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 | Jun 15, 2026 | Tax Levies, Tax Liens, Tax Problems, Tax Relief, Unfiled Tax Returns
If you owe the IRS money, have unfiled tax returns, or have been receiving IRS notices that you’ve been avoiding — you’re definitely not alone. For many taxpayers, dealing with the IRS feels overwhelming. Sometimes it starts with fear. Other times, it’s confusion,...
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 | Apr 10, 2024 | IRS Problems, Uncategorized
Unfortunately, many small business owners and independent contractors who are required to pay estimated tax payments, find themselves owing the IRS at the end of the year. When faced with these problems, the instinct is often to hide from the problem until the...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Feb 19, 2024 | IRS Problems
The IRS has put collections on hold over the past few years. Due to a combination of a budget that’s been slashed over the past 10 years as well as the challenges of COVID, the IRS had ceased taking aggressive actions against most taxpayers since 2020. But...
