Representation

Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them in their dealings with the IRS.

You wouldn’t try and navigate through unknown territory without a map, so why would you try to deal with the IRS without the help of an expert?

When issues are raised by the IRS, taxpayers can present their case to the IRS in person at all administrative levels. You might be subject to a collection action or an audit and need to give your side of the argument – but unfortunately, you might not know enough about the tax laws and regulations to be successful.

You can instead instruct a representative to deal with the matter for you. This is a person who will guide you through the process and is authorized to speak to the IRS on your behalf. And due to their expert knowledge, they will be able to ensure the matter is resolved in a fair manner.

Without tackling the problem head-on, the resulting long-winded process could cause you mental health issues and increase your debts by the addition of penalty fees and interest. By using our IRS representation service, we can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

IRS and State

Power of Attorney Audits Respond to IRS Correspondence Prior Year Tax Filings Levies or Liens Payment Plans and Installment Agreements Offer in Compromise Innocent Spouse Relief

Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney authorizes us to represent a taxpayer or business before the IRS or State. If you have tax problems and need help, we will represent you and argue on your behalf.

You don’t have to be present; we take care of it for you!

Audits

All tax returns, including individual, small businesses, payroll, and sales should be prepared accurately and on time. Errors such as, under-reporting income, overstating expenses, or not filing or paying taxes may result in an audit of a tax return.

Bookkeeping records always come in handy during an audit.

Respond to IRS Correspondence

Whether you receive a notice of underreported income, a mathematical calculation correction, or the IRS or State is requesting additional documentation, it is critical to respond by the response due date on the notice. Not doing so may result in an undesirable change on a tax return, or even worse, an increase in tax.

Always open IRS and State notices as soon as you receive them!

Prior Year Tax Filings

If you are late filing a tax return or did not file one at all, the IRS may impose certain penalty fees, interest fees, or both. They may even file a tax return on your behalf; estimating figures that may not be beneficial (or representative of) your situation.

We can help you file all past-due tax returns and correct the ones the IRS has filed on your behalf!

Levies or Liens

The IRS may use levies or liens to reclaim back taxes. Levies allow the IRS to seize property to pay off the tax debt, while liens are a legal claim by the IRS against any property you own (including items you own, real estate, and other assets). A seizure made by the IRS can often leave you with no assets at all.

We can help you settle with the IRS to remove a levy or lien that may be affecting you or your business, and you can keep all your assets!

Payment Plans and Installment Agreements

Should you be in financial hardship, an IRS payment plan (also known as installment agreements) allows tax debts to be paid off monthly. Negotiating such a plan will be made much easier with the use of IRS representation.

Offer in Compromise

If you are not financially capable of paying off your tax debt, an alternative is an Offer in Compromise which will allow you to settle for a lower amount than that which was originally owed. It is not a good fit for everyone, so consulting an enrolled agent first is the best course of action.

Innocent Spouse Relief

On occasion, joint returns may be filed by married couples as there are financial benefits that come from filing this way. However, should one spouse (or ex-spouse) rack up tax debts, the other can opt-out of being liable for the debt – innocent spouse relief was designed to help when one spouse became the victim of financial fraud perpetrated by the other.

If the IRS is sending you correspondence for your spouse’s (or ex-spouse) tax debts and you meet certain requirements, you may qualify for innocent spouse relief!

Representation allows a professional, usually a CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney, to "take your place" in front of the IRS.

If you have a tax problem, a notice from the IRS, or are under audit, you may want a tax expert to represent you before the IRS.