If the IRS is the problem, we're the buffer.

Back taxes owed

The IRS will work with you — but only if you initiate the conversation. Most back-tax cases resolve via one of four paths: full payment, installment agreement, Offer in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible status. Ignoring the problem is the one option that makes everything worse.

IRS audit representation

If you're audited, you don't have to — and shouldn't — meet with the IRS alone. We represent you under Form 2848 (Power of Attorney), which means the IRS communicates with us, not you. We know what to provide, what not to volunteer, and how to close the audit efficiently.

• Correspondence audit (by mail) — about 75% of audits
• Office audit (at IRS office)
• Field audit (at your home or business — most serious)
• Representation covers every type

IRS tax liens

A lien attaches to all your assets and damages your credit. We can't always eliminate a lien, but we can:

• Negotiate a subordination so you can refinance or sell
• Withdraw a lien if you enter a qualifying installment agreement
• Release a lien once the underlying liability is paid or settled
• Avoid the lien in the first place if we act early enough

IRS tax levies

A levy actually takes your money or property (bank account garnishment, wage garnishment, 1099 payments). Stopping a levy is usually possible within days of engaging us — but the clock matters.

Offer in Compromise

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) lets qualifying taxpayers settle tax debt for less than owed. Eligibility depends on income, assets, and monthly expenses — not just how much you owe. We evaluate OIC eligibility for free during the consultation; not everyone qualifies, and filing a frivolous OIC just delays real resolution.

Installment agreement

The IRS offers several payment-plan programs ranging from simple (under $50K balance, up to 72 months) to complex (partial payment, financial disclosure). We recommend the plan that fits your cash flow without over-disclosing financial information.

Innocent-spouse relief

If you filed a joint return and your spouse understated income or took improper deductions without your knowledge, you may qualify for innocent-spouse relief — limiting your liability to your own income. Three separate types exist (traditional, separation-of-liability, equitable); each has specific rules.

Wage garnishment release

Wage garnishment is usually releasable within days once we establish representation, file any missing returns, and propose a resolution path. The key is acting fast — garnishment compounds financial stress quickly.

Non-filed returns

Missing years of returns is a surprisingly common situation. We reconstruct records, file in the order that minimizes penalties, and then negotiate resolution on any remaining balance. Most clients are up-to-date within 60-90 days of engaging us.

Payroll tax problems

Unpaid payroll taxes (941, 940, trust-fund) are the IRS's highest-priority collection category. Trust-fund tax (the withheld-from-employees portion) can pierce the corporate veil and become personal liability. We handle these aggressively — the penalties accrue fast.

Tax bankruptcy

Some income taxes CAN be discharged in bankruptcy — but only if specific timing rules are met (tax was due >3 years ago, return was filed >2 years ago, assessment was >240 days ago, no fraud). We coordinate with bankruptcy attorneys when discharge is the right path; often a simpler non-bankruptcy solution exists.

IRS seizures

Seizure of real estate or business assets is the IRS's last-resort collection tool. By the time seizure is imminent, the situation has usually been developing for years. We can often halt seizure through emergency filings — but only with immediate action.