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 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 | 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 | 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 | Jan 27, 2026 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Problems, Partial Pay Installment Agreement
Are you struggling with IRS debt and can’t afford the payment plan that they are requesting? The Partial Payment Installment Agreement (PPIA) may allow you to make affordable monthly payments and have the remaining balance forgiven when the statute expires. In this...
by Bob Jablonsky EA | Oct 15, 2023 | IRS Bank Levy, IRS Collection, IRS Compliance, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Notices, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems
Paying taxes is a civic responsibility that every working American is subjected to. However, millions of Americans find themselves in hot water with the IRS. Some intentional and others are inadvertent, but understanding the common ways people get into tax troubles...
