Frequently Asked Questions

Tax relief refers to various programs and strategies designed to reduce the burden of dealing with IRS tax debt. Here at Alleviate Tax, we provide personalized services to help individuals and businesses navigate complicated IRS rules while finding the best resolution options - including Offer in Compromise, Penalty Abatement, Installment Agreements, and Currently Not Collectible status - tailored to your specific needs.

Remember that a consultation call is always free! At Alleviate Tax, we promote transparency with a flat-fee pricing model for each phase (Phase 1: Investigation & Phase 2: Resolution). All clients are informed of costs upfront with no hidden or additional fees once onboarded. Exact pricing depends on your case complexity and is provided during your free consultation.

Phase 1 (Investigation) typically takes 1-2 weeks. Phase 2 (Active Resolution) can take anywhere from 2-10 months depending on your specific circumstances, the resolution strategy, and the IRS's response time. We keep you updated throughout the entire process.

While we cannot guarantee a specific resolution result with the IRS, we will always fight to bring our clients the best possible outcome. From the very start, our clients are our #1 priority and we strive to provide the best service in the nation. We've successfully resolved over $500M+ in tax debt since 2018, demonstrating our proven track record of helping taxpayers achieve relief.

While it is possible to ignore tax debt, many taxpayers who do so face serious consequences. If you do nothing, the debt will continue to grow with interest, late fees, and penalties. You'll also live with constant stress and fear that the IRS may garnish your wages, levy your bank accounts, or seize your assets as part of their collection efforts. Taking action now can prevent these serious consequences and give you peace of mind.

Yes, you can represent yourself with the IRS - there's nothing we do that you cannot technically do on your own. However, most people choose professional representation for good reason. Tax debt situations are often complicated, involving unfiled years, penalties, and potential IRS collection actions like wage garnishment or bank levies. Additionally, reaching an IRS representative can take 45 minutes or longer, and navigating their complex procedures without expertise can lead to missed opportunities for relief. We provide the experience and efficiency that most taxpayers find invaluable when resolving their tax debt.

Most taxpayers dealing with IRS tax debt qualify for some form of relief. Eligibility depends on individual factors such as your tax liability owed, delinquent tax years involved, income, expenses, assets, and IRS compliance status. Contact us for a free consultation to see if you qualify!

Not filing tax returns is common among taxpayers with debt. We can help! We'll obtain your tax transcripts from the IRS, reconstruct and file your missing returns, and then work on resolving your debt. Filing delinquent returns is often the first step toward getting back in compliance.

If the IRS is already taking action against you, time is of the essence. Wage Garnishment Removal and Bank Levy Releases fall under the services we provide during our Resolution phase. We can help stop these actions by negotiating with the IRS and establishing a resolution plan. Contact us immediately so we can help prevent the IRS from taking more of your hard-earned money!

Our free consultation takes as little as 15 minutes. During this time, we'll help you make sense of your tax situation with the IRS, review any letters you've received, understand your financial circumstances, and determine if you qualify for our services. There is no obligation during or after the consultation - it's provided as a zero-cost resource for anyone who needs help.

Phase 1 is absolutely necessary to understand the full extent of your tax situation with the IRS. This includes a comprehensive review of your circumstances, how many years you haven't filed (if any), and your total tax obligation. This process alone can take an experienced tax professional many hours to complete. Once we know your complete tax history and all available options, we can then present customized solutions for resolution in Phase 2.

In Phase 1, we initiate client protection, establish communication with the IRS on your behalf, obtain complete IRS transcripts and records, analyze your financial situation in detail, review all possible resolution options, and present you with a customized case summary and strategy. Once the investigation is completed, we schedule a final consultation to go over the results and details of our findings.

Phase 2 is where we execute the plan to bring you the most tax relief available. We negotiate directly with the IRS, submit all required documentation, fight for penalty abatement when applicable, and work to secure the best possible resolution (Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreement, or Currently Not Collectible status). While specific resolutions are not guaranteed, all resolution options will guarantee compliance status with the IRS once completed.

No, there is absolutely no obligation to continue. After Phase 1, you'll know exactly what you owe, why you owe it, and all available options to resolve your tax debt. You're free to take this information and proceed however you choose. However, it's important to understand that tax debt won't resolve itself - it will continue to grow with interest, penalties, and late fees unless action is taken.

No! Upon enrolling in our services, we will take care of all communications with the IRS on your behalf. We'll provide you with a Power of Attorney form that authorizes us to represent you, which means the IRS will contact us directly instead of you. We can also provide representation against Collection Agencies and Revenue Officers.

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an agreement between you and the IRS to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed. It's one of the hardest resolutions to achieve, requiring extensive documentation and IRS approval. While only a small percentage of taxpayers qualify, those who do can see significant savings. Contact us for a free consultation to see if you qualify for an OIC.

Penalty Abatement is the removal of penalties (and sometimes interest) added to your tax debt. If you have reasonable cause for not paying or filing on time, we can often get these penalties removed, which can reduce your total debt by thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. During your consultation, we'll evaluate your eligibility for penalty abatement.

An Installment Agreement is a payment plan with the IRS that allows you to pay your tax debt over time in monthly installments. We negotiate reasonable payment amounts based on your financial situation. This is often the best option for taxpayers who cannot pay their debt in full but can afford monthly payments. Contact us to determine the right payment plan for your circumstances.

Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status is when the IRS agrees to temporarily stop collection actions because paying your tax debt would cause financial hardship. While in CNC status, your debt still exists and interest/penalties continue to accrue, but the IRS will not garnish wages or levy accounts. We can help you apply for CNC status if you meet the IRS's strict financial hardship criteria.

If you are in need, we want to help. While our Investigation fee is required to be paid upfront, you may qualify for a hardship discount. If qualified for our Resolution program, we can set up a payment plan directly with us or explore possible financing options with top lending partners in the industry.

We accept all major credit cards, ACH transactions, and wire transfers. Financing options are also available for our Resolution program through our lending partners.

Yes! Our consultation is completely free and exists as a zero-cost resource that we provide to the public. We'll provide honest guidance about your situation with the IRS and whether we can help - even if you decide not to move forward with our services. Our team of experts is waiting and available for you to call.