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Settling Tax Debt for Less: Offer in Compromise Explained

July 16, 2026

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is one of the most well-known—and most misunderstood—IRS resolution options. While it can allow some taxpayers to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount owed, qualification is far more limited than most advertisements suggest.

At Ron Friedman CPA, we help taxpayers determine whether an Offer in Compromise is realistic and handle the process the right way.

What Is an Offer in Compromise?

An Offer in Compromise is an agreement where the Internal Revenue Service agrees to accept less than the full balance owed when it believes it cannot reasonably collect the full amount.

Approval is based on:

Income and allowable living expenses
Assets and available equity
Ability to pay now and in the future
Compliance with filing and payment requirements

It’s not about how much you owe—it’s about what the IRS believes it can collect.

Example: How an Offer in Compromise Works

Robert owed $126,000 in back taxes after several difficult years in business. Although he was working, his income barely covered basic expenses and he had little usable asset equity.

With professional assistance, Robert submitted a detailed financial analysis showing the IRS was unlikely to collect the full balance. The IRS accepted his Offer in Compromise, allowing him to settle the debt for a fraction of what he owed.

How We Can Help

Offers in Compromise are frequently denied when submitted incorrectly or without proper analysis. Ron Friedman CPA helps by evaluating eligibility, preparing accurate financial disclosures, submitting a strong offer, and communicating with the IRS throughout the process.

If you’re carrying IRS debt and wondering whether a settlement is truly possible, contact Ron Friedman CPA today for a confidential consultation to find out if an Offer in Compromise makes sense for your situation.

I Owe the IRS but Can’t Afford to Pay—What Really Happens Next

July 9, 2026

When someone owes the IRS and can’t afford to pay, the most common response is…doing nothing. Not because they don’t care—but because they’re overwhelmed, scared, or unsure what options exist. Unfortunately, silence doesn’t pause the process. It starts one.

Here’s a plain-English walkthrough of what the Internal Revenue Service typically does when a taxpayer takes no action.

Step 1: The Letters Start (And Slowly Escalate)

The IRS begins with a series of notices explaining the balance due. Early letters are informational and relatively mild. They outline what’s owed, how to pay, and what happens if the balance remains unpaid.

Many taxpayers ignore these notices hoping the issue will resolve itself. It won’t. Each letter moves the account closer to enforced collection—even if months pass between notices.

Step 2: Penalties and Interest Quietly Grow

While nothing seems to be happening, penalties and interest continue to accrue daily. A manageable balance can quietly grow into something far more serious.

This is where many taxpayers lose ground without realizing it. The IRS doesn’t need to act aggressively for the debt to get worse—it grows automatically.

Step 3: The IRS Files a Tax Lien

If the balance remains unpaid, the IRS may file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien. This publicly secures the government’s interest in your property and future assets.

A lien can:

Complicate refinancing or selling property
Signal that enforcement is escalating

At this stage, the IRS still hasn’t taken your money—but it has positioned itself to do so.

Step 4: Levies and Garnishments Begin

If no action is taken after lien and final notice stages, the IRS may begin levies. This is where things become immediately disruptive.

Levies can include:

Freezing and taking funds from bank accounts
Garnishing wages
Seizing certain assets

Once levies start, financial flexibility shrinks fast—and stopping them becomes harder.

Step 5: The IRS Assumes You’re Choosing Not to Pay

The longer nothing happens, the more the IRS assumes the issue isn’t inability—it’s avoidance. That assumption changes how your case is treated and reduces flexibility.

Ironically, many taxpayers who truly can’t afford to pay qualify for relief—but only if they act before enforcement hardens the IRS’s position.

What Most People Don’t Realize

The IRS actually has options for people who can’t pay—but it rarely offers them proactively. Relief usually requires:

Filing required returns
Demonstrating financial hardship
Requesting protection or structured resolution

Doing nothing guarantees none of that happens.

Final Thought: Inaction Is a Decision—And It’s the Worst One

If you owe the IRS and can’t afford to pay, ignoring the problem doesn’t make it disappear. It simply hands control to the IRS and allows the situation to escalate on its own timeline.

At Ron Friedman CPA, we help taxpayers interrupt this process, understand what the IRS is likely to do next, and take action before enforcement causes real damage.

