Get Professional IRS Tax Resolution: Payment Plans, Offer in Compromise and Enrolled Agent Representation in NJ

IRS tax resolution is the process of negotiating with the Internal Revenue Service to settle, reduce, or establish a payment plan for outstanding federal tax debt. Clean Slate Tax has represented individuals and business owners before the IRS for more than 20 years, securing installment agreements, offer in compromise settlements, penalty abatement approvals, and currently not collectible status for clients across the country. We handle all IRS communication from the moment you engage us.

Which Resolution Program Applies to Your Situation

What Happens If You Do Not Act on a Federal Tax Balance

The IRS collection process escalates in a predictable sequence. After a tax assessment goes unpaid, the IRS issues a CP14 notice followed by escalating demand notices. If those go unresolved, the IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, which becomes public record and attaches to all your property. The next step is a levy, which is the actual seizure of bank accounts, wages, and in some cases physical assets including real estate.

Each stage of escalation reduces your available resolution options and increases the total amount owed through accruing interest and failure to pay penalties. Engaging a tax relief strategy firm early stops the escalation sequence and preserves the full range of settlement options.

Received an IRS notice or facing active enforcement?
The sooner you act the more options you have. We stop levies, release liens, and negotiate directly with the IRS. Call 1-888-588-5429 Now

How Our Process Works From First Call to Final Resolution

1. Free Case Review: We review your IRS account, outstanding balances, all open tax years, and any active enforcement actions before recommending anything.
2. Tax Investigation: We pull your IRS transcripts, calculate your Collection Statute Expiration Date, assess your income and assets, and map every program you qualify for.
3. Power of Attorney Filed: We file Form 2848 with the IRS. From that point, all IRS contact routes to us. You stop receiving notices and collection calls.
4. Negotiation and Filing: We prepare and submit the appropriate resolution application, respond to IRS documentation requests, and negotiate terms directly with IRS collection officers or the Office of Appeals.
5. Resolution Confirmed: We confirm your agreement, lien release, or settlement acceptance and monitor your account to ensure the IRS closes the matter correctly.

Why Clean Slate Tax Gets Results With the IRS

Anthony Surace, CPA, founded Clean Slate Tax with more than 20 years of experience in IRS representation, back tax resolution, and federal collection defense. A Rutgers University graduate and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, Anthony and his team have resolved millions of dollars in back taxes, secured hundreds of offer in compromise acceptances, and stopped countless wage garnishments and bank levies. Call 1-888-588-5429 for a free case review.

Common Questions About Resolving Federal Tax Debt

How do I know which resolution program I qualify for?

Qualification depends on your income, assets, allowable expenses, and the total balance owed. The IRS uses a Reasonable Collection Potential formula to evaluate Offer in Compromise applications. For installment agreements, qualification is based on ability to pay monthly. Clean Slate Tax performs this analysis during the free case review so you know your options before committing to any program.

Can the IRS really settle my debt for less than I owe?

Yes, through the Offer in Compromise program. The IRS accepts settlements for less than the full balance when the taxpayer’s Reasonable Collection Potential is lower than what they owe. This is not available to everyone, but Clean Slate Tax evaluates every case for OIC eligibility as a standard part of the intake process.

Will the IRS stop collection while my case is being resolved?

In most cases, yes. A pending offer in compromise application suspends IRS collection activity. A currently not collectible determination stops all enforcement. An installment agreement prevents new levies and garnishments while payments are current. We advise on the best approach to pause enforcement quickly based on your specific situation.

What is the Collection Statute Expiration Date and does it apply to me?

The CSED is the date 10 years from the IRS assessment on which the IRS loses the legal authority to collect the debt. Every taxpayer with an outstanding assessment has a CSED, and in some cases the expiration date is closer than expected. Clean Slate Tax calculates the CSED for every client as part of the initial investigation.

How quickly can Clean Slate Tax stop a levy or garnishment?

In most cases, we can initiate a levy or garnishment release within 24 to 72 hours of establishing a qualifying resolution agreement with the IRS. We treat active enforcement as an emergency from the first call. Reach us at 1-888-588-5429.