DEALING WITH IRS PROBLEMS CAN BE OVERWHELMING, ESPECIALLY WHEN TAX DEBT STARTS TO GROW OR COLLECTION NOTICES ARRIVE.
Tax Resolution
Experienced IRS Representation for Complex Tax Issues
Tax resolution is the core service at Robles Tax Solutions, LLC and is often the first step toward long-term financial stability. The firm works with clients facing back taxes, IRS audits, unfiled returns, wage garnishments, bank levies, and tax debt of $25,000 or more. With deep experience handling IRS negotiations, Robles Tax Solutions, LLC helps clients understand their options and move toward compliance while minimizing financial strain.
Clients seeking IRS tax help in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina benefit from having a dedicated advocate who understands both federal tax law and IRS procedures. As an Enrolled Agent and with Giny Robles licensed as a CPA in North Carolina, the firm is authorized to represent clients directly before the IRS, handling communication and negotiations on their behalf.
Tailored Solutions for Individuals & Business Owners
Every tax situation is different. Robles Tax Solutions, LLC takes a personalized approach to tax relief services, evaluating each client’s financial picture to determine the most effective resolution strategy. This may include assistance with back taxes, installment agreements, penalty relief, or other IRS-approved options. The firm also works extensively with self-employed individuals and small business owners who need specialized tax debt help while keeping their businesses operational.
Common IRS Problems We Resolve
Non-Filing: What Happens If You Don't File
If you fail to file, the IRS may file a substitute return on your behalf. A substitute return will not include any of the deductions a tax professional would typically claim on your behalf. In fact, it generally allows only one exemption, filing as single or married filing separately, which usually results in a significantly higher tax liability than if you had filed yourself.
Understanding Federal Tax Liens
A federal tax lien arises when a tax return is filed, and the tax isn't paid after a demand for payment is made. The lien attaches to all of a taxpayer's property and rights to property, giving the IRS authority to claim proceeds from the sale of real estate or other assets. To protect its priority against other creditors, the IRS will file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, which puts other parties on notice of its claim.
IRS Passport Certification & Revocation
If you owe seriously delinquent tax debt, the IRS can certify your case to the State Department, which can deny, revoke, or limit your passport. This catches many taxpayers off guard, especially those who travel for work or have family abroad. Resolving the underlying tax debt, or establishing an approved payment arrangement, is typically required before certification can be reversed and your passport restored.
Bank & Wage Levies
An IRS levy is the legal seizure of property to satisfy a tax debt. This can mean garnishing wages directly from a paycheck, seizing funds from a bank account, or in some cases taking other property. Levies typically follow a series of unanswered notices, including a Final Notice of Intent to Levy, and once issued, they continue until the debt is resolved or the levy is released. Acting quickly, before or immediately after a levy is issued, gives you far more options than waiting.
IRS Audits
Receiving an audit notice is not necessarily a sign that you made an error or acted dishonestly. Audit letters come with specific deadlines and a clear description of what's being reviewed. Understanding exactly what the IRS is questioning and responding within the required timeframe are critical to a favorable outcome, whether that means resolving the audit quickly or contesting the IRS's findings.
IRS Appeals & Collection Due Process Hearings
If you disagree with an IRS collection action, such as a levy or lien, or the outcome of an audit, you generally have the right to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals. A Collection Due Process hearing can pause certain collection activity while your case is reviewed and is often a critical opportunity to resolve a dispute before it escalates further.
Common Resolution Options
Reduce Your IRS Debt with an Offer in Compromise
Qualifying for an Offer in Compromise can save you thousands of dollars in taxes, penalties, and interest. An Offer in Compromise is an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS to settle a tax liability for less than the full amount owed. Absent special circumstances, an offer typically will not be accepted if the IRS believes the liability can be paid in full as a lump sum or through a payment agreement.
Installment Agreements
If you can't pay your tax debt in full, an installment agreement allows you to pay it off over time through manageable monthly payments. Depending on your financial situation, this may be a full-pay installment agreement, in which the entire balance is eventually paid, or a partial payment installment agreement (PPIA), in which the IRS accepts less than the full amount owed based on your ability to pay. Setting up the right type of agreement, rather than defaulting to whatever the IRS initially proposes, can significantly affect what you end up paying.
Currently Not Collectible Status
If paying your tax debt would create a genuine financial hardship, the IRS can classify your account as currently not collectible (CNC). This pauses active collection efforts, including levies and garnishments, while your financial situation is reviewed regularly. CNC status doesn't eliminate the debt, but it can provide real breathing room while you get back on stable footing.
Penalty Abatement
The IRS adds penalties for late filing, late payment, and other compliance failures, often making an already difficult balance significantly larger. In many cases, penalties can be reduced or removed entirely if you have reasonable cause, such as illness, a natural disaster, or other circumstances beyond your control, or if you qualify under the IRS's first-time penalty abatement policy.
Innocent Spouse Relief
Many married taxpayers file a joint return because of the benefits this filing status allows. Both spouses are jointly and individually responsible for the tax, interest, and penalties due on a joint return, even after divorce, and even if a divorce decree assigns responsibility to one spouse. In some cases, a spouse may be relieved of the tax, interest, and penalties on a joint return through one of three types of relief: innocent spouse relief, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
A Foundation for Long-Term Compliance
Unlike firms that focus solely on resolving IRS problems, Robles Tax Solutions, LLC uses tax resolution as a starting point. Once IRS issues are addressed, clients are guided toward proactive tax planning, accurate tax preparation, and, when applicable, ongoing bookkeeping and payroll support. This approach helps prevent repeat issues and supports long-term financial health.