Tax Resolution FAQ

Straight answers to the questions we hear every day.

How much does tax resolution cost?
Engagements start at $2,000. Every client gets one flat upfront quote after a free consultation — 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.
What is the $350 IRS Transcript Review?
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.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes — free and confidential. Book online or call 888.212.9966. You'll speak with a licensed CPA, not a salesperson.
I received a CP90 — Final Notice of Intent to Levy. What should I do?
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 consultation covers: Alex reads the notice with you and maps your options.
The IRS levied my bank account. What happens now?
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.
Can I settle my IRS debt for less than I owe?
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.
Can IRS penalties be removed or reduced?
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.
What is a federal tax lien?
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.
I'm being audited by the IRS. Do I have to talk to them myself?
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.
Can I set up an IRS payment plan on my own?
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.
I haven't filed taxes in years. What should I do?
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.
Is TAXCPA.COM a legitimate firm?
TAXCPA.COM is the tax resolution practice of Alex Volkov, a New York-licensed CPA — verifiable with the state. Real firm, free consultation, nothing owed before a signed engagement letter. This industry earned its skepticism; verify anyone before you pay them.

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