbon cutting. With the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.

05/07/2024

What taxpayers should do if they receive mail from the IRS

IRS sends notices and letters when it needs to ask a question about a taxpayer’s federal tax return, let them know about a change to their account or request a payment. Don’t panic if something comes in the mail from the IRS – they’re here to help.

When a taxpayer receives mail from the IRS, they should:

Read the letter carefully. Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice deals with a specific issue and includes any steps the taxpayer needs to take. A notice may reference changes to a taxpayer's account, taxes owed, a payment request or a specific issue on a tax return. Taking prompt action could minimize additional interest and penalty charges.

Review the information. If a letter is about a changed or corrected tax return, the taxpayer should review the information and compare it with the original return. If the taxpayer agrees, they should make notes about the corrections on their personal copy of the tax return and keep it for their records. Typically, a taxpayer will need to act only if they don't agree with the information, if the IRS asked for more information or if they have a balance due.

Take any requested action, including making a payment. The IRS and authorized private debt collection agencies do send letters by mail. Taxpayers can also view digital copies of select IRS notices by logging into their IRS Online Account. The IRS offers several options to help taxpayers struggling to pay a tax bill.

Reply only if instructed to do so. Taxpayers don't need to reply to a notice unless specifically told to do so. There is usually no need to call the IRS. If a taxpayer does need to call the IRS, they should use the number in the upper right-hand corner of the notice and have a copy of their tax return and letter.

Let the IRS know of a disputed notice. If a taxpayer doesn't agree with the IRS, they should follow the instructions in the notice to dispute what the notice says. The taxpayer should include information and documents for the IRS to review when considering the dispute.

Keep the letter or notice for their records. Taxpayers should keep notices or letters they receive from the IRS. These include adjustment notices when the IRS takes action on a taxpayer's account. Taxpayers should keep records for three years from the date they filed the tax return.

Watch for scams
The IRS will never contact a taxpayer using social media or text message. The first contact from the IRS usually comes in the mail. Taxpayers who are unsure whether they owe money to the IRS can view their tax account information on IRS.gov.

04/24/2024

DebitFire, LLC gets to start its day with the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce leads group. What a terrific group of cooperative business owners! We learn from each other and support each other in so many ways. If you are interested in joining the Business & Breakfast leads group, reach out to Linda Ruisinger at the Chamber to see if there is an opening for your business category. John Gillen Bertus Cilliers Arnold Diamond Andrew J. Walters

10/06/2023

The team from DebitFire enjoyed spending the night at the New Pathways for Youth event. Bev Levy , Arnold Diamond and Steven Diamond

08/29/2023

Update on IRS Rates in 4th QTR 2023

IR-2023-154, Aug. 25, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Oct.1, 2023.

08/22/2023

Set Up a Payment Plan Today for Individual Tax Liability
Bill notices for unpaid 2023 individual income tax liability are being sent to taxpayers. For individuals who cannot afford to pay their individual income tax liability in full, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) offers the option to request a payment plan and manage their liability through the AZTaxes.gov website. By making a payment as soon as possible, taxpayers can avoid further penalties and interest.

A payment plan is an arrangement with ADOR to pay tax debt incrementally within an agreed upon timeframe. Taxpayers can quickly and easily set up a payment plan without calling the Department. Simply visit AZTaxes.gov, then under the Individual menu, select Request a Payment Plan.

What you should know if considering a payment plan:

If a bill has been received for the tax period in question, then the process to establish a payment plan request in ADOR’s system may take up to 2 weeks.

If you have not received a bill for the tax period in question, then the process to establish a payment plan request in ADOR’s system will take up to 8 weeks.

While on a payment plan, taxpayers must not incur any new liabilities, but will continue to incur interest until the outstanding liability is paid in full.

Payments must be made on time per the payment arrangement through AZTaxes.gov.

If the payment plan defaults, ADOR can and will enforce without notice through a levy and/or lien action.

08/22/2023

ERC and the dangers of an IRS Examination.

Taxpayers must prepare for an audit of ERC Claims because they may lose the opportunity to deduct wages.