by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Aug 31, 2026 | IRS Bank Levy, IRS Collection, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures, IRS Tax Lien, Tax Problems, Tax Relief
Inside the IRS Collection Process: What Happens When Your Case Moves to Appeals? If you disagree with an IRS collection decision, you may have the right to take your case to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. But what does that actually mean? Will the IRS stop...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Aug 24, 2026 | IRS Collection, IRS Compliance, IRS Debt Relief, Uncategorized
Falling behind on taxes can happen surprisingly quickly when you are self-employed. You may have had a difficult year, incomplete bookkeeping or an unexpected business setback. Perhaps you filed your returns but could not afford to pay the balances. Or maybe one...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Aug 3, 2026 | IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Notices, Uncategorized
If your spouse owes money to the IRS, you may be worried that the IRS can automatically make you pay the debt. The answer depends on several factors: Did the tax debt arise before or during your marriage? Did you file a joint tax return? Was income omitted or a...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Jul 20, 2026 | IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures, IRS Tax Lien
One of the questions I hear most often is: “I thought Social Security was protected. Can the IRS really take it?” The answer surprises many people. Yes, the IRS can levy a portion of your Social Security benefits to collect unpaid federal taxes. But that...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Jun 15, 2026 | Tax Levies, Tax Liens, Tax Problems, Tax Relief, Unfiled Tax Returns
If you owe the IRS money, have unfiled tax returns, or have been receiving IRS notices that you’ve been avoiding — you’re definitely not alone. For many taxpayers, dealing with the IRS feels overwhelming. Sometimes it starts with fear. Other times, it’s confusion,...
