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 | 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...
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...
