Frequently Asked Questions

Tax debt assistance is the process of helping individuals or businesses address unpaid tax balances with the IRS or state tax authorities. This includes reviewing your tax situation, identifying errors or penalties, ensuring compliance, and exploring resolution options such as payment plans, penalty abatements, or other negotiated outcomes.

Yes. The size of the balance does not disqualify you from assistance. In fact, higher-balance cases often require a more strategic and methodical approach. Each case is evaluated individually to determine what options may be available based on financial circumstances, compliance status, and IRS guidelines.

We assist you throughout the process by preparing documentation, guiding communications, and helping you understand what to expect during IRS interactions. In many cases, we can be present during calls with your authorization and help ensure discussions stay focused and productive.

Before any resolution strategy is discussed, we complete a full investigation and discovery phase. This includes reviewing IRS transcripts, balances, filing history, penalties, and financial information. This step ensures that any recommendations are based on accurate data and realistic expectations.

No reputable tax firm can guarantee specific outcomes. Tax resolution depends on individual facts, financial circumstances, and IRS discretion. What we do guarantee is a thorough review, honest guidance, and a strategy built on compliance and accuracy—not false promises.

Unfiled returns are common and can usually be addressed. In most cases, bringing returns into compliance is a required first step before any resolution options are available. We help identify what needs to be filed and assist in getting you back on track.

Yes. Audit assistance focuses on helping you understand the audit process, organizing documentation, responding to IRS requests, and reducing stress during the examination. The goal is to ensure accurate information is presented and that you are prepared at every stage.

Timelines vary depending on the complexity of the case, compliance status, and IRS response times. Some matters may take a few months, while others can take longer. We focus on moving cases forward efficiently while keeping clients informed throughout the process.