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Stop IRS Levies! Request a CDP Appeals Hearing
https://youtu.be/NLWehAX5uEA If you received an IRS Final Notice of Intent to Levy — often called Letter 1058 or LT11 — you still have important rights, but you need to act quickly! In this video, Bob Jablonsky, Enrolled Agent and tax resolution specialist, explains...
Business Owner – 80 Mths in Prison for Payroll Tax Fraud
A Virginia business owner was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for failing to pay over employment taxes withheld from his employees. Over several years, he kept the taxes instead of sending them to the IRS, causing a $3 million tax loss. The IRS considers...
IRS Took Money From Your Bank? Here’s What to Do NOW!
https://youtu.be/XPvSdNpJ8X0 Worried the IRS might levy your bank account? This video explains exactly how IRS bank levies work, what triggers them, how much the IRS can take, and how you can stop or release a levy before your money is gone. Tax resolution expert Bob...
Owe The IRS? A Payment Plan Could Save Your Paycheck
If you owe the IRS and you’re scared to open the mail, you’re not alone — but ignoring the problem is risky. With the IRS using more automation and faster enforcement tools than ever, taxpayers who owe money are being identified and pursued much more quickly. One of...
Lesson from a Florida Tax Evasion Case: The Cover-Up Is Always Worse Than the Debt
A Florida man was recently charged with tax evasion and filing false returns after allegedly hiding millions of dollars in income over several years. According to court documents, he stopped filing tax returns once his business became profitable — and when the IRS...
The Truth About the Offer in Compromise — Separating Myth from Reality
You’ve probably heard the ads: “Settle your tax debt for pennies on the dollar!” Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, that’s where many taxpayers get misled. The Offer in Compromise (OIC) is one of the most powerful IRS programs available — but it’s also one of the...
NH Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Tax Return
A New Hampshire business owner recently pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return after hiding over $1 million in business income through an under-the-table cash payroll. By cashing client checks made payable to “cash” and paying employees off the books, she not...
What It Means to Be in the IRS Automated Collection System (ACS)
When taxpayers fall behind on their federal tax obligations, the IRS has multiple tools at its disposal to initiate collection. One of the most common — and least understood — is the Automated Collection System (ACS). If you’ve received letters from the IRS or had...
Innocent Spouse Relief Explained
When you file a joint tax return, both you and your spouse are equally responsible for any taxes owed—even if one of you earned all the income or made all the financial decisions. But what if your spouse (or ex-spouse) made mistakes, committed fraud, or hid income...
Can the IRS Really Take Your Home?
If you’re behind on your taxes, it’s natural to worry about the worst-case scenario: Can the IRS actually take your home? The short answer is yes—but it’s far more complicated than many people realize. While property seizures do happen, they’re typically a last resort...