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Blue ad for Florida attorneys and tax preparers: “5 Signs Your Client Needs an IRS Specialist Now” with Jim Payne and taxrepainville.com
By Jim Payne May 5, 2026
Florida attorneys and tax preparers: learn the five warning signs that your client's IRS problem needs a specialist. Free 15-minute consultation available.
IRS PPIA timeline: collection statute window, monthly payments, biennial reviews, Form 900 waiver.
By Jim Payne April 30, 2026
Can't fully pay the IRS before the collection statute of limitations expires? A Partial Pay Installment Agreement may resolve the balance for less. Here's how it works.
Flowchart comparing Streamlined and Non-Streamlined installment agreements.
By Jim Payne April 28, 2026
Not all IRS installment agreements work the same way. Learn which track applies based on balance owed, what the IRS can demand, and how to position your client.
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By Jim Payne April 26, 2026
The IRS offers first-time penalty abatement to taxpayers with a clean compliance history—but most never ask for it. Here's how it works and how to request it.
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By Jim Payne April 21, 2026
Most IRS balances include penalties that can be removed if you know how to ask. Here's what penalty abatement is, who qualifies, and how the process works.
A timeline illustrating the three timing requirements for discharging IRS tax debt in bankruptcy: 3 years, 2 years, 240 days.
By Jim Payne April 16, 2026
Timing determines whether IRS tax debt can be discharged in bankruptcy. Learn the 3-year, 2-year, and 240-day rules and how they affect your case.
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By Jim Payne April 14, 2026
Bankruptcy can be a strategic option for IRS tax debt. Learn when it makes sense, how timing matters, and how it fits into overall IRS strategy.
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By Jim Payne April 9, 2026
Learn how fluctuating or declining income can reduce your IRS Offer in Compromise. Understand how income trends impact your RCP calculation.
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By Jim Payne April 7, 2026
Owing payroll taxes after a business failure can get serious fast. Here’s what to expect—and how to deal with the IRS.
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By Jim Payne April 2, 2026
Many IRS problems get worse due to poor strategy. Learn the most common IRS mistakes and how financial analysis and timing affect your options.