A letter from the IRS can ruin your week. Some notices are routine. Others signal an audit, a large balance or a threat to seize wages and bank accounts. Either way, ignoring them makes things worse.
Our tax lawyer and IRS help services in the USA help you understand the notice, respond on time and use the relief options the tax system offers. Every service has a fixed fee.
Moreover, interest and penalties keep growing while a balance is unpaid. Therefore, acting early usually saves money — sometimes a great deal of it.
First, understand the notice
IRS notices have codes in the top corner, such as CP14 or CP504. Each one means something specific. For example, a CP14 is a first balance-due notice, while later notices can warn of intent to levy.
An IRS notice review explains exactly what your notice means, whether the IRS figures look right and what deadline applies. Consequently, you respond correctly the first time.
If the problem is more complex, an IRS problem consultation or a tax-law consultation looks at the whole picture — unfiled returns, multiple years or business taxes.
Audits
Most audits are conducted by mail and focus on specific items. Nevertheless, how you respond matters. Organised records and a clear explanation often resolve an audit quickly.
A tax-audit consultation helps you prepare. Additionally, an IRS Power of Attorney (Form 2848) allows an authorised representative to deal with the IRS for you.
If you disagree with the result, you usually have appeal rights. For instance, a notice of deficiency gives you a limited window to petition the US Tax Court — generally 90 days. Therefore, never let those deadlines pass.
Paying tax debt you cannot afford
You have more options than you might think. An IRS Installment Agreement Request spreads the balance over monthly payments. Many taxpayers qualify for a streamlined plan without detailed financial disclosure.
If paying in full would cause genuine hardship, an Offer in Compromise Packet (Form 656) asks the IRS to settle for less. The IRS looks at your income, expenses and asset equity. Consequently, a well-documented offer is essential.
Penalties can sometimes be removed. An IRS Penalty Abatement Request argues first-time abatement or reasonable cause. Similarly, if a spouse caused the problem, Innocent Spouse Relief (Form 8857) may release you from liability.
Liens and levies
A federal tax lien is the government's legal claim on your property. It can affect your credit and make selling or refinancing difficult. A tax lien consultation explains how to get it released, withdrawn or subordinated.
A levy is more serious — it is the actual seizure of wages, bank funds or other property. Before most levies, the IRS must send a final notice giving you the right to a Collection Due Process hearing, usually within 30 days. A tax levy consultation helps you use that window. As a result, you can often stop the levy before it happens.
Business tax problems
Businesses face extra risks. Unpaid payroll taxes, in particular, can make owners and managers personally liable through the trust fund recovery penalty.
A business-tax consultation reviews payroll, sales and income tax issues. Meanwhile, forming your business correctly from the start — with an LLC or corporation — helps you manage tax more predictably. Consequently, small problems stay small.
Our Tax & IRS Problems services in the USA
Every service below has a fixed price, is prepared by a qualified attorney and is delivered online — wherever you are in the USA. Additionally, you can upload evidence, message your attorney and track progress from your secure client dashboard.
Tax-law consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about your tax problem. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
IRS problem consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about a problem with the IRS. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Tax-debt consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about tax debt you cannot pay. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Tax-audit consultation in the USA
A confidential 60-minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about an IRS or state tax audit. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 60-minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
IRS notice review in the USA
A licensed US attorney reviews your IRS or state tax notice and explains what it means for you, the risks and red flags, and what to do or negotiate next — in plain English.
It includes line-by-line review by a licensed US attorney, plain-English summary of key terms, risks and red flags, suggested changes, questions or negotiation points. Moreover, it is usually ready in 2 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Tax lien consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about a federal or state tax lien. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Tax levy consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about an IRS levy on wages or bank accounts. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Tax & IRS Problems services near you — every state we cover
Because everything is handled online, it makes no difference where you live. Nevertheless, the law does change from state to state, so every document is prepared for your local rules. Here are some of the places our clients come from most often.
Tax & IRS Problems help in California
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for California law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Los Angeles (near the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown), San Diego (near the Hall of Justice on West Broadway), San Francisco (near the Civic Center courthouse on McAllister Street). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Los Angeles, Tax-law consultation in San Diego, Tax-law consultation in San Francisco. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in California.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Texas
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Texas law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Houston (near the Harris County Civil Courthouse), Dallas (near the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building), San Antonio (near the Bexar County Courthouse), Austin (near the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Houston, Tax-law consultation in Dallas, Tax-law consultation in San Antonio, Tax-law consultation in Austin. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Texas.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Florida
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Florida law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Miami (near the Miami-Dade County Courthouse on West Flagler Street), Orlando (near the Orange County Courthouse), Tampa (near the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Miami, Tax-law consultation in Orlando, Tax-law consultation in Tampa. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Florida.
Tax & IRS Problems help in New York
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for New York law and local court practice. Clients come to us from New York City (near the New York County Courthouse at 60 Centre Street and the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza), Brooklyn (near the Kings County Supreme Court on Adams Street). For example, see Tax-law consultation in New York City, Tax-law consultation in Brooklyn. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in New York.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Illinois
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Illinois law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Chicago (near the Richard J. Daley Center). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Chicago. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Illinois.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Georgia
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Georgia law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Atlanta (near the Fulton County Courthouse). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Atlanta. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Georgia.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Arizona
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Arizona law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Phoenix (near the Maricopa County Superior Court). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Phoenix. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Arizona.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Pennsylvania
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Pennsylvania law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Philadelphia (near City Hall, home of the Court of Common Pleas). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Philadelphia. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Pennsylvania.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Washington
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Washington law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Seattle (near the King County Courthouse). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Seattle. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Washington.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Colorado
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Colorado law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Denver (near the Denver City and County Building). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Denver. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Colorado.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Massachusetts
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Massachusetts law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Boston (near the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Boston. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Massachusetts.
Tax & IRS Problems help in Nevada
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for Nevada law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Las Vegas (near the Regional Justice Center). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Las Vegas. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in Nevada.
Tax & IRS Problems help in New Jersey
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for New Jersey law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Newark (near the Essex County Hall of Records). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Newark. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in New Jersey.
Tax & IRS Problems help in North Carolina
We prepare tax & irs problems documents for North Carolina law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Charlotte (near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse). For example, see Tax-law consultation in Charlotte. Similarly, see IRS problem consultation in North Carolina.
We also help clients in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. See every location we cover.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do when I receive an IRS notice?
Read it carefully, note the notice number and deadline, and check whether the figures are correct. Respond on time — even if you disagree — and keep copies of everything.
Can the IRS take my wages?
Yes, through a levy, but usually only after sending a final notice of intent to levy and your right to a hearing. Responding quickly often prevents it.
What is an Offer in Compromise?
It is an agreement to settle tax debt for less than the full amount when paying in full would cause hardship or the debt is doubtful. The IRS assesses your ability to pay in detail.
Can IRS penalties be removed?
Often, yes. First-time penalty abatement is available to many taxpayers with a clean recent history, and reasonable-cause relief applies when circumstances beyond your control caused the problem.
How long does the IRS have to collect a debt?
Generally ten years from the date the tax was assessed, although certain events can extend that period.
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