Tax resolution situations
IRS tax relief options depend on the problem, the tax years, and the taxpayer's financial picture.
This page is the main introduction to tax resolution. Detailed pages for Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, penalty relief, audits, notices, wage garnishments, bank levies, and other solutions provide deeper guidance for each specific issue.
Unfiled
Unfiled tax returns
Missing returns can block many IRS relief options. Preparing and filing prior-year returns is often the first step toward resolving the account.
Notices
IRS notices and letters
IRS letters may involve balances due, missing information, proposed changes, penalties, collection warnings, or filing issues that need timely review.
Plans
Installment agreements
Payment plans may allow taxpayers to resolve IRS balances over time when full immediate payment is not practical.
OIC
Offer in Compromise
An OIC may allow certain taxpayers to settle tax debt for less than the full amount owed when they qualify under IRS standards.
Penalty
Penalty relief
Penalty abatement may be available in selected situations, depending on compliance history, reasonable cause, facts, and documentation.
Collections
Liens, levies, and garnishments
Collection actions require quick review of IRS deadlines, account status, financial options, and possible resolution strategies.