Question 1

How much will it cost to resolve my tax problems?

Accepted Answer

The cost depends on your specific situation—how many years are involved, what type of resolution you need, and how complex your case is. We provide a clear fee structure upfront after reviewing your situation during the consultation.Most clients find our fees are a fraction of what they owe in penalties and interest, and we often save them more than they pay us. We also offer payment plans to make our services affordable.If you decide to hire us after the consultation, we credit 100% of your consultation fee toward the resolution work. No surprises, no hidden costs.

Question 2

Can you stop the IRS from garnishing my wages or levying my bank account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in most cases we can stop or release IRS levies and garnishments. The key is acting quickly—the sooner you call us, the more options we have available.We can request levy releases, negotiate payment arrangements, and in some cases, get hardship status that prevents future collection actions. Each situation is different, but we've successfully stopped enforcement actions for hundreds of clients.The IRS has to follow specific procedures before they can levy your assets, and we know exactly how to work within those procedures to protect you.

Question 3

What if I haven't filed tax returns for several years?

Accepted Answer

Unfiled returns are actually one of the most common problems we handle. The IRS gets more aggressive about collection when returns aren't filed, but there are ways to resolve this without paying massive penalties.We'll help you gather the necessary documents, prepare the missing returns, and file them properly. Often we can negotiate penalty abatements for reasonable cause, especially if you were dealing with illness, financial hardship, or other circumstances beyond your control.The important thing is getting compliant as quickly as possible. Every month you wait, the penalties and interest keep growing.

Question 4

Do you handle Pennsylvania state tax problems too?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Pennsylvania state tax problems can be just as serious as federal issues, and they often require different strategies to resolve.We handle PA personal income tax disputes, business tax problems, and issues with local earned income tax. Pennsylvania has its own collection procedures and settlement options that are different from the IRS.Since we're based in Pennsylvania and work with state tax issues regularly, we understand the local requirements and have established relationships with state tax officials that help us resolve cases more efficiently.

Question 5

How long does it take to resolve tax problems?

Accepted Answer

Simple cases like setting up payment plans can often be resolved in a few weeks. More complex situations involving audits, offers in compromise, or multiple years of issues typically take 3-6 months.The timeline depends on several factors: how quickly you provide needed documents, how backed up the IRS is, and what type of resolution we're pursuing. We keep you updated throughout the process so you always know where things stand.What's important is that we can often stop collection actions quickly while we work on the long-term resolution. That means you get relief from the immediate pressure while we handle the bigger picture.

Question 6

What documents do I need to bring for my consultation?

Accepted Answer

Bring any IRS or state tax notices you've received, copies of tax returns for the years in question, and any correspondence you've had with tax authorities. If you have wage statements, bank records, or financial documents, those help too.Don't worry if you don't have everything—we can help you request copies of missing returns and transcripts from the IRS. The most important thing is getting started, not having perfect paperwork.We'll review whatever you have and explain what additional documents we might need to build the strongest case for your situation.

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