IRS Notices
I received an IRS notice — now what?
What every CP, LT, and LTR letter means, the deadlines printed on each one, and the order collection actions actually escalate.
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Plain-English IRS guides.
Quick answers from real Enrolled Agents. Got a specific notice or question? Call 877-924-1040.
Guides
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Wage Garnishment
How to stop an IRS wage garnishment
Step-by-step on how an Enrolled Agent gets an IRS wage levy released before your next paycheck.
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What is an Offer in Compromise?
How the IRS calculates Reasonable Collection Potential — and the realistic test for whether an OIC will be accepted.
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I have not filed in years. What should I do first?
Why pulling IRS transcripts comes before filing — and how to avoid triggering an audit on a catch-up filing.
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First-Time Penalty Abatement explained
The 3-year clean-history rule and how to claim First-Time Abatement — plus when Reasonable Cause is the better route.
Read the guideHardship
What is Currently Not Collectible status?
How financial hardship pauses IRS collection — what CNC stops, what it does not, and when the IRS revisits the case.
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How much do tax resolution services cost — and is it worth it?
How tax resolution services are priced, what's actually included at each fee level, and how to tell whether hiring a pro will save you more than it costs.
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The IRS Fresh Start Program: A Complete Guide
The IRS Fresh Start Program explained — who qualifies, what relief options it unlocks (Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements, lien withdrawals), and how to apply.
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