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By Jim Payne February 17, 2026
An Offer in Compromise depends on compliance, timing, and financial analysis. Learn why most taxpayers aren’t ready when they first ask about it.
By Jim Payne February 12, 2026
Most IRS installment agreements default before completion. Learn what happens after default and why payment plans require ongoing attention.
Document titled ‘IRS Payment Plan?’ reviewed alongside financial paperwork
By Jim Payne February 10, 2026
RS installment agreements can help—or backfire. Learn when a payment plan fits your situation and when it creates bigger problems.
Pausing before taking action while reviewing financial documents
By Jim Payne February 5, 2026
Rushing into payment plans or filings can backfire. Learn why IRS strategy fails when action is taken without analysis.
Financial documents and spreadsheets reviewed during a tax analysis
By Jim Payne February 3, 2026
IRS strategy depends on financial data. Learn why payment plans and other options can’t be chosen responsibly without a full financial analysis.
Tax paperwork and IRS options checklist
By Jim Payne January 29, 2026
IRS options depend on facts, timing, and compliance. Learn why generic advice fails and why clarity requires a full IRS situation review.
Urgent tax notice on desk
By Jim Payne January 27, 2026
Some IRS letters explain. Others signal enforcement. Learn when IRS notices become dangerous and why timing matters more than balance size.
Bank-related documents and financial controls suggesting restricted access to funds
By Jim Payne January 22, 2026
The IRS usually starts enforcement with bank levies. Learn why they’re preferred, how they work, and what they signal about your case.
1040 stamped filed
By Jim Payne January 20, 2026
Filing missing tax returns changes how the IRS treats your case. Learn what happens after filing and why compliance comes before resolution.
Image of Extension Filed
By Jim Payne January 15, 2026
Filing on extension lets IRS income data settle so your return matches 1099s and W-2s, reducing audit risk and future IRS disputes.