In March of 2020, the IRS shut down substantially all of its enforcement. This included the Automated Collections Service and thee many field agent Revenue Officers. The lien unit shut off. The Automated Under-reporter Unit shut down. The Automated Substitute … more

Clients and friends asked me all of 2018 how the changes to the tax code were going to affect our work. “Does this mean you’re going to see more or fewer clients?” “Does this mean the IRS will have more … more

What to do if you agree you owe your back tax bill, want to pay it off as soon as possible, but really can’t afford to make payments on an Installment Agreement? If you have a retirement account you might … more

For the last several months, our clients and prospective clients have been receiving notices from IRS that their “seriously delinquent” accounts are now being referred for passport suspension or renewal-block.  Today, we try to articulate what this really means and … more

For years now, the IRS has allowed taxpayers in certain small-dollar Installment Agreements to petition for withdrawal of their tax liens.  This followed the lien-happy aughts when debts over $5000 got liens fairly quickly, driving down credit scores and driving … more

When a tax problem goes on long enough, or gets big enough, the IRS will move the case out of automated collections to a local Revenue Officer for enforcement. That’s when you get the knock on the door and the pit … more

The Offer in Compromise is the A+ resolution for any back tax problem (other than winning the lottery to pay it off, maybe).  The Revenue Officer venue can be the F of Enforcement venues.  (Nothing against Revenue Officers except the … more