Tax Resolution Services
Back Taxes Owed
If you are delinquent on your taxes, the IRS may place a lien on your property or a levy on your bank accounts or wages. The potential damage from unpaid back taxes can be financially ruinous, but there are steps you can take. Our office can help you assess your tax debt options and negotiate a workable payment plan with the IRS. Unpaid back taxes are not a problem that go away on their own. Contact us today and let’s get you caught up.
Currently Not Collectible/Hardship Status
If paying your tax debt would cause you undue financial hardship, you may qualify for Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status. If the IRS decides your case is legitimate, they will halt collection for the duration of your CNC status, although you may still be subject to a lien. Applying for hardship status on your own is time-consuming and can ultimately end in failure. Our tax professionals are familiar with IRS rules and regulations. If we feel you have a good chance to qualify for hardship status, we will submit the correct paperwork on your behalf and emphasize your suitability to the IRS.
Injured Spouse Relief
You may qualify for Injured Spouse Relief if the IRS uses the refund from your joint return to offset certain past-due debts that are the sole responsibility of your spouse or former spouse, such as taxes, child support, or student loans. We can help you rectify an unfair tax liability and get you your money. Our tax experts will closely examine your case to see if you qualify for Injured Spouse Relief and/or any other IRS Relief programs.
Innocent Spouse Relief
Many married taxpayers file a joint tax return because of the benefits this filing status allows. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. If you filed a joint return with your spouse or former spouse, you may be held liable for the taxes, interest, and penalties–even if it was your spouse who earned the income and/or claimed improper deductions or credits. This is true even if a divorce decree states that your spouse will be responsible for any amounts due on previously filed joint returns. If the IRS is holding you responsible for your spouse’s or former spouse’s fraud or negligence, we can help. Our experienced representatives will quickly determine if you qualify for tax relief and then negotiate with the IRS for the outcome most favorable to you.
IRS Audit Representation
Have you received a Notice of Audit and Examination Scheduled from the IRS? An IRS audit is a serious situation, but you don’t have to face an audit alone. Our office is qualified to represent you before the examination division of the IRS. Oftentimes we can save taxpayers many times the cost of representation and quickly bring the audit to a close.
Levies and Seizures
If you have received a Notice of Intent to Levy please contact us immediately. There is a brief time period where we may be able to appeal the process and negotiate a workable payment plan before the levy even begins.
Liens
A federal tax lien arises shortly after the IRS makes an assessment of your tax and sends you a demand for payment. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien lets creditors know that the IRS has a claim against all your property–including property you may purchase in the future. Once the lien arises, the IRS generally will not release it until your taxes, penalties, and fees are paid in full. Fortunately, there are actions you can take. If you contact our office immediately, we may be able to file an appeal with the IRS and have your lien reconsidered. Our tax experts will examine your situation to see if you qualify for a payment or penalty reduction, if the Statute of Limitations has expired, or if your finances allow you to file as Currently Not Collectible. Failing these, we can still work with you to set up a payment plan with the IRS and get the lien revoked.
Offer in Compromise
An offer in compromise (OIC) allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be an option if you can’t pay your full tax liability, or if doing so would create a financial hardship. We will analyze your financial situation to see if you are eligible, and guide you through the process of making an OIC if your financial situation merits it.
Penalty/Interest Abatement
Our office understands the burden these fees can place on your company. We will carefully scrutinize your tax situation to see where penalties and/or interest may be waived. With our expertise, we strive to get you back into compliance, allowing you to focus on what matters most—growing your business.
Seizures
A Seizure is a levy on your property. The IRS can take your car, boat, jewelry, or even your home, and auction it off to pay your tax bill. If the IRS has notified you that they are going to seize your assets, you still have some legal rights concerning your property. Our associates will walk you through all the available options. If the IRS has already taken your property, we can request an Asset Levy Release–it may be possible to get your possessions back. Please contact us today for more information.
Tax Representation and Resolution
There are many issues that can arise between taxpayers and the IRS. If you are facing an audit, lien, or wage garnishment, your future is at stake and you need to take immediate action. But going it alone can be a time-consuming nightmare that results in a worse outcome. Our team is uniquely qualified to resolve your tax problems and represent your best interests before the IRS and other tax authorities.
Wage Levy (Wage Garnishment)
A Wage Levy occurs when the IRS sends a Notice of Levy to your employer. A wage levy is extremely unpleasant. If your wages are being garnished, we may be able to help. Our tax experts will work with you to arrange a payment plan with the IRS.