When the IRS gets you with a levy, bad things can happen – your wages are frozen and you are looking at living without a paycheck. The money you need to pay bills is suddenly swiped out of your bank account. This presents an urgent dilemma requiring immediate relief. So, what are the two quickest [...]
IRS Collection Problems
The time I spend helping my clients results in relationships that allows me to get to know them better. I enjoy learning about my clients – many are small business owners, including everything from restaurateurs to electricians. I represent doctors and lawyers and chief financial officers. Some clients are retired on social security, and others are [...]
When you make a payment to the IRS, it will be automatically applied to your account in a manner that is in the IRS’s best interest. But what is best for the IRS in handling your payment can be different from what is best for you. In some situations, it is in your best interest [...]
My clients with IRS collection problem come to me with different ideas about what will happen to them because they did not pay their taxes. Is the IRS going to show up one day and seize my house? Levy on my income so I cannot provide for my family? Shut down my business? When do [...]
The best way to get relief from an IRS collection problem is to consider the complete picture before jumping in. A quick way out may be desired, but it is important to look carefully before you leap. Here are three things that I recommend that you carefully consider before taking on an IRS problem: (1) [...]
I was recently interviewed by a journalist for a story about the hardships of having the IRS levy a retiree’s social security benefits. The reporter, who is courteous and professional, would like to speak to anyone who has been affected by the IRS taking their social security. If you would be interested in talking to this reporter, please email me at [...]
