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The first step to financial freedom is freeing yourself from tax debt. Your tax burden doesn't just affect you—it impacts the entire country, as more taxpayer money is spent to chase you down and bring you into compliance. However, tax authorities are willing to work with you to resolve this burden. They assess your eligibility by considering factors such as your total debt, income, monthly expenses, and your ability to pay. Since not everyone qualifies, it’s important to understand how these factors apply to your situation. Use the calculator below to get an estimate of whether you may qualify for tax relief.
Our Mission
If you have an accountant doing your taxes or have access to a tax attorney, this site may not be for you.
This site is specifically for people who are feeling confused or overwhelmed by the tax system – and who can blame you? The tax system is complicated for everyone. However, if you're facing tax issues, it's even more challenging. If you haven’t filed in a few years, owe back taxes, or have received a letter from the IRS, you probably don’t know what to do next. And dealing with these problems can feel like an impossible task, and add a significant amount of stress to your life. When you’re already in trouble with the taxing authorities, trying to navigate the system on your own can make everything even more difficult.
Tax Attorneys of America is an independent team of experienced professionals dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of the tax system. We understand that taxes can be overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with unfiled returns, back taxes, or letters from the IRS. While some may argue that the tax system is intentionally complex, we believe it’s simply the nature of the system. With so many variables and unique circumstances, both the IRS and state taxing authorities create situations that can be difficult to navigate, leaving many people uncertain of what to do next.
At Tax Attorneys of America, we’re here to help. This site aims to provide expert guidance and clarity to help you resolve your tax issues that will hopefully get you back on track. But we’re not just doing this for you—we believe that when each person is financially healthy, America is healthier. It’s our small way of giving back to a country that has given us so much. Our ultimate goal is to help you protect your financial future, and in doing so, contribute to a stronger, more stable society for everyone.
Tax Debt Can Happen to Anyone
Falling behind on your taxes doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it often means life threw something unexpected your way. A business downturn, a serious illness, the loss of a loved one, or a natural disaster like a flood or fire can make it hard to stay current. The good news? Taxing authorities understand that life happens. You may be surprised to find they’re often willing to work with you if you’re honest and proactive. If you see yourself in any of these situations, know that there are options—and a path forward.
The IRS Doesn’t Accept “I Didn’t Know”
When Margaret Jenkins lost her