Find out how tax resolution professionals can help you on your path to freedom from tax debt
Are you facing tax problems? Maybe you owe the IRS thousands in back taxes, and paying your debt would create financial hardship. Or maybe you failed to file several years in a row, and now penalties are piling up.
Maybe you’ve even tried to tackle your tax problems head-on, only to be stopped by long phone wait times or confusing forms on the IRS website.
If you owe tax debt, you’re not alone. The Internal Revenue Service reported that Americans owed more than $120 billion in back taxes, penalties, and interest in 2022. The reasons for owing tax debt, or even filing a late tax return, vary.
Some Americans become overwhelmed with filing taxes. Others don’t have the money to pay. Dire circumstances, such as serious illness, death, or divorce, may also cause someone to fall behind in their tax filings or payments.
But there’s no escaping your tax bill. Ultimately, you’ll need to pay the state and federal taxes owed.
If you’ve fallen so far behind that you feel there’s no way out of tax debt, a tax resolution expert can help.
Different Types of Tax Experts
Before you hire a tax resolution specialist, you want to make sure you find the right person for the job. There are a number of tax practitioners, each with different areas of expertise.
At Alleviate Tax, we employ Certified Public Accountants, California tax attorneys, IRS enrolled agents (EA), tax preparers, and other tax specialists. Let’s explore these different roles.
Certified Public Accountant
A certified public accountant (CPA) undergoes extensive training and certifications within their state to receive the proper licensing to practice as a CPA. Not all CPAs specialize in taxes or tax debt relief, so make sure you know their specialty before you hire them.
Tax Attorneys
Tax attorneys can help you when you’re in hot water with the IRS, either facing tax evasion charges, an IRS audit, or jail time. When you hire a tax attorney, make sure they are licensed to practice in your state.
IRS Enrolled Agent
An IRS enrolled agent is authorized to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS. EAs must pass a comprehensive test or have past experience working directly for the IRS.
7 Ways a Tax Resolution Expert Can Help You
At Alleviate Tax, we consider our team to be tax problem solvers. If you’re facing tax debt, we have access to the solution. Here are some of the tax relief services we offer.
Stopping IRS Collections
Receiving certified letters from the IRS can make anyone dread their mail delivery. A survey from U.S. News and World Report revealed that 21% of taxpayers who owe money to the IRS reported feeling “extremely stressed.”
We get it. One of our first steps after we assess your tax situation is to communicate with the IRS to stop collection action.
Setting Up an Installment Agreement with the IRS
For a vast number of our clients, a payment plan to pay past due taxes is the answer. But spending hours on the phone with the IRS or navigating challenging online forms can frustrate most taxpayers.
We can help you easily establish an installment agreement or partial pay installment agreement, putting you on the road to freedom from tax debt.
Filing an Offer in Compromise
If paying your full tax debt, even on a payment plan, would create financial hardship, an offer-in-compromise can help.
The IRS accepts only a portion of OICs they receive. You’ll want a tax professional to help you navigate the complicated negotiation process. But if you emerge successful with our help, you’ll find you can settle your tax debt for much less than you owe.
Last year, Alleviate Tax resolved more than $6.4 million in tax debt through the offer-in-compromise (formerly IRS Fresh Start) program.
Levy Releases
When the IRS levies your personal property and assets, you could find your bank account frozen, restricting access to money you have earned. Having a levy released isn’t easy, but it is possible if you can negotiate tax resolution with the IRS.
Avoiding Tax Liens
Before you face a tax levy, the IRS or state tax agency is likely to put a lien on your property. A lien gives the government the rights to their money if you sell the vehicle or real estate with a lien on it. Tax professionals can help you avoid or release tax liens so you can move forward toward a secure financial future.
Innocent Spouse Relief
Under certain circumstances, you may be able to avoid being held liable for your spouse’s unpaid tax debt. Alleviate Tax experts can help you file for innocent spouse relief in the case of divorce, abuse or other factors.
Final Note
If you’re dealing with unpaid tax debt, you have multiple options to stop collections. Tax relief experts can help you find the best solution.
FAQ
Where can I find a certified tax resolution specialist near me?
When you’re looking for a tax debt relief company, be sure to read consumer reviews and check the company’s listing on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website. Alleviate Tax serves taxpayers in California and across the U.S., providing tax debt relief services you can trust.
Is Alleviate Tax legit?
Yes, Alleviate Tax was founded in 2018 as a tax debt relief company serving U.S. taxpayers in California and beyond. The company has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2019. Alleviate Tax is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals and the National Association of Enrolled Agents. The company offers a free consultation and money back guarantee for tax resolution services.
Are tax relief services legit?
Tax debt relief companies can negotiate with the IRS on your behalf. Taxpayers can attempt to settle their tax debt by themselves. But companies like Alleviate Tax often get better results thanks to their extensive knowledge of tax laws and experience dealing with the IRS.
