Tompor, a graduate of Michigan State University, also has a master’s of business administration degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky. She enjoys writing about taxes, saving for retirement and other financial issues that affect everyday pocketbooks. Her work has been featured in Detroit Free Press, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Finance, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, The (Toronto) Star, Baltimore Sun, Seattle Times, Miami Herald and more

How To Cope With Debt When You Are Laid Off

Published 05/30/2013 by Susan Tompor

What Can An IRS Revenue Officer Do To Me?

Published 04/11/2013 by Susan Tompor

Most taxpayers, who have to contact the Internal Revenue Service, speak with IRS revenue agents. However, if you’re facing a delinquent income tax bill, you may have to talk with an IRS revenue officer. These professionals have more authority than revenue agents, but there are limits on what they can do. Here’s a look at what IRS revenue officers are and what collections tactics they can legally do.