IRS Tax Resolution Services…Federally Authorized… Strategically Delivered!

When the IRS comes calling, whether through a notice, an audit, a levy, or a garnishment, the most important decision you'll make is who you put in your corner. At Assured Financial Services, our tax resolution practice is led by a federally authorized IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) and active member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) - giving our clients the highest level of IRS representation available under federal law. We handle the full spectrum of tax resolution matters, from manageable IRS notices to urgent, high-stakes enforcement actions If the IRS has your attention, we know exactly what to do next.

What is an Enrolled Agent?
Why Does It Matter for Tax Resolution?

An Enrolled Agent is the only tax professional credential issued directly by the federal government — specifically by the IRS itself. Unlike CPAs or attorneys whose authority to represent clients before the IRS varies by state and circumstance, an Enrolled Agent holds unlimited practice rights before the IRS in all 50 states, on all tax matters, at all administrative levels. That means we can represent you in audits, appeals, collections, and every other IRS proceeding — without limitation, without referral, and without delay.

For clients facing serious IRS enforcement action, that distinction isn't a technicality — it's the difference between having the right advocate in your corner and hoping your situation falls within someone else's scope of practice.

IRS Tax Resolution Services We Offer

No two tax resolution situations are identical! Which is why our approach begins with a thorough assessment of your specific circumstances before we recommend a path forward. Our full range of resolution services includes:

IRS Debt & Back Taxes
Unresolved IRS debt doesn't sit still…it grows through penalties, interest, and compounding enforcement action. We assess your full liability picture, identify every available resolution option, and develop a strategy to address your debt as efficiently and favorably as possible.

IRS Audits & Appeals
Being selected for an IRS audit doesn't mean you owe more, it means the IRS wants to verify what you've reported. We represent businesses and individuals through correspondence audits, office audits, and field examinations…and if audit outcomes are disputed, we pursue the appeals process aggressively and methodically.

Wage Garnishments & Bank Levies
A garnishment or levy is one of the most urgent situations in tax resolution and one where speed and expertise matter enormously. We move quickly to halt enforcement action, communicate directly with the IRS on your behalf, and pursue the resolution path that protects your income, your accounts, and your business operations.

Installment Agreements
For taxpayers who can't pay their full liability immediately but don't qualify for other resolution programs, a structured installment agreement with the IRS can provide a manageable, compliant path forward. We negotiate the terms, structure the agreement strategically, and ensure the arrangement is sustainable for your financial situation.

Innocent Spouse Relief
When a tax liability arises from a spouse's or former spouse's actions — misreported income, improper deductions, or fraudulent filings — innocent spouse relief may protect you from being held responsible for a debt that isn't truly yours. We evaluate eligibility carefully and build the strongest possible case for relief.

Unfiled Tax Returns
Unfiled returns are one of the most common triggers for IRS enforcement, and one of the most manageable problems to resolve when handled correctly. We prepare and file delinquent returns accurately, strategically, and with full awareness of how each filing affects your overall resolution position.

Penalty Abatement
The IRS assesses penalties routinely, but they also remove them when the right case is made. We evaluate your eligibility for first-time penalty abatement, reasonable cause abatement, and other penalty relief programs, and we prepare and submit abatement requests that give you the strongest possible chance of a favorable outcome.

Offers in Compromise (OIC)
An Offer in Compromise allows qualifying taxpayers to settle their IRS debt for less than the full amount owed. It is one of the most misunderstood and most misrepresented resolution options available. We conduct a rigorous pre-qualification assessment before recommending an OIC, prepare a complete and well-documented submission, and manage the process through to resolution. We never recommend an OIC when a better option exists, and we never promise outcomes we can't support!

Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status
When a taxpayer genuinely cannot pay their IRS debt without creating significant financial hardship, Currently Not Collectible status temporarily suspends IRS collection activity. We assess eligibility, prepare the necessary documentation, and manage the CNC designation to protect clients during periods of genuine financial difficulty.

