Tax · 5 min read
Tax Resolution Services: IRS Problems CPAs and EAs Can Help With
Tax resolution services help taxpayers deal with IRS problems such as back taxes, notices, audits, liens, levies, and unfiled returns. CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax attorneys may represent taxpayers before the IRS depending on the issue.
Common IRS problems
Tax resolution professionals may help with:
- IRS notices
- Back taxes
- Unfiled tax returns
- Wage garnishments
- Bank levies
- Tax liens
- Audit notices
- Penalty abatement requests
- Installment agreements
- Offers in compromise
- Currently not collectible status
- Payroll tax problems
CPA vs EA for tax resolution
A CPA is state-licensed and may provide accounting, tax, financial reporting, and advisory services. An enrolled agent is federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS and specializes in tax matters.
Both may be helpful for tax resolution, depending on the case. Complex legal disputes may require a tax attorney.
What to expect
A tax resolution professional will usually review IRS notices, request transcripts, identify the tax years involved, determine the amount owed, and recommend options.
