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An Overview of Our Process
If you are being targeted by the IRS for unpaid taxes, you are probably feeling the pressure of the IRS collections process. As you’re already aware that is an unpleasant and stressful experience. We want you to feel confident and secure in understanding how Total Tax, Inc will protect you and help you achieve freedom from IRS and tax debt.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What to Expect With Us:
Consultation
What happens in the consultation?
The purpose of the consultation is to identify the cause of your tax problem and discuss the options to reach a solution with the IRS.
- We will ask about your current situation and what the IRS is doing to collect from you.
- We will gather information from you that will help us determine what caused your tax problem and what your options are to resolve the situation.
- We will explain your options.
- If your situation is something you can resolve yourself, we will explain what you need to do.
- If your situation requires professional assistance, we will explain what you can expect if you hire us and provide you with a quote for our services.
You will speak with a licensed tax professional, not a salesperson.
Will I need all of my tax information in front of me when I call?
No. Having copies of any notices you have received from the IRS can be helpful but is not required.
Do you charge for the consultation?
No, the consultation is free.
How long does the consultation take?
It varies, but generally, you should plan on having about 15 minutes available.
Do I have to decide during the consultation?
No, and there is no obligation. After the consultation, the Tax Consultant will e-mail you the information discussed and all of the information you will need to get started. You can review it on your own time and make your decision.
Fees
I’ve called other places and they want my credit card number and a big payment
before they will review my case. Is that how you guys work?
No. The initial consultation and review of your case are always free.
Our fees are based on the amount and scope of services required to resolve your specific tax problem. We will disclose the services and corresponding fees as part of the consultation and we do not charge for Compliance Checks or Account Investigations. The total cost for the services quoted is final, so you know the overall cost before you make a decision.
I don’t have a lot of money. How do you make your services affordable?
We understand that most people experiencing IRS issues are already under financial duress, so we tailor payment plans that consider those matters. We never require full payment in advance.
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Qualifications
There are a lot of Tax Relief companies to choose from. Why should I choose you?
With over 30 years in the tax business, we have learned the importance of maintaining the highest level of client service and results. For people facing an IRS tax issue, that means setting appropriate expectations, meeting those expectations, and maintaining regular and timely communication. Your case will be assigned to a Case Team that will be with you from start to finish and will be your go-to point of contact.
We do what we say – this is the best way we know to build and maintain trust with our clients.
Are the members of your executive management team licensed tax professionals?
Yes. Tamar Johnson, CPA, owns Total Tax, Inc. She only employs CPAs and Enrolled Agents (EAs) as Case Managers and Tax Accountants.
Will the person handling my case be a licensed tax professional?
Yes, all cases are assigned to a Case Manager. We only employ CPAs and Enrolled Agents (EAs) to manage your case.
Is the size of the company important?
Tax Relief Companies come in all sizes and each will tell you why they are positioned to provide the best service.
The largest firms will point out their resources and brand recognition while avoiding the negatives associated with the high fees required to support their overhead and the potential for poor customer service related to the sheer volume of clients they must service.
The smallest will point to personal service and lower costs, but may not have the expertise on staff to provide the full scope of services required to resolve your tax problem. Some are generalized law or tax firms that do not maintain a staff that specializes in Tax Relief.
Our approach at Total Tax, Inc is finding that middle ground. We have staff specializing in Tax Relief, others in Tax Accounting, and additionally others who focus is on services such as bookkeeping and payroll. This allows us to cover the scope necessary to resolve the most complex tax problems. Yet we are still small enough to maintain a personal and responsive approach to client service.
Tax Levy Q&A
What is an IRS tax levy / bank levy / wage garnishment?
The IRS is a collection agency. They use a tax levy to collect on taxes owed when they consider a balance delinquent. Other collection agencies must get a court order to levy your assets, but the IRS has unique powers to independently initiate a tax levy. A tax levy can target your wages, bank accounts, Social Security benefits, and retirement income. The IRS will send a Notice of Levy to your employer, bank, or applicable financial institution. If you own a business, the IRS can contact your customers and place a levy on your accounts receivable. A Notice of Levy orders your assets to be redirected to the IRS. The receiver must comply with the order or face penalties.
