IRS Letter 226-J: Handling ESRP Assessments for Employers
IRS Letter 226-J is a notification sent by the IRS to employers who may owe an Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This letter is … Read more
The focus of our firm is helping individuals and business owners deal with IRS problems like a large tax debt bill, accumulated penalties and interest, or liens, levies and garnished wages. In this category of our blog, we have written various articles about these sorts of IRS tax problems and how to address them.
IRS Problems
What to Do About an IRS Tax Lien When You Can’t Pay in Full
When the IRS places a lien on your property, it can feel overwhelming. A federal tax lien gives the government a legal claim to your property, including real estate, financial … Read more
When Should You Consider Applying for IRS Currently Not Collectible Status?
Dealing with tax debt can be overwhelming, especially when financial difficulties make it impossible to pay what you owe. This is where the IRS’s Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status may … Read more
“Currently Not Collectible”: What It Means for Your IRS Tax Debt
When you’re unable to pay your tax debt, the IRS offers some temporary relief through the Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status. While CNC may seem like a solution to pressing … Read more
How to Apply for the Second ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program?
With the announcement of the second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program (ERC-VDP) for 2021 tax periods, businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and government entities now have an opportunity to correct … Read more
IRS Form 2750: Extend Your TFRP Assessment Period and What It Means for You
When it comes to payroll taxes, the IRS takes noncompliance very seriously. Employers are required to withhold certain taxes—known as “trust fund taxes“—from their employees’ wages and remit them to … Read more
How Long Can the IRS Pursue Unfiled Tax Returns?
When it comes to taxes, many people worry about the statute of limitations, especially if they haven’t filed a tax return. While this should be the least of their concerns, … Read more
If You Owe Taxes, How Long Do You Have to Pay?
Owing taxes to the IRS can be scary, especially if you’re unsure about the timeline for payment. The IRS provides several options for taxpayers who owe taxes, allowing you to … Read more
Power of Attorney: Who Can Represent You Before the IRS?
When dealing with tax matters, it can often be beneficial to have a qualified representative act on your behalf. The IRS allows several types of professionals and individuals to serve … Read more
Can the IRS Garnish Social Security Income? Understanding the Facts
For those facing IRS collection actions, one of the questions that may arise is whether the IRS can garnish Social Security benefits to satisfy tax debts. The answer to this … Read more
Can the IRS take your house?
If you owe taxes, one of the most common concerns that may come to your mind is whether the IRS can take your home and seize it. It’s a daunting … Read more
Does the IRS come to your house? What Taxpayers Need to Know in 2024
As a tax attorney, I often field questions from clients about the possibility of the IRS visiting their homes. The idea of a government agency showing up unannounced can be … Read more
How to Stop Wage Garnishments From the IRS
Are you facing the daunting challenge of wage garnishment by the IRS? If so, you’re not alone. Dealing with wage garnishments can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but don’t … Read more
IRS Installment Plan Versus Offer in Compromise
Tax season is coming to a close and with that comes the dreaded IRS audit and collection letters. If you are one of millions of taxpayers who owe the IRS … Read more
Ignoring Your Tax Problems Is Costing You More Than You Think
Finding out you are being audited by the IRS or that you owe a tax debt can be intimidating. It is only natural to want to ignore the problem and … Read more
What to Do When You Have IRS Debt Top From an IRS Debt Attorney
If there is one thing most people don’t know much about, it is the complex inner workings of the tax world. Most of us do our best to file annual … Read more
Most Common Tax Penalties & How To Avoid Them
Filing your taxes correctly and on time is one of the most important things you can do every year to protect your financial situation. This is because, on top of … Read more
Should you hire a Local Tax Attorney or a National Company?
When it comes to resolving an IRS problem, many taxpayers consider hiring a nationalcompany to represent them. While it may seem like a convenient and efficient option,using a local attorney … Read more
Why Should You Hire a Tax Attorney?
Is there anything more frustrating or complicated than filing your taxes? To most people, their federal and state income tax return is little more than a number they have to … Read more
Why Work with a Tax Attorney to Solve an IRS Problem?
Dealing with an IRS problem can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer. Whetherit’s a tax audit, a collection action, or a dispute over a tax liability, the stakes are … Read more
Steven N. Klitzner, P.A. is a tax attorney based in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing tax law for over 40 years, and currently holds a 10.0 rating by Avvo. Mr. Klitzner was appointed to the IRS Service Advisory Council in 2021 and is... 
