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 | 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 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 9, 2026 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems
Every year I speak with numerous taxpayers who delay filing their tax return because they know they will owe the IRS money and they cannot afford to pay it. It’s a very common reaction. Many people think that if they cannot pay their tax bill, it is better to wait...
by Bob Jablonsky EA | Nov 16, 2023 | IRS Penalties, IRS Problems
When filing your taxes, one misstep and you might find yourself facing tax penalties and interest that can quickly accumulate, adding strain to your financial situation. This article aims to demystify tax penalties, how they accumulate, and ways to minimize or avoid...
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...