If you’re overwhelmed by IRS debt and unsure what to do, contact Ron Friedman CPA today for a confidential consultation. Knowing your options early can prevent months—or years—of unnecessary stress.

Influencer Indicted for Allegedly Underreporting More Than $1.1 Million in Income

June 25, 2026

A social media influencer from Phoenix is facing federal tax charges after prosecutors alleged he failed to report substantial income from his online business.

Charles Lewis Davis, owner of Forever Investments LLC, was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of making false statements on his tax returns. According to the indictment, Davis allegedly failed to tell his tax preparer about additional income earned through videos posted on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.

Prosecutors claim Davis underreported income by:

$807,142 in 2020
$390,566 in 2021

The indictment also alleges the unreported funds were held in personal and business bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and cryptocurrency accounts.

Davis pleaded not guilty at his initial court appearance. If convicted, making a false statement on a tax return carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

This case is a reminder that income from social media, side businesses, gig work, investments, and cryptocurrency is still taxable income. Even if funds move through multiple accounts or platforms, the IRS has tools to trace income and compare it against what was reported.

For business owners, influencers, contractors, and self-employed taxpayers, accurate reporting is critical. Relying on a tax preparer does not protect you if important information is withheld or records are incomplete.

If you have unfiled returns, unreported income, IRS notices, or concerns about past tax filings, don’t ignore the problem. Contact Ron Friedman CPA today for a free consultation. We’ll review your situation, explain your options, and help you take the next step toward resolving your tax issue.

When IRS Penalties Aren’t Fair: Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement

June 18, 2026

IRS penalties can add up quickly—often turning a manageable tax balance into an overwhelming problem. In some situations, the IRS may remove penalties entirely through Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement.

At Ron Friedman CPA, we help taxpayers determine whether their circumstances qualify and present their case clearly and effectively.

What Is Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement?

Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement allows the Internal Revenue Service to remove penalties when a taxpayer can show they exercised ordinary care but were unable to comply due to circumstances beyond their control.

This relief commonly applies to penalties for:

Late filing
Late payment
Failure to deposit taxes

Approval depends on facts, documentation, and how the situation is explained.

Example: How Reasonable Cause Works

After a serious medical emergency, Tom fell behind on filing and paying his taxes. By the time he recovered, IRS penalties had significantly increased his balance.

With professional assistance, Tom submitted medical documentation and a written explanation showing the situation was unavoidable. The IRS agreed that reasonable cause existed and removed the penalties, substantially reducing what he owed.

How We Can Help

Reasonable Cause requests are not automatic and are often denied when handled improperly. Ron Friedman CPA helps by evaluating your situation, preparing a strong narrative with supporting documentation, and communicating directly with the IRS.

If IRS penalties are making your tax problem worse, contact Ron Friedman CPA today for a confidential consultation to see if Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement may be available to you.

How IRS Collection Actions Can Shut Down Your Business Overnight

June 11, 2026

Many business owners assume IRS collection problems move slowly and that there will be plenty of time to address tax issues before anything serious happens. Unfortunately, that assumption can be costly.

The IRS has powerful collection tools that can significantly disrupt business operations without ever filing a lawsuit or appearing before a judge. Once collection activity escalates, access to the cash needed to operate your business can disappear quickly, creating an immediate financial crisis.

When the IRS Freezes Your Bank Account

One of the most damaging collection actions available to the IRS is a bank levy. When a levy is issued, the bank is required to freeze funds in the account and hold them for the IRS.

For many businesses, operating cash is used daily to meet payroll, pay rent, purchase inventory, and cover other essential expenses. Losing access to those funds—even temporarily—can make it impossible to continue normal operations.

A business can be profitable and still find itself in serious trouble if the cash needed to operate becomes inaccessible.

The IRS Can Collect From More Than Your Bank Account

Many business owners are surprised to learn that the IRS is not limited to levying bank accounts. The agency can also pursue funds owed to the business by third parties.

For example, the IRS may issue levies to customers who owe your business money or to payment processors handling transactions on your behalf. Instead of receiving payment for completed work, your customers or payment providers may be required to send those funds directly to the IRS.

For businesses that depend on steady cash flow, the impact can be immediate and severe.

The Domino Effect of Cash Flow Disruption

Once IRS collection actions begin, the consequences often extend far beyond the tax debt itself.

