Tax Resolution

When you owe the IRS more than you can pay, or they say you owe more than you actually do, there are options. We find the right path forward and handle the IRS directly.

What This Is

Tax resolution is the process of settling tax debt or disputing an IRS assessment when you believe the amount is wrong. This includes negotiating payment plans you can actually afford, requesting penalty abatement, submitting offers in compromise, and challenging IRS adjustments when their numbers don’t add up.

Most people think their only options are paying in full or ignoring the problem. Neither works well. The IRS has formal programs for settling tax debt, reducing penalties, and correcting errors. Knowing which program applies to your situation and how to present your case makes the difference between a manageable resolution and years of financial stress.

What Gets Resolved

Back taxes you can’t pay in full. Penalties and interest that have compounded beyond the original balance. Incorrect assessments from audits or math error notices. Levies, liens, and wage garnishments. Any situation where the IRS is demanding money and you need a realistic path forward.

How It Works

Review your IRS account transcripts and notice history. Determine which resolution options apply. Prepare the required documentation and forms. Submit the request and negotiate with IRS revenue officers. Handle all correspondence until the matter is resolved.

Why This Matters

The IRS sends millions of notices each year proposing changes to tax returns. Many taxpayers simply accept the adjustment, unaware they had the right to dispute it. Others ignore the notice entirely, missing the 60-day window to respond and permanently losing their appeal rights. Both mistakes lead to paying more than legally owed.

When you owe back taxes, the IRS doesn’t wait patiently. Penalties accrue at up to 25% of the balance. Interest compounds monthly. Eventually, they file liens that destroy your credit, levy bank accounts, or garnish wages. Trying to negotiate while stressed and unsure of your rights usually results in terms far worse than what’s actually available.

The Deadline Problem

IRS notices come with strict deadlines. Miss the window to dispute and the assessment becomes final. Miss a payment plan deadline and you default. Every missed deadline reduces your options and increases what you owe. Procrastination is expensive.

The Wrong Response Problem

Calling the IRS and trying to explain your situation rarely helps. Sending incomplete paperwork gets your request rejected. Disputing an adjustment without proper documentation fails. How you respond matters as much as whether you respond.

What Changes

You get a clear picture of what you actually owe, what options exist, and which path makes the most sense for your situation. If the IRS made an error, we challenge it with proper documentation. If you owe legitimate taxes, we negotiate terms you can realistically afford. Either way, you stop guessing and start resolving.

The IRS deals with someone who knows their procedures, speaks their language, and has authority to represent you. That usually results in better outcomes than handling it yourself while panicked about what they might do next. You get your life back without the constant weight of unresolved tax debt.

Reduced Balances

Penalty abatement removes penalties when you have reasonable cause. Offer in compromise settles debt for less than owed when you qualify. Doubt as to liability challenges the assessment itself. The right program applied correctly can eliminate thousands from what you thought you owed.

Manageable Terms

Payment plans structured around what you can actually afford, not what the IRS initially demands. Currently not collectible status when you genuinely can’t pay. Levy releases and lien withdrawals when appropriate. A resolution you can live with instead of one that breaks you.

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