Payroll Tax Resolution (IRS Form 941)
Payroll tax issues — unpaid 941 deposits, Trust Fund Recovery Penalty assessments, and employment tax delinquencies — are among the most serious tax problems a business can face. The IRS prioritizes payroll tax enforcement aggressively, and personal liability can extend to business owners and responsible parties. We handle payroll tax resolution with the urgency it requires, protecting both the business entity and the individuals at risk of personal assessment.

Who We Serve

Businesses
From small businesses facing payroll tax delinquencies and audit exposure to established companies with multi-year back tax liabilities, we represent business entities through every stage of IRS resolution: protecting the company, its operations, and where applicable, the owners and officers at risk of personal liability.

Our tax resolution clients come to us from two very different directions, but they share one thing in common. They need the situation resolved correctly, completely, and with as little additional disruption to their lives or businesses as possible.

Individuals
Whether you're a high-income earner with a complex tax situation that got away from you, an expat or foreign national with unfiled U.S. returns, or an individual facing aggressive IRS enforcement action; we bring the same level of federally authorized expertise and strategic advocacy to every personal resolution matter we handle.

Our Tax Resolution Process

We don't make promises before we understand your situation — and we don't recommend solutions before we've examined every option. Here's how we approach every tax resolution engagement:

Step 1 - Confidential Assessment
We begin with a thorough review of your IRS account transcripts, notices, and filing history to build a complete picture of where things stand. Nothing is assumed. Everything is verified.

Step 3 - IRS Representation
& Negotiation
We take over all communication with the IRS on your behalf. You no longer speak to the IRS directly we handle every interaction, negotiation, and submission. Our goal is to resolve your matter as efficiently and favorably as the facts of your case allow.

Step 2 - Strategy Development Once we understand the full scope of your situation, we identify every resolution option available to you and give you a straight, honest assessment of which path makes the most sense given your specific circumstances,

Step 4 - Resolution & Forward Planning
Once your matter is resolved, we don't just close the file. We work with you to ensure you're positioned for ongoing compliance and where appropriate, we integrate your resolution outcome into a broader tax strategy to prevent future exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

If the IRS has your attention, whether through a notice, an audit, a mounting balance, or active enforcement…the time to act is now! The longer an IRS matter goes unaddressed, the fewer options you have available. Let's assess your situation, identify your best path forward, and get to work. Schedule you free 30-minute consultation, today.

  • The IRS evaluates OIC eligibility based on your reasonable collection potential (a calculation that accounts for your income, expenses, assets, and future earning capacity). Many taxpayers who inquire about an OIC don't actually qualify and submitting a premature or poorly prepared offer can actually harm your position. We conduct a thorough pre-qualification assessment before recommending an OIC, so you know exactly where you stand before any submission is made.

  • Do not ignore it and do not respond to the IRS without representation! IRS notices are time-sensitive, and an uninformed or incomplete response can escalate your situation significantly. Contact AFS as soon as you receive any IRS correspondence. We'll review the notice, explain exactly what it means, and take immediate action to protect your position.

  • In most cases, yes! But speed matters enormously. Once a levy or garnishment is in place, the IRS has already moved into active enforcement mode. We act quickly to establish communication with the IRS, demonstrate that resolution is actively being pursued, and request a release of the enforcement action while a longer-term resolution is negotiated. The sooner you contact us, the more options we have available.

  • The tax resolution industry is, unfortunately, filled with firms that make aggressive promises "settle for pennies on the dollar," "guaranteed results", without the credentials or follow-through to back them up. AFS is a federally authorized Enrolled Agent practice with active ASTPS membership, meaning we are held to rigorous professional and ethical standards in everything we do. We don't promise outcomes we can't support. We don't recommend solutions that don't fit your situation. And we never disappear after you've paid, we stay with you through every stage of the resolution process.

All tax resolution matters are handled with complete confidentiality by our in-house, U.S. based team. We welcome clients across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and nationwide.