A sudden interruption in cash flow can result in:

Missed payroll obligations
Late rent or loan payments
Strained vendor relationships
Reduced customer confidence
Operational disruptions that threaten the future of the business

In many cases, it is not the amount of the tax debt that causes the greatest damage—it is the loss of access to the cash needed to keep the business running.

Why Waiting Makes Matters Worse

Most IRS enforcement actions do not occur without warning. Businesses typically receive multiple notices before collection activity escalates.

However, ignored notices, unfiled returns, and unresolved payroll tax liabilities significantly increase the likelihood of aggressive enforcement. By the time a Revenue Officer becomes involved, the IRS is often focused on collecting the liability rather than simply requesting compliance.

The longer a business waits to address the problem, the fewer options are generally available.

Early Action Can Protect Your Business

The good news is that many IRS collection actions can be prevented or resolved before they threaten business operations.

Early intervention may allow a business to:

Prevent or release levies
Protect operating accounts
Establish payment arrangements
Preserve payroll and vendor relationships
Create time to stabilize operations

The key is acting before enforcement reaches a crisis point.

Final Thoughts

The IRS possesses broad collection authority, and those powers can affect a business much faster than many owners realize. If your business has unresolved tax liabilities, payroll tax issues, or has begun receiving collection notices, now is the time to act.

Protecting cash flow is critical. Once collection actions begin disrupting operations, recovery becomes significantly more difficult. Addressing the problem early can help preserve your business while creating a path toward resolving the underlying tax debt.

At Ron Friedman, CPA, we help business owners stop IRS collection actions, protect cash flow, and build strategies that keep operations alive while resolving tax debt.

Contact Ron Friedman, CPA today for a confidential consultation—before the IRS decides when your business stops running.

If You Don’t Have Money to Pay Your Taxes, You Have Legitimate Options

June 22, 2022

If you don’t have money to pay what you owe the IRS, you have a few options to work with. Whatever you do, don’t ignore the letters from the IRS and don’t let your back tax problem go unattended. The IRS has a great deal of power when it comes to recovering money, they think is theirs.

When you owe the IRS money, they can garnish your wages, levy your bank accounts, put a lien on your home and seize other assets.

Here’s what you can do if you find yourself not being able to pay your taxes. Note, we always recommend getting in touch with a tax resolution professional to help avoid the harsh penalties and interest that accrued on your back taxes. It’s far easier to navigate towards tax resolution, if you have a professional working on your behalf. If you’d like to schedule a no-cost confidential tax relief consultation, contact us here. Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA.

First, make sure that you file your returns

Even if you have no hope of being able to pay your taxes, you must at least file your income tax returns. Whatever the penalties are for not paying your taxes, the penalties for not filing are much larger and non-filers can be subject to a criminal investigation. . The IRS will remove penalties for not filing and not paying but you have to have a good reason. We can request to have your penalties removed or reduced. It’s also important to remember that when you file for an extension, it only gives you more time to file. Your payment date remains unchanged.

Revisit your W-4 withholdings

If your employer withholds money from your salary to pay your taxes with, you shouldn’t have to worry about paying anything extra from that income source. If you do owe more, it’s a sign that your withholding exemptions are incorrectly reported on your W-4 form. To make sure that you don’t get into tax trouble repeatedly, you should make sure your W-4 form is correct and get advice from a tax professional about the kind of withholdings necessary for exemptions.

Make a partial payment

If you can’t afford to pay all that you owe, you should pay whatever you can. While you will still be hit with interest and penalty charges, they will be smaller than they would be if you paid nothing. These charges are proportional to what you owe the IRS.

Try to work with the IRS

If you can’t pay, there are resolution options available to you if you qualify for them. They include a payment plan or an offer in compromise to name a few. You need to first step up and admit to your inability to pay, though.

An offer in compromise is an agreement between the IRS and the taxpayer that allows the taxpayer to settle their debt for less than the amount owed. Sometimes, for a fraction of the amount owed. There are strict eligibility requirements and you should consult with a tax resolution specialist first.

An installment agreement, aka payment plan, is an agreement between the IRS and the taxpayer that permits the taxpayer to pay back their debt over time, generally in 60-72 months. Depending upon the amount owed, and ability to make monthly payments, determines the type of installment agreement the IRS will allow, as there are several variations of these payment plans. An experienced tax resolution specialist will guide you through the maze and myriad of these different options.

