IRS Tax Resolution

IRS tax resolution involves working directly with the IRS to address unresolved tax liabilities and compliance issues. A qualified tax professional reviews your records, files any missing returns, assesses the total amount owed and the causes of your debt, then negotiates the most appropriate relief option. These may include setting up an installment agreement, submitting an Offer in Compromise to settle for less than the full amount, applying for penalty abatement, or seeking a Currently Not Collectible status if you cannot pay. Throughout the process, your representative communicates with the IRS on your behalf to stop collection actions like wage garnishments and bank levies and to establish a clear plan for becoming current with your tax obligations.

We assist taxpayers with a broad range of federal and state tax issues. Common problems include unfiled or late tax returns, unpaid income or payroll taxes, balances with accruing penalties and interest, payroll tax problems, trust fund recovery penalties, tax liens and levies against your wages or bank accounts, wage garnishments, and audits. We also help with tax debts arising from retirement account distributions, self‑employment tax, and small business payroll liabilities. Whether you’re an individual, self‑employed, or a business owner, we will evaluate your circumstances, explain your options, and work with the IRS or state agency to resolve your liabilities and release liens or levies where possible.

• The tax resolution process starts with a confidential consultation and comprehensive review of your tax account and financial situation. We identify any unfiled returns and bring you into compliance by preparing and submitting missing filings and correcting errors. Once we have an accurate picture of what you owe and your ability to pay, we will request a hold on enforced collections and communicate directly with the IRS or state authorities on your behalf. We then negotiate the most advantageous resolution strategy—this could involve an installment agreement, a Partial Pay Installment Agreement, an Offer in Compromise to settle for less than the full amount, penalty abatement, or requesting Currently Not Collectible status if you cannot pay right now. Throughout the process, we advocate for you, respond to IRS correspondence, and keep you informed until your case is resolved.

If you receive an audit notice from the IRS, don’t panic or ignore it. The IRS typically initiates audits through mailed letters that outline the tax year and items under review, and there are specific deadlines for your response. You should gather all relevant documentation and avoid contacting the IRS directly without professional guidance. Our team will review the notice, explain what is being questioned, and help you organize receipts, bank statements, and other records to substantiate your return. We will correspond with the auditor on your behalf, represent you at meetings or hearings, and negotiate the scope and outcome of the audit. When appropriate, we can challenge proposed adjustments or file an appeal. Throughout the process we aim to minimize additional taxes and penalties while protecting your rights.

If you haven’t filed one or more tax returns, the IRS may eventually file what’s called a Substitute for Return on your behalf using information from employers, banks, and other third parties. These substitute returns rarely include deductions, exemptions, credits, or filing statuses that could lower your tax liability, so the resulting tax due is often higher than it should be. Non‑filing can also lead to failure‑to‑file penalties, additional interest, and potential criminal enforcement in extreme cases. Our firm assists you in gathering missing records, reconstructing income and expenses, and preparing accurate returns for all unfiled years. Once your returns are filed, we work to reduce or remove penalties and arrange a suitable resolution for any balance due.

A federal tax lien arises when you neglect or fail to fully pay a tax debt after the IRS has made a demand for payment. The lien is a legal claim by the government against all property and rights to property you own, including real estate, vehicles, and financial accounts. It will also appear on your credit report and can make it difficult to sell or refinance assets. The lien remains in place until the tax debt, including interest and penalties, is paid in full or settled. We work with you to resolve the underlying tax liability through an installment agreement, Offer in Compromise, or other resolution program. Once the debt is satisfied or a settlement is accepted, we will request that the IRS releases or withdraws the lien. In certain circumstances we can also seek a lien subordination so you can refinance or sell property while still resolving your tax debt.

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is a program that allows taxpayers to settle their tax debt with the IRS for less than the full amount owed when paying the full liability would create financial hardship. To qualify, you must demonstrate that you cannot pay the entire liability, that there is doubt as to the amount or collectability of the debt, or that requiring full payment would be unfair or inequitable. The IRS examines your income, expenses, asset equity, and future earning potential to decide whether to accept an offer.

Our team will review your financial situation to see if you meet the eligibility criteria. We prepare the required forms and documentation, such as Forms 656 and 433-A or 433-B, calculate a reasonable offer based on your ability to pay, and submit the application along with the filing fee and initial payment. We negotiate with the IRS throughout the review process, respond to requests for additional information, and advocate for acceptance of your offer. If an OIC is not the right fit, we’ll explain alternative options like installment agreements or currently not collectible status so you can choose the best strategy for resolving your tax debt.

Innocent Spouse Relief is a provision that can relieve one spouse from responsibility for tax, interest and penalties on a joint return when the other spouse understated or omitted income, claimed improper deductions or engaged in fraudulent activity. To qualify, you must show that you had no knowledge of the understatement and did not benefit from it, and that holding you liable would be unfair under the circumstances. In addition to classic innocent spouse relief, the IRS offers separation of liability (for divorced or separated taxpayers) and equitable relief for situations that do not meet all the strict requirements.

Our team will review your joint returns, financial records and personal circumstances to determine whether you qualify for any of these relief options. We prepare and submit Form 8857 along with supporting documentation, respond to IRS inquiries, and represent you throughout the determination process. If innocent spouse relief is not appropriate, we can advise you about alternative strategies such as an injured spouse claim or other tax resolution options to ensure you are not unfairly burdened by your spouse’s tax issues.