Covers IRS audits, investigations, and collection actions, including notices, liens, levies, wage garnishments, and penalty assessments. Addresses taxpayer rights and defense options such as appeals, installment agreements, offers in compromise, innocent spouse relief, and litigation in Tax Court or federal court.
The IRS can subpoena your crypto exchange even if you made zero trades because it uses John Doe summonses to obtain customer records and identify underreported income. Exchanges may be required to turn over account details, balances, and transaction histories tied to U.S. taxpayers. This article explains why subpoenas happen, what information is collected, and […]
The IRS Fresh Start Program is a set of IRS relief options introduced in 2011 and expanded in 2012 to make resolving tax debt easier for individuals and small businesses. It can help taxpayers avoid aggressive collection by using tools like streamlined installment agreements, penalty relief, and offers in compromise. This article explains what it […]
An IRS installment agreement lets you pay federal tax debt over time through monthly payments—often up to 72 months for streamlined plans. It can help you avoid more aggressive collection actions if you stay current on payments and future filings, though penalties and interest typically continue to accrue. This article explains how IRS installment agreements […]
An IRS lien is a legal claim the government places on your property when you don’t pay federal tax debt after the IRS assesses it and sends a notice and demand for payment. It attaches to real estate, personal property, and financial assets, making it harder to sell or refinance until the debt is resolved. […]