If you need an expert tax resolution provider who knows how to navigate the IRS maze, reach out to our firm and we’ll schedule a no-obligation confidential consultation to explain your options to permanently resolve your tax problem. Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA.

Do You Owe Back Taxes? Why You Should Stop Panicking & Start Planning

May 19, 2022

If you owe back taxes to the IRS, some amount of panic is understandable. After all, the Internal Revenue Service has the power of the federal government in its corner, something no other debt collector can claim. They are considered the most brutal collection agency on the planet.

It is easy to freeze up and just do nothing when you owe back taxes to the IRS, but hiding from, or doing nothing about your tax debt will not make it go away. In fact, ignoring the taxes you owe will only make the situation worse, since interest and penalties can really add up. You also risk having your paycheck garnished (the IRS does not need a court order to do this) or your bank account levied. The IRS can also file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien making it all but impossible to obtain financing for a car or home.

So instead of panicking about your tax debt and hoping the problem will go away, you need to take some proactive steps. Now is not the time to panic and hide – now is the time to start taking action.

Some of these steps you can do on your own if you’d like, while others will likely require the intervention of an experienced tax resolution expert. Here are some proactive steps you can take to get a handle on your tax debt. If you need help resolving your IRS tax problem, contact us here Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA. We help people with IRS problems every day.

Confirm the Amount Owed

When you owe back taxes, one of the first things you should do is make sure you really owe the money. The IRS has been known to make mistakes, a lot of mistakes, and the agency is far from foolproof. Contact the IRS or have us do an IRS transcript analysis to determine the amount the IRS claims you owe.

Seek Out Deductions You May Have Missed

At the very least, you may not owe as much as you think you do, and every dollar you can remove from the bill is one more dollar in your favor. Now is the time to scour your past and current tax returns, looking for deductions and tax credits you might have missed.

Unless you are a seasoned tax expert, you will probably need some professional assistance to make this happen. If you are already working with a CPA or tax expert, you can ask them to look at your past tax returns but only a tax resolution expert, who helps people like you for a living, can protect your income and assets as you go through the process.

If you missed a few deductions and tax credits along the way, your tax professional can file amended returns on your behalf, lowering the amount of tax debt you owe – and possibly eliminating it altogether. However, you usually can’t go back more than 3 years to amend returns.

Look for Special Programs You May Qualify For

The bad news is the IRS wants its money and has the power to collect it.

The good news is the tax agency also offers several programs tax filers can use to make the repayment process easier. In some cases, the IRS may even be willing to settle for less, possibly much less, than the total amount of back taxes you owe.

These programs are not available to everyone, and if you have the resources needed to pay your back taxes, the IRS is unlikely to give you much of a break. But if your resources are limited, the tax agency may decide that a small amount of tax repayment is better than none at all.

The first step in the process is finding the programs for which you might qualify, and that will probably require the help of an experienced tax resolution expert. Most CPAs do not have this experience. Negotiating with the IRS is not an easy thing to do, and you may need help to drive the best bargain and reduce your back taxes. In the end, it may be well worth paying a tax relief expert to negotiate on your behalf, especially if you end up with a much lower tax bill.

It is easy to panic when you owe back taxes, but you should not let fear get in your way. The longer you ignore the problem, the worse it is likely to get, and the sooner you act, the better off you, and your finances, will be. There is a solution to every IRS problem. Let us see what IRS tax debt settlement programs you qualify for today. Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA.

Avoid the April 15 Blues – Take a Step-by-Step Approach to Your Taxes This Year

February 14, 2022

It is no wonder so many Americans dread the April 15 tax filing deadline, (April 18th this year). The U.S. tax code already contains more words than the Bible, and hundreds of pages of new rules and regulations are often added.

With so much complexity, it is no wonder so many of us put off filing our taxes until the last possible minute, but taking that approach introduces its own stresses and can potentially land you in hot water with the IRS. What if you do not get it done on time? You can file for an extension, but you are still required to pay the taxes you owe plus penalties and interest. How do you know you didn’t make a mistake with your last-minute tax filing? Something as simple as a mathematical error could increase the odds of an audit and put you in the crosshairs of the IRS.

