Contrary to popular belief, you DO have rights as a taxpayer you probably don’t even know exists. One of those rights is the right to representation.  If an IRS revenue officer or revenue agent calls or “visits” you, did you know you are under no obligation to answer any of their (very intrusive and condescending) questions? You politely respond by asking for their contact information and telling them you are in the process of hiring a professional to represent you and that this person will contact them directly.  A local, federally licensed Enrolled Agent that deals with IRS problems for a living knows the “ins” and “outs” and how to deal with the IRS so that your rights are protected.  A certified tax problem sover also knows how to get you the lowest possible settlement. Generally, our clients never meet or speak with the IRS once we’re on the scene!

If you owe between $10,000 and $200,000 plus, the IRS has many NEW flexible programs available to taxpayers such as Offer in Compromise, Partial Pay Installment Agreements, Payment Plans, Penalty Reduction, and Currently Not Collectible Status to name a few. Each carries with it its own unique process, procedures and qualifications. Having an Enrolled Agent in your corner with 32+ years on hands on experience ensures you are taking advantage of the best options available to you.

Having unfiled returns qualifies for getting professional help. Not filing legally required tax returns when due is considered a federal misdemeanor which carries with it a $10,000 fine and potential jail time. Generally the IRS won’t throw you in jail unless the taxpayer is deemed to owe a lot of money and is uncooperative about getting the returns filed. Hiring a federally licensed Enrolled Agent to represent you is the smartest move you can make here!

4. If you are being audited or about to be - The IRS will ask you about 50 very intrusive questions in the initial interview with them. How you answer these questions will dictate the fate of your case. Having a certified tax problem solver conduct these meetings, WITHOUT you is the best course of action we can recommend. Half of the referrals to the IRS’s criminal investigation division (CID) come from that “nice” guy or gal your sitting across the table from at the audit.