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 | 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 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 | Feb 2, 2026 | CP504 Notice, IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Garnishments, IRS Seizures, Uncategorized
ave you received a CP504 Notice from the IRS and aren’t sure what it means or what to do next? You’re not alone — and this step-by-step breakdown will help you understand exactly what this letter is, why you got it, and what actions you should take right now to...
by Bob Jablonsky EA | Nov 2, 2023 | CSED, Currently Not Collectible, IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, Offer-In-Compromise
Taxation, while a civic duty that keeps our country running, can sometimes become a hefty burden for individuals and businesses, especially during challenging economic times. Now that tax season is over, many taxpayers are finding that they owed the IRS money. How...
