by Bob Jablonsky | Mar 16, 2026 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Problems
In this video, I explain 1. What happens when you don’t file tax returns 2. What an IRS Substitute for Return (SFR) is 3. How many years the IRS usually requires 4. Whether you can go to jail, and 5. What to do if you can’t afford to pay If you are behind on tax...
by Bob Jablonsky | Mar 9, 2026 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems
Every year I speak with numerous taxpayers who delay filing their tax return because they know they will owe the IRS money and they cannot afford to pay it. It’s a very common reaction. Many people think that if they cannot pay their tax bill, it is better to wait...
by Bob Jablonsky | Feb 26, 2026 | IRS Problems, SFR, Unfiled Tax Returns
If you haven’t filed tax returns in years, you may feel completely overwhelmed. I regularly speak with taxpayers who believe they must file 10, 15, or even 20 years of back tax returns before they can fix their IRS problem. In most cases, that’s simply not true. There...
by Bob Jablonsky | Feb 10, 2026 | IRS Assessed Tax, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Problems
If you believe the IRS is wrong about how much you owe, a Doubt as to Liability Offer in Compromise (OIC) may be the solution. This lesser-known but powerful IRS program allows taxpayers to settle a tax debt when there’s legitimate doubt that the assessed tax is...
by Bob Jablonsky | Feb 9, 2026 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Notices, IRS Problems
If you received an IRS letter by certified mail, this is not a routine notice — and ignoring it can seriously limit your options. When the IRS sends something by certified mail, it usually means: • Your case has reached a serious stage, • Deadlines now matter • The...