What is a Notice of Intent to Levy?
A Notice of Intent to Levy is a notification that the IRS considers a balance delinquent and collection actions are pending. If you have received a Notice of Levy from the IRS you can expect to receive a final Notice of Levy within 30 days. The IRS can then commence with a tax levy on your bank account, paycheck, Social Security, and even retirement accounts without further notice.
How do I find out who is garnishing my paycheck / levying my bank account?
If you have moved since the last time you filed a tax return and the IRS does not have your current address, you may not have received notification of pending IRS collection actions. In this case, an IRS or state tax levy can come as a surprise. To confirm that the levy is related to taxes, contact the institution where your funds were impacted, (your employer’s payroll administrator, your bank, Social Security Administration, etc) and request a copy of the Notice of Levy. Other common sources of levies on your bank account or paycheck are for student loan default, past-due child support, and other unpaid balances such as unpaid medical bills. In each case, your employer or financial institution will have received documentation demanding they comply with the request.
How much can the IRS take from my paycheck?
The IRS can levy as much as 85% of your paycheck. Social Security benefits are limited to 15%.
How long does an IRS Levy last?
An IRS wage or Social Security Levy can last until the unpaid balance is paid. For bank levies, the amount levied is usually one time, but the IRS can initiate a new bank levy to access additional deposited funds.
Can the IRS levy someone else’s bank account for taxes I owe?
The IRS can place a levy on any account or assets affiliated with the taxpayer’s Social Security Number. This means they can levy your spouse, dependent child, business accounts, and assets regardless of shared ownership.
How do I stop a tax levy?
Talking the IRS out of collecting money on an unpaid balance they believe they are owed is a tall order. It can be very difficult to stop a tax levy because the IRS has established an avenue of a collection with a high probability of success. There are laws and rules the IRS must follow that can be applied depending on the specific situation, but you must know what they are and how to apply them. Help from a qualified tax relief professional is the best way to increase your chances of a successful and sustained tax levy resolution. Requirements vary by the department within the IRS that issued the levy. The taxpayer’s compliance status, and type and extent of tax problem, will also impact their options.
Most taxpayers do not know their rights or the laws in place to assist them, nor do they understand the complexities of what has led to the IRS placing a levy on them in the first place. That’s why Total Tax CPAs and Enrolled Agents specialize in IRS Levy Relief. Removing the stress and anxiety introduced by these aggressive IRS and state collection tactics is a crucial step in resolving the underlying tax problem facing our clients.
Most taxpayers do not know their rights or the laws in place to assist them, nor do they understand the complexities of what has led to the IRS placing a levy on them in the first place. That’s why Total Tax CPAs and Enrolled Agents specialize in IRS Levy Relief. Removing the stress and anxiety introduced by these aggressive IRS and state collection tactics is a crucial step in resolving the underlying tax problem facing our clients.
How long will it take to remove a tax levy from my bank account?
We typically get a release of levy on wages in less than 24 hours. Bank levies average 48 hours. If you are a Federal Employee or have an IRS Revenue Officer assigned to your case, the IRS may put additional requirements in place that can make it take longer. Additionally, if a state taxing authority is levying you, their requirements vary by each state. Our licensed tax professionals understand the requirements for each situation and will explain what you can expect as part of your free consultation.
Privacy
Is the call confidential?
Yes, we have a strict privacy policy.
Do you ask for my Social Security Number or credit card info in the consultation?
No.
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Guarantee
Do you guarantee results?
Yes, we back up our services with a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and a Service Guarantee.
The primary purpose of the consultation is to make sure we can help you resolve your IRS tax problem. We will only take your case if we are confident we can reach a resolution.
We can’t guarantee that you will qualify for a specific program through the IRS, but we do guarantee that the scope of services we have proposed will achieve compliance and stop specific IRS collection actions against you.
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