In the first 200 days of Trump’s second term, the IRS has faced leadership turnover, budget cuts, and staffing reductions. Read more for our 5 takeaways from 2025 so far.

Meet Rachel Libowitz, the Senior Tax Advisor in our Resolutions department. She helps lenders evaluate funding risks and works with taxpayers to resolve IRS liabilities.

Early SBA loan defaults are on the rise. See what lenders need to know about new 7(a) reforms and how they impact underwriting and risk management.

2025 looks like a big year ahead for lenders. How can you prepare?  With the new year underway, the lending landscape is poised to undergo significant shifts driven by changes …

Obtaining transcripts can be one of the most challenging hurdles in the due diligence process. Issues can surface for a variety of reasons, some of which are easily prevented. To …

Get to know Alex LeRoy, Senior Manager of Customer Success and Account Management at Tax Guard. He drives account success by working with customers and the internal team to develop …

Amidst economic turmoil, many have turned to fraudulent methods to secure business financing. Lenders should prepare for it to get worse in the months ahead.  

A lender’s guide to navigating the most common IRS tax forms requested on the Form 8821.

Accessing federal tax returns is crucial for evaluating a potential borrower’s creditworthiness. Our experts break down the critical aspects lenders need to know about amended returns to ensure smoother and more accurate loan processing.

In a webinar hosted by Tax Guard earlier this year, experts Rachel Libowitz, Senior Tax Advisor, and Jessica Bramlett, former Director of Customer Success, provided in-depth analysis and guidance on the complexities surrounding IRS collections and tax liabilities, and how they impact lenders and businesses.

You may have heard of the 45-day rule, but the intricacies and complexity involved can make it confusing. Uncover the five key things you need to understand about the 45-day rule.

The lending landscape is in a state of transformation, and with rising loan defaults, lenders are facing new challenges. Read on to learn about Tax Guard’s insights to help lenders navigate this uncertain lending ecosystem.