Tax Resolution FAQ

Engagements start at $2,000. Every client gets one flat upfront quote — no hourly meter, no surprise bills. The exact number depends on your situation's complexity. If you want Alex in your IRS records before committing to anything bigger, the $350 IRS Transcript Review is the fixed-price starting point.

Alex pulls your official IRS account transcripts, maps what you owe in balances, penalties, and interest by tax year, lays out your realistic options, and walks through it all on a one-on-one review call. It's the fastest way to know exactly where you stand. Get started here.

No — your first step is a free 15-minute case review with Alex, no charge and no obligation. If you hire us, engagements start at $2,000 — one flat fee, quoted in writing before any payment. Book your free case review or call 888.212.9966. You'll speak with a licensed CPA, not a salesperson.

A CP90 is generally the IRS's final notice before it can levy your assets, and it usually comes with about 30 days to appeal or pay. Don't ignore it — the clock matters. That's exactly what the free case review covers: Alex reads the notice with you and maps your options.

A bank levy typically freezes the funds for about 21 days before the IRS takes them. This is time-sensitive — acting today preserves options that vanish next week, including getting the levy released. Call 888.212.9966 right now.

An Offer in Compromise lets some taxpayers settle IRS debt for less than the full amount, but the IRS rejects most applications — usually over paperwork or financial documentation. Alex evaluates whether you're a realistic candidate before you pay anything.

Penalties can sometimes be reduced or removed for reasonable cause or under first-time penalty abatement. Whether yours qualify depends on your compliance history — that's a consultation question.

A federal tax lien is a public legal claim against your property for unpaid tax debt. It's not a seizure — but it damages credit and can block property sales or refinancing. Release, discharge, subordination, and withdrawal are different tools for different situations.

No. With professional representation, your CPA handles all contact with the IRS on your behalf — you never talk to them yourself. Bring every notice to your consultation, and don't sign or agree to anything first.

Simple installment agreements can sometimes be set up directly with the IRS. Complex cases — large balances, unfiled returns, business tax debt — are where a CPA typically pays for itself. We'll tell you honestly which camp you're in.

Unfiled returns are common and fixable — but the IRS can file substitute returns on your behalf that overstate what you owe. The smart first step is finding out exactly what the IRS has on file, which is what the $350 Transcript Review does.

A CP504 is the IRS's final notice of intent to levy — the last warning before the IRS can seize assets like bank funds or wages. It generally gives you about 30 days to pay or appeal. Don't sit on it; the options narrow fast after this letter.

The IRS can place a federal tax lien on your property — a legal claim, not a seizure. Actually seizing and selling a primary residence is rare and requires extra legal steps, usually including court approval. But a lien alone can block a sale or refinance, so it still needs a plan.

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