IRS Collection Relief

Seattle Attorney for IRS Collections

Whether you are a business owner or an individual, IRS tax problems are real and can result in serious penalties and interest, and sometimes criminal prosecution. If you are facing IRS collections or currently being audited and you don’t know why, it is very important to be represented by a tax attorney who can identify problems to improve your chances of success in disputes with the IRS.

Based in Bellevue and serving Washington State and Seattle, attorney Olga Guzhva will help you understand IRS proceedings against you and put you in the best position to minimize penalties. To consult with us about our tax attorney services and whether they are right for you, we welcome you to contact Guzhva Law Firm to schedule a free phone evaluation.

 

IRS Collection Relief

Relief from Federal Tax Lien

If the taxpayer doesn’t pay the taxes due, a “general tax lien” arises automatically at the time of the IRS assessment against all taxpayer’s “property and rights to property, whether real or personal.” The taxpayer will receive the IRS N…

Relief from Federal Tax Levy / Wage Garnishment by IRS

When taxpayers do not pay taxes owed, the IRS will collect their monies due by any means necessary. Since the IRS has access to your financial records, it generally knows how much money you have and where you keep it, thus, the IRS may garnish your w…

Currently Not Collectible Status

A currently not collectible status indicates that the taxpayer is unable to pay their tax debt without compromising their allowable living expenses. The IRS has guidelines they follow to determine if the taxpayer’s situation falls under this hardsh…

Innocent Spouse Relief

Internal Revenue Code authorizes a joint tax return for husband and wife. In general, IRS can pursue either spouse for any tax delinquencies. Innocent Spouse relief protects a spouse or ex-spouse from certain tax liabilities of the other (ex)spouse.

Installment Agreements

IRS installment agreements are monthly payment plans set up to pay back the taxpayer’s tax liability. The IRS has guidelines as to what amount they will accept and the time frame they will accept it in. Internal Revenue Code requires IRS to enter i…

Offer in Compromise

An IRS offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS that settles a tax debt for less than the full amount owed. The offer program provides eligible taxpayers with a path toward paying off their tax debt and getting a “…

Tax Penalty Abatement

IRS assesses penalties and interest on tax liabilities in order to increase taxes due years ago from hundreds to thousands of dollars. The IRS will sometimes lower or eliminate these fees with a well worded request by your tax attorney.

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