Federal Back Taxes

If you owe back taxes, you are not alone. According to IRS statistics, there are over 10 million people with delinquent taxes in the U.S. and 3.7million of those people have not filed their tax returns on a timely basis.  Although it may take some time for the IRS to catch up with delinquent taxpayers, once you are on their radar, they will take steps to collect your back taxes.  In 2010, the IRS issued over 1 million federal tax liens, levied 3.6 million bank accounts, and seized property in over 600,000 cases.

At ASAP Tax Relief we specialize in helping people with back tax problems by:

• Preparing prior year returns (federal and state)
• Stopping bank levies
• Stopping wage garnishments
• Stopping IRS and state collection activities
• Setting up affordable installment agreements
• Dealing with federal and state tax authorities for you
• Negotiating with tax authorities to see if we can settle your back taxes for less.

State Back Taxes

Often, state tax authorities act more quickly on collecting delinquent back taxes.  They have similar tools at their disposal including, wage garnishments, bank levies, and property seizures.   And some states go a step further by suspending driver licenses, including commercial licenses.  States also have their own Revenue Officers to go after the income and assets of delinquent taxpayers.  Once you settle your state back taxes, you’re likely to find that the IRS is now knocking at your door.

Most likely you’ve received a notice from the IRS or state taxing authority already.  These notices are sometimes confusing, but they should not be ignored. (Click here for more detail on dealing with IRS Notices.)

Back tax cases the IRS deems most important are assigned to IRS Revenue Officers. They are the “A-Team” for the IRS and they have the power to garnish your wages; levy, seize, and freeze you bank accounts; put liens on your real estate; and seize your personal property. (For more information on dealing with IRS Revenue Officers click here.)  Once a Revenue Officer has been assigned to collect the back taxes on your account, you really should have professional representation. Revenue Officers play hardball and you need a tax professional on your side to make sure your interests and rights are not compromised.

Options for Dealing with Back Taxes

Fortunately there are a variety of options available to you to settle your back taxes and get the federal and state authorities off your back.  The worst thing you can do is to ignore your back tax problem because the authorities will only escalate their collection efforts against you.  There is a probably a range of options available to you.   To learn more about your options, try our Tax Resolution Wizard or just give us a call.

ASAP Tax Relief has the expertise to create a back tax solution that is tailored to your particular circumstances.   Contact us at 1-855-375-5400, complete the Free Consultation Form, or click the “Live Help”button to get started today and put your back taxes behind you.