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,...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | May 18, 2026 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Problems, Partial Pay Installment Agreement, PPIA
If you owe the IRS a large tax debt—$50,000, $100,000, or more—you may feel like there’s no realistic way to ever pay it off. Many taxpayers assume they only have two choices: Pay the IRS in full Settle through an Offer in Compromise But there’s another option many...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Apr 27, 2026 | IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Notices, IRS Problems
If you owe back taxes, you may have experienced a confusing—and frightening—pattern: months or even years of silence from the Internal Revenue Service, followed by a sudden flood of threatening letters, levies, or liens. Many taxpayers assume the IRS has forgotten...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Apr 20, 2026 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Notices
If you’ve started receiving letters from the IRS, you’re probably asking yourself 👉 How serious is this?👉 What happens next?👉 Am I in trouble? The truth is, IRS collection notices follow a predictable sequence—and understanding where you are in that process can make a...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Apr 13, 2026 | IRS Bank Levy, IRS Collection, IRS Compliance, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures
If you owe the IRS and your balance seems to be increasing every month, you’re not alone—and more importantly, it’s usually not a mistake. Many taxpayers are shocked to discover that even if they haven’t filed a new return or received a recent notice, their IRS...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Apr 1, 2026 | IRS Notices, IRS Problems, SFR
If you haven’t filed your tax returns for several years, the IRS may take matters into its own hands. This process is called a Substitute for Return (SFR)—and it can significantly increase your tax liability. What Is a Substitute for Return? An SFR is a tax return...
by Bob Jablonsky | Mar 30, 2026 | IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures, IRS Tax Lien
If the IRS has assigned a Revenue Officer to your case, it’s a clear sign that your situation has escalated beyond routine collections. Most taxpayers deal with the IRS through notices in the mail or the Automated Collection System (ACS). But when a Revenue Officer...
by Bob Jablonsky | Mar 27, 2026 | IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures
A CP2000 notice is sent when the IRS believes there’s a difference between the income reported on your tax return and the information they received from third parties like employers, banks, or brokerage firms. In other words, the IRS is saying: “Based on the...
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...
