Yes, you can but many people feel more comfortable working with a professional who specializes in negotiating with the IRS on your behalf.

The IRS takes tax problems very seriously. It is important never to ignore any IRS correspondence. Our firm can represent you and negotiate the best outcome for you.

It depends. Not all tax preparers feel comfortable or have the experience to handle IRS tax problems.

Every situation is different and our tax resolution professionals can estimate that after consulting with you on your specific situation.

Every situation is different. We will provide you with an estimate after an initial consultation.

Absolutely. We will work diligently on your case to reduce or eliminate penalties and reduce the amount of tax you owe.

A levy is a legal seizure of assets to satisfy tax debt.

A garnishment is an order requiring an employer or financial institution to withhold money or other property in an effort to satisfy tax payment owed.

An offer in compromise is where the IRS agrees to accept less than the full amount owed. The IRS does not have to accept an Offer, but it the Offer is presented so that it meets the IRS guidelines, it increases the chance that the IRS accepts the Offer to resolve the outstanding balance.

This is where you work out a payment arrangement with the IRS. There are several forms of agreements, including regular, partial-pay, and streamlined. Which one you use is highly dependent upon your current financial situation and the amount you owe.

If you relied on your spouse to prepare and file your tax return and you find out that there are back taxes owed, you may qualify to get relief from penalties and taxes due.

If you worked for a company that did not file payroll tax returns or pay payroll taxes on time, they may have designated you as a “responsible party”. Do NOT ignore this correspondence. The IRS aggressively goes after anyone they can when it comes to payroll taxes, even if you are not the owner of the business. It’s best to contact a tax representation professional who can argue your case and get your “responsible person” status dropped.