When the IRS starts sending notices,
the stress can feel overwhelming. Maybe you owe back taxes. Maybe your paycheck is being garnished. Maybe the IRS filed a lien, threatened a levy, or sent a passport notice.
You may have options — but the right option depends on your tax years, IRS notices, income, expenses, assets, compliance status, and collection deadlines.
At Paragon Law Group, we help individuals and business owners understand what the IRS is saying, what the IRS may do next, and what resolution strategy may fit their situation.
RECEIVED ONE OF THESE
IRS Notices or Actions?
Contact our office promptly if you received or are facing:
IRS wage garnishment
Bank levy
Federal tax lien
Final Notice of Intent to Levy
LT11, CP90, CP504, or Letter 1058
CP2000 underreporter notice
Audit or examination notice
Passport certification notice
Revenue Officer contact
Payroll tax notice
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty notice
Unfiled tax return notice
Some IRS notices have short deadlines. Missing a deadline may limit appeal rights or make the case harder to resolve.
WE DO NOT GUESS. WE ANALYZE.
WHAT MAKES OUR APPROACH DIFFERENT
Many taxpayers hear phrases like “Fresh Start,” “pennies on the dollar,” or “guaranteed settlement.” Those phrases can be misleading.
The IRS does not accept a resolution because someone wants one. The IRS looks at records, deadlines, income, expenses, assets, equity, filing compliance, and ability to pay.
Our review confirms what you owe, identifies any filing or collection issues, and determines the best resolution strategy based on your situation.
JUDGMENT-FREE HELP
for Serious IRS Problems
People fall behind for many reasons: job loss, divorce, medical issues, business problems, self-employment taxes, payroll tax trouble, missed notices, or returns that were never filed.
Our job is not to shame you. Our job is to help you understand the problem, protect your rights, and evaluate the available path forward.
Whether you owe $10,000 or $500,000+, the first step is the same:
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Open the file
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Review the records
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Understand the IRS position
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Build a plan
Possible IRS Tax Resolution Options
Every case is different. Depending on your facts, one or more of the following options may be available.
Offer in Compromise (also known as Fresh Start)
An Offer in Compromise (Fresh Start) may allow you to settle IRS debt for less than you owe if you qualify financially.
Installment Agreement
An installment agreement may allow you to pay the IRS over time. The payment amount and terms depend on the balance owed, the tax years involved, IRS status, and ability to pay.
Partial-Pay Installment Agreement
A partial-pay installment agreement may apply when you can afford some monthly payment, but not enough to fully pay the IRS before the collection period expires.
Currently Not Collectible Status
Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status may temporarily stop IRS collection if you're unable to pay due to financial hardship.
Penalty Abatement
Penalty relief may be available through first-time abatement or reasonable cause, reducing your balance but not the full tax debt.
Collection Due Process Appeal
If the IRS issued a lien or levy notice, appeal rights may be available. Timing matters. Missing the deadline may reduce your options.
Audit Reconsideration
If the IRS assessed tax after an audit and you did not respond, did not receive the notice, or later found records, audit reconsideration may be reviewed.
Innocent Spouse Relief
If a spouse or former spouse caused or contributed to a joint tax problem, innocent spouse relief may need to be evaluated.
Payroll Tax and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Defense
Payroll tax cases are serious. Business owners, officers, bookkeepers, or responsible persons may face personal exposure if trust fund taxes were not paid. These cases require careful review.
PROCESS
How Our IRS Resolution Process Works
Confidential Case Review
We start by listening. You explain what happened, what notices you received, what years are involved, and whether there is an active levy, garnishment, lien, or Revenue Officer.
IRS Notice and Transcript Review
We review the IRS notices and, when representation is established, obtain IRS transcripts to understand what the IRS file shows.
Compliance Check
The IRS usually wants taxpayers to be current with required filings and current-year taxes before granting many resolution options. If returns are missing, that must be addressed.
Financial Analysis
We review income, necessary expenses, assets, bank accounts, vehicles, real estate, retirement accounts, business assets, debts, and household situation.
Strategy Recommendation
After the analysis, we recommend the most suitable solution, such as an OIC, installment agreement, CNC, penalty abatement, appeal, or another strategy.
IRS Communication and Negotiation
When authorized, our office communicates with the IRS and works to present the strongest available position based on the facts and law.
