Question 1

I owe the IRS so much money and I can't seem to pay it off in this lifetime. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

There are several formal paths — Offer in Compromise (where the IRS accepts less than what is owed if you qualify), installment agreements that spread the balance over time, or in some cases Currently Not Collectible status. We start with a full review of your IRS account, evaluate which options you qualify for, and represent you in the negotiation.

Question 2

IRS Appeals: may I appeal an IRS decision?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most IRS decisions can be appealed through the IRS Office of Appeals, an independent body within the IRS. Common appeals involve audit findings, collection actions like liens and levies, and rejected Offer in Compromise applications. We prepare the appeal, present the case, and represent you through resolution.

Question 3

Penalty forgiveness: is penalty forgiveness a possibility?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. The IRS offers First Time Penalty Abatement and Reasonable Cause relief. If you have a clean compliance history or a legitimate reason your penalty was incurred (illness, natural disaster, mistake from a tax pro), we can request abatement of failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, and failure-to-deposit penalties.

Question 4

IRS Garnishment: my paycheck was just garnished. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

A wage garnishment can usually be released or reduced through swift action. We make immediate contact with the IRS, establish a payment plan or financial hardship, and negotiate a release of the levy. The faster you bring this to us, the more options you have.

Question 5

Lien removal: the IRS has filed a lien against me. What now?

Accepted Answer

There are several mechanisms — withdrawal, release, discharge, or subordination — depending on your situation. We evaluate eligibility, file the appropriate request, and represent you with the IRS. Liens are public, but they can be removed.

Question 6

Statute of Limitations: what are the statutes when it comes to taxes?

Accepted Answer

The IRS generally has 10 years to collect a tax debt from the date of assessment. There are exceptions and tolling events that pause the clock. We pull your IRS account transcripts and calculate your Collection Statute Expiration Date so you know exactly where you stand.

Question 7

Payroll taxes: IRS said I owe payroll taxes. Can you help me?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and quickly. Payroll tax issues escalate fast because the IRS treats them as a trust-fund matter. We evaluate Trust Fund Recovery Penalty exposure, set up resolution paths, and represent you and the business through assessment and collection.

Question 8

Injured spouse / Innocent spouse: am I liable to pay taxes my spouse or former spouse owes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not. The IRS provides Innocent Spouse Relief, Separation of Liability, and Equitable Relief — three distinct provisions. We evaluate which applies to your situation and prepare Form 8857 with the supporting documentation needed.

Question 9

Information from the IRS: how would I know when and how my IRS problems started?

Accepted Answer

We pull your IRS account transcripts (wage and income, account, return, and record of account) directly. Those documents tell us what was filed, what was assessed, what was paid, and what is still owed. Within a single meeting we can give you a complete picture.

What clients ask before they hire us.

Owing the IRS

Appeals & Liens

Garnishments

Other

Whether you have a stack of unopened IRS letters or just want a better bookkeeper — we're an email away.

What clients ask before they hire us.

Owing the IRS

01I owe the IRS so much money and I can't seem to pay it off in this lifetime. What can I do?

03Penalty forgiveness: is penalty forgiveness a possibility?

07Payroll taxes: IRS said I owe payroll taxes. Can you help me?

Appeals & Liens

02IRS Appeals: may I appeal an IRS decision?

05Lien removal: the IRS has filed a lien against me. What now?

Garnishments

04IRS Garnishment: my paycheck was just garnished. What can I do?

Other

06Statute of Limitations: what are the statutes when it comes to taxes?

08Injured spouse / Innocent spouse: am I liable to pay taxes my spouse or former spouse owes?

09Information from the IRS: how would I know when and how my IRS problems started?

Whether you have a stack of unopened IRS letters or just want a better bookkeeper — we're an email away.