Question 1

How much does tax resolution cost in Clarks Green, PA?

Accepted Answer

Our fees depend on the complexity of your case, but we're typically far less expensive than you'd expect. We charge a consultation fee that gets credited 100% toward your resolution work if you hire us.

Most tax resolution cases in the Clarks Green area range from $2,500 to $5,000 total - which is usually a fraction of what you'd save in reduced tax debt, eliminated penalties, and stopped interest charges. We'll give you exact pricing upfront, no surprises or hidden fees.

Compare that to continuing to pay penalties and interest to the IRS, or losing your wages to garnishment, and the investment makes sense pretty quickly.

Question 2

Can you really settle my tax debt for less than I owe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not everyone qualifies. The IRS Offer in Compromise program allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount, sometimes significantly less.

The key is proving to the IRS that you either can't pay the full amount, or that paying it would create genuine financial hardship. We analyze your income, expenses, assets, and future earning potential to determine if you qualify and what offer amount makes sense.

We've settled six-figure tax debts for four-figure amounts, but we're also honest about when someone doesn't qualify. If an Offer in Compromise isn't right for you, we'll recommend other options like payment plans or Currently Not Collectible status.

Question 3

What happens if the IRS has already started garnishing my wages?

Accepted Answer

We can usually get wage garnishments released quickly, often within days of taking your case. The IRS will typically agree to release a garnishment while we negotiate a permanent resolution to your tax debt.

A wage garnishment can take up to 70% of your paycheck, making it impossible to pay your basic living expenses. The IRS knows this, so they're usually willing to work with us on a release if we can show we're making progress toward resolving the underlying debt.

The key is acting fast. Every pay period you wait is money coming out of your pocket that could be going toward your family's needs instead of IRS collection actions.

Question 4

How long does the tax resolution process take?

Accepted Answer

Simple cases can resolve in 30-60 days. Complex cases involving multiple tax years, business taxes, or Offers in Compromise typically take 6-12 months.

The timeline depends on several factors: how quickly we can gather your financial documentation, which resolution option we pursue, and how backlogged the IRS is at the time. Currently Not Collectible status can happen quickly, while Offers in Compromise require more extensive documentation and review.

What's important is that collection activities typically stop once we contact the IRS on your behalf, so you get relief from the pressure immediately even while we work on the permanent solution.

Question 5

Do you handle Pennsylvania state tax problems too?

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Absolutely. Pennsylvania state tax collection has gotten much more aggressive in recent years, and their rules are different from IRS procedures.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue now requires a 20% down payment for payment plans, and they only give you six months to pay the remaining balance. If you can't meet those terms, your case often gets sent to a collection agency with additional fees.

We know how to work within Pennsylvania's system to get you the best possible outcome, whether that's a manageable payment plan, penalty abatement, or other relief options. Many tax resolution companies focus only on IRS issues, but we handle both federal and state problems.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Unfiled returns are actually one of the most common problems we see, and they're completely fixable. The IRS can't properly assess what you owe until you file, which actually gives us negotiating leverage.

We'll prepare all your missing returns, making sure to claim every deduction and credit you're entitled to. Often, the actual tax debt is much lower than what people fear it might be, especially after we account for withholdings and estimated payments you may have made.

Once we get you compliant with filing, we can then work on resolving any remaining tax debt through payment plans, Offers in Compromise, or other resolution options. The key is getting those returns filed properly - trying to do it yourself often leads to mistakes that cost you money.

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