We specialize in helping people who owe $10,000 or more to the IRS or have years of unfiled tax returns, so we’ve seen our fair share of mistakes made by innocent taxpayers. If you have any tax trouble or owe more than $10k to the IRS or state but can’t pay in full, contact our firm today. We help people find tax relief Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA.

That said, we recommend taking a methodical and step-by-step approach to preparing and filing your taxes and avoid burying your head in the sand on April 15th. As with any unpleasant and complicated task, breaking your taxes down into smaller and more manageable chunks can make things easier. This year, vow to take a step-by-step approach to your tax return. If you follow these simple steps, you could be done with your taxes before you know it.

Step 1 – Set Up a Command Center

Chances are you will start receiving tax documents in early January, and you may still be receiving those documents in March. That means you need a convenient place to keep all those documents. Setting up a command center in your home makes it easier to store those documents and keep them at hand.

If you have a home scanner, take a few minutes to image each document as it arrives. Set up a special folder on your computer or cloud storage service to hold all those documents. Those electronic copies can be invaluable if the originals are damaged or destroyed.

Step 2 – Choose A Good Tax Preparation Service (But Use A Tax Resolution Service For More Complicated IRS Issues)

While they cannot make the task totally painless, tax preparation professionals do make the process a great deal easier.

Keep in mind, if you owe multiple years of taxes and have multiple years of unfiled returns, we recommend reaching out to a tax resolution firm that will understand your unique situation and find the tax relief you need. Most tax preparers aren’t trained in complex tax resolution, so find the right firm to help you with your case.

Step 3 – Enter Your Tax Documents As You Get Them

One of the great things about technology is that you organize and file each tax document as you get it, often you can download all your tax documents from various online services. For example, your direct deposit payroll service will give you your W2 and different vendors provide statements and 1099’s online. If the mailman brings you a 1099-INT or a W-2, you can simply scan things as they come in.

Just open each document, scan it to create an electronic backup and log on to your favorite secure cloud storage to file your documents. Whether you get five tax documents a day or just one, entering the information now can save you time later on.

Step 4 – Review Your Documents and Final Tax Return

After you think you have all your documents organized and your tax return is ready to file, the next step is to review everything and make sure there aren’t any obvious issues. Go through the paper and electronic copies and check each one off on your tax return. If any of those documents are missing or anything is wrong, go back and enter them right away.

Step 5 – Bring It All Together

Now that the final review is complete and all the documents have been entered, it is time to bring it all together and actually file your return. Your tax prep professional should include a series of checks designed to catch common errors and point out audit flags. Be sure to ask questions and correct any problems you might find. Be sure to print off a copy of your tax return and save an electronic version to your computer.

Nothing can make filing taxes fun, and this annual chore will never be a pleasant one. Even so, you can make the task less taxing by breaking tax filing down into its component parts. Following the steps outlined above can help you deal more effectively with your tax bill and all the complexities of the tax code.

OWE BACK TAXES?

Our firm specializes in tax resolution and helping people who owe the IRS or state $10,000 or more. We’ve seen taxpayers get blindsided every year by a huge tax bill and often falling behind on their taxes for years on end. If that’s you, we can help. Contact our firm today to discuss your tax debt settlement options Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA.

Tax Relief Options for Small Business Owners

If you are running a small business, you have an unwanted partner who will dig into your pocket every year, it’s the IRS. The IRS wants to know what you are doing, how much you are earning and most importantly how much you are paying in taxes. The tax agency is becoming increasingly aggressive in this regard. While the audit rate for individual returns has been hovering at far less than 1%, the audit rate for small businesses can be as much as 10 times higher.

It does not matter if you operate as a sole proprietor and use Schedule C to claim your income or if you are set up as a corporation (C or S), partnership or LLC/LLP – the IRS is watching what you do, and if they think you are not paying your fair share they will certainly come calling. When that demand letter from the IRS arrives, knowing what to do next can make all the difference, and the more you educate yourself the easier it will be to deal with, and eliminate, the tax debt.

Note: As a tax resolution firm, we always recommend that you reach out to a professional who knows how to aggressively negotiate and defend you against the IRS on your behalf. If you owe back taxes or are under audit, our firm can help negotiate with the IRS and potentially settle your tax debt. Call us today. Our tax resolution specialists can navigate the IRS maze so that you have nothing to worry about. Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA.

