Question 1

How much does tax resolution cost in Liberty, PA?

Accepted Answer

The cost depends entirely on your specific situation—what you owe, how complex your case is, and which resolution strategy works best for you. We provide upfront pricing after your free consultation, so you know exactly what you're paying before you commit to anything.

Most people are surprised to learn that professional tax resolution often costs less than they'd pay in additional penalties and interest if they tried to handle it themselves. The IRS adds penalties and interest every month, so waiting usually makes the problem more expensive, not less.

We offer payment plans for our services because we understand you're already dealing with financial stress. The goal is to make getting help affordable, not to add another financial burden to your life.

Question 2

Can you stop IRS wage garnishment in Pennsylvania?

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Yes, we can often stop wage garnishment, but timing matters. If the IRS has already started garnishing your wages, we need to act quickly to get a release. This usually involves setting up an acceptable payment arrangement or proving financial hardship.

The key is having proper documentation and knowing exactly what the IRS requires for different types of relief. Most people try to handle this themselves and end up making mistakes that delay the process or hurt their chances of getting the garnishment released.

Once we stop the garnishment, we work on a long-term solution so it doesn't happen again. That might be an installment agreement, currently not collectible status, or another arrangement based on your financial situation.

Question 3

What's the difference between tax preparation and tax resolution?

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Tax preparation is filing your annual tax returns—what most people think of during tax season. Tax resolution is fixing problems with taxes you already owe, like dealing with IRS audits, unpaid taxes, penalties, liens, and levies.

If you're current on your taxes and just need your returns filed, you need tax preparation. If you're getting IRS notices, owe back taxes, or are being audited, you need tax resolution. These require completely different skill sets and experience.

We focus exclusively on tax resolution because these problems are complex and the stakes are high. When the IRS is threatening to seize your assets or garnish your wages, you need someone who deals with these situations every day, not just during tax season.

Question 4

How long does it take to resolve tax debt with the IRS?

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Simple cases like setting up a payment plan can be resolved in a few weeks. More complex situations involving offers in compromise, audit appeals, or currently not collectible status can take several months to over a year.

The timeline depends on several factors: how much you owe, your financial situation, how quickly you provide required documentation, and which IRS department is handling your case. We give you realistic expectations upfront based on your specific circumstances.

What's important to understand is that once we're representing you, IRS collection actions typically stop while we work on your case. So even if resolution takes time, you get immediate relief from the pressure and stress of dealing with collection notices and calls.

Question 5

Do I qualify for an offer in compromise to settle my tax debt?

Accepted Answer

The IRS only accepts offers in compromise when they believe it's the most they'll realistically collect from you. This means you need to demonstrate that paying the full amount would create genuine financial hardship or that there's legitimate doubt about how much you actually owe.

Most people don't qualify for an offer in compromise, despite what you might see in TV commercials promising "pennies on the dollar" settlements. The IRS has strict financial formulas they use to determine what you can afford to pay, and they're not interested in settling for less unless your situation truly warrants it.

During your free consultation, we'll review your income, expenses, assets, and overall financial situation to give you an honest assessment of whether an offer in compromise makes sense for your case, or if another resolution strategy would be more effective.

Question 6

What happens if I ignore IRS notices and don't file tax returns?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring the IRS never makes the problem go away—it always makes it worse. They'll file substitute returns for you based on limited information, which usually results in you owing much more than you actually should. Then they'll start collection actions like wage garnishment, bank levies, and property liens.

The penalties and interest keep adding up every month, so a manageable tax debt can quickly become overwhelming. Eventually, the IRS will take enforcement action whether you respond or not. They don't need your permission to garnish wages or seize assets.

The sooner you address unfiled returns and unpaid taxes, the more options you have for resolution. Waiting limits your choices and costs you money. Even if you can't pay what you owe right now, filing your returns and setting up a payment arrangement stops the penalties from getting worse and gives you protection from aggressive collection actions.

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