The IRS Fresh Start Program offers expanded options to help taxpayers resolve back taxes through more affordable payment plans, penalty relief, and settlement opportunities.
Tax Resolution Services From a Tax Attorney
The IRS has broad powers to collect tax debt, including liens, levies, and wage garnishments. Whether you’ve just received your first notice or are already facing active collections, our team can step in, communicate directly with the IRS, and work to protect your income and assets.
Our tax resolution services include tax preparation to bring you back into compliance, IRS appeals, Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status, Innocent Spouse Relief, installment payment plans, and Offers in Compromise. Every case is different, and we tailor our approach to your specific financial situation.
Wolf Tax handles the entire process from start to finish, so you don’t have to face the IRS alone. Below is an overview of the tax problems we most commonly help resolve.
Tax Prep
We provide accurate, strategic tax preparation designed to minimize your tax liability, ensure full compliance, and protect you from costly IRS issues now and in the future.
IRS Appeals
IRS appeals involve formally challenging incorrect tax assessments or penalties and presenting strong legal and financial arguments to achieve the most favorable resolution allowed under the law.
Currently Not Collectible
Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status allows taxpayers facing financial hardship to temporarily pause IRS collection actions while remaining protected from levies and garnishments.
Innocent Spouse Relief
Innocent Spouse Relief provides protection from tax debt caused by a spouse or former spouse when the taxpayer should not be held responsible for the error or omission.
Payment Plans
If you are unable to pay your tax debt in full, you may be able to establish a payment plan with the IRS. The IRS offers several options for paying back past-due taxes. Let us get you the best deal possible.
Offer in Compromise
You’ve heard about it, and you’ve seen the commercials. The Offer in Compromise (OIC) program allows you to pay less than the full amount of your tax debt. Thousands of taxpayers in trouble with the IRS routinely eliminate tens of thousands of dollars in tax debts using this method.
Penalty Abatement
The IRS charges penalties and interest when you’re behind on your taxes. They can also charge this if you fail to file on time. Wolf Tax may be able to get penalties removed, reducing the amount you owe.
How the Tax Resolution Process Works
- Free consultation. We review the notices you have received, what you owe, and your deadlines, and explain your realistic options before you pay anything.
- Investigation. With your authorization on IRS Form 2848, we pull your IRS account and income transcripts, confirm every balance and your Collection Statute Expiration Date, and contact the IRS for you so the calls and letters come to us.
- Compliance. The IRS will not approve most resolutions until required returns are filed. We prepare any unfiled tax returns and replace IRS-prepared Substitutes for Return with accurate ones.
- Resolution. We negotiate the option that fits your finances: an installment agreement, an Offer in Compromise, Currently Not Collectible status, penalty abatement, or an appeal. If a levy or lien is in place, we pursue its release or withdrawal.
- Staying in good standing. Most agreements require you to file and pay on time going forward. We help you stay compliant so the case stays closed.
Why Work With a Tax Attorney Instead of a Tax Relief Company?
Many national tax relief companies advertise heavily and charge large upfront fees. The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to be cautious of tax relief companies that promise to settle debts for pennies on the dollar. At Wolf Tax, a licensed tax attorney reviews your case from the start. Attorneys can represent you before the IRS at every level, and communications with your attorney are protected by attorney-client privilege, which matters if a case involves unfiled returns or questions about past reporting. We quote a flat fee based on the work required, with monthly payments you can afford.
Official IRS Resources
- IRS Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier: an early check of whether an offer is realistic.
- IRS Online Payment Agreement: for balances that qualify for a streamlined plan.
- Taxpayer Bill of Rights: the ten rights every taxpayer has when dealing with the IRS.
- Taxpayer Advocate Service: an independent office within the IRS for cases causing significant hardship.
Not sure which option fits? Schedule a free, confidential consultation with our tax attorney or call (888) 965-3829.