Small business owners are increasingly the target of enforcement efforts by the IRS, but the IRS does have some programs in place to make paying what those business owners owe easier. In some cases, those small business tax relief and tax resolution programs let you settle for less than what you owe but qualifying is not as straightforward as you might think.

For businesses that may be eligible, the assistance of a tax resolution specialist is absolutely critical. These experts can help guide you through the process and make sure you qualify, so you can rest a little easier and get back to building your business.

Payment Plans/Installment Agreements

If the amount your small business owes to the IRS is relatively small and you do not want to deal with additional hassles, it may make sense to pay the entire bill in full. If paying in full would be a hardship, the IRS does offer payment plans, and setting one up can make paying back what you owe easier and more financially palatable.

Keep in mind that interest will continue to accrue while the debt remains outstanding, and that is something to think about.

Offer In Compromise

If you’re under a lot of financial hardship, it may make more sense to try for

an offer in compromise (OIC), a special IRS program that could allow you to pay back less than you owe.

The offer in compromise program is a popular one with individual taxpayers and small business owners. If paying the entire amount would create a financial hardship for you, your family or your business, a tax resolution specialist can help you make the case to the IRS that you deserve a break.

What’s the best option?

Each of these options has its pros and cons, and it is important to understand how these programs work and who qualifies to use them. If your small business is in trouble with the IRS, taking the right action right away could reduce the amount you owe, give you some breathing room and allow you to focus on your clients – not on your taxes.

Running a small business has its challenges, but those difficulties are nothing compared to the stress and anxiety small business owners feel when dealing with the IRS. With so many small business owners now in IRS crosshairs, it has never been more important for freelancers, gig workers and the self-employed to have an advocate in their corner.

If you find yourself on the wrong end of an audit, a tax bill or an enforcement action from the IRS, the steps you take next are absolutely critical. Trying to take on the IRS on your own is a dangerous, and potentially expensive, thing to do, and you should always contact a tax resolution firm.

By working with an expert, you can gain access to vital information about small business settlement programs the IRS offers. You can gain access to the expertise you will need to settle your tax bill for less than you owe and get back in the good graces of the IRS. Time is of the essence when the IRS comes calling, and with the interest and penalty clock ticking you do not have one second to waste. So call us, your tax resolution expert, for a case evaluation. Get help from Ron Friedman, CPA

What Can the IRS Do to Collect Back Taxes?

January 11, 2022

Opening the mailbox and finding a letter from the IRS is frightening, but what happens next can be even scarier. The tax agency wields incredible power, and if they claim you owe additional taxes, they have many different options for forcing you to pay.

When the IRS claims you owe additional money, they will act quickly, and that could leave you reeling, and trying hard to preserve the money you need to pay your bills, feed your family and keep a roof over your head. If you are employed, the IRS can reach into your paycheck, forcing the company you work for to withhold part of what you are owed until the tax debt has been satisfied.

The IRS can also hold onto any refunds and government payments you would otherwise be due. If you have been waiting for that big fat refund check to arrive, you could be waiting a long time if you owe money to the IRS.

As if all this were not frightening enough, the tax agency also has the power to levy your bank accounts, including the accounts you need to run your business and your life. Those bank account freezes could leave you without the cash you need, putting you in a real bind and forcing you to pay back what you owe.

Your home could even be at risk if you owe money to the IRS. The tax agency could, for instance, apply for a lien against not only your primary residence but any other real estate you own. The threat of this kind of action has compelled many taxpayers to cough up the money the agency says they owe, even if they think the IRS is wrong.

As you can see, the IRS has wide latitude and plenty of power, and the tax agency is often unwilling to settle for less than the government says you owe. If you disagree with the amount the IRS is asking for, or if you simply do not have the money to pay the bill, you need to act fast. Ignoring the problem will only make it worse, and you cannot simply pretend that you never pulled that fateful envelope out of your home mailbox.

If you are on the wrong end of a compliance action by the IRS, you cannot afford to leave anything to chance, and you certainly should not try to fight back on your own. The tax code is complex, and far more pages than the Bible, and like that holy book, many of the terms are arcane and difficult to understand.

When fighting the IRS, you need the help of a professional, and that is where a tax resolution export comes into play. By working with a professional you can fight back on an even playing ground, and the money you save could be worth far more than the fee you pay.