Status 12 says an IRS examination started. It does not prove the ERC issues were developed. Letter 105-C cases can reach Appeals—and PAM—with a remarkably thin file.

ERC and research credit disputes are fact-heavy, document-heavy, and often difficult to resolve through position papers alone. PAM can create the focused conversation these cases need.

f you’ve heard radio ads, seen TikToks, or had a preparer promise you “free money from the IRS” for fuel you already paid for, pause. Congress did not design this credit as a stimulus check for the general public—and the IRS is now treating abusive claims accordingly.

“Inspired by Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in Houston, this story shows how inclusive employers turn compassion into smart strategy. Learn how federal, Texas, and Tennessee tax incentives reward businesses that hire individuals who are ‘able to work.’”

The OBBBA restores immediate deduction for domestic research expenses and reshapes the R&D credit landscape. ExFed Tax has been at the IRS table for every R&D decision in the last decade — let us help you maximize your savings.

Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) impacts your 2025 taxes. ExFed Tax explains new deductions, credits, and strategies to legally reduce your tax bill.

The IRS has long advertised the Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) as a win-win: taxpayers get certainty on their returns upfront, and the IRS gets to “save resources” by avoiding messy audits years later. On paper, it sounds like an efficiency dream. In reality? CAP has become the poster child for inconsistent application, bureaucratic delays, and what feels like an ever-shifting set of goalposts.

Move over, standard deduction. There's a new sheriff in town—and it brought a suitcase full of write-offs. In a year already full of economic curveballs, Congress just dropped what some are calling “The Big, Beautiful Tax Bill”—a sweeping piece of legislation promising relief, reform, and (of course) enough loopholes to keep accountants up past midnight. And while the name might be a little grandiose, the bill does come with some potentially juicy new deductions that could

Starting a small business is exciting—but mistakes in taxes, marketing, or setup can cost you big. From social media tips to SEO basics and smart tax moves (like hiring an accountant before things get messy), this blog breaks down what every entrepreneur needs to know. Ready to launch with confidence? The former IRS pros at ExFed Tax are here to help.

From frosting cupcakes to filing quarterly taxes, growing a business takes more than passion—it takes planning. At ExFed Tax, we help entrepreneurs turn their sweet ideas into serious success with expert tax prep, payroll, and strategic guidance. We spent decades working for the IRS, now we work for you. Let’s build something that rises.