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 | 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 EA | Aug 18, 2022 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures, IRS Tax Lien, Uncategorized
When a taxpayer owes income taxes to the government, one of the major tools at the disposal of the IRS are levies. Levies and seizures include taking the assets of the taxpayers. Typically, these are bank funds but could include investments, retirement funds, vehicles...
by Bob Jablonsky EA | Aug 12, 2022 | IRS Bank Levy, IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Problems, IRS Tax Lien, Uncategorized
If the IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) against you, at this point you probably realize the power of the lien. It can impact your ability to sell assets, get access to credit, and impact your reputation, since it is public information. In prior...
by Bob Jablonsky EA | Jun 21, 2021 | Dallas TX, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Notices, IRS Problems, IRS Tax Lien, Plano TX, Uncategorized
When a Taxpayer owes the IRS, one of IRS’s most powerful tools is the Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL). In this article, we’ll discuss some actions you as a taxpayer can take if the IRS is threatening you with an NFTL. Six Options for a Taxpayer under...
by Bob Jablonsky EA | Jun 7, 2021 | bookkeeping, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Tax Lien, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Agents Tax Deductions, Real Estate Tax Deductions
While you tax Professional should be able to provide advice on deductions that are available to you, it is you as the Real Estate Agent or broker to understand the concepts of Bookkeeping for Realtors. They understand tax law but they don’t know what is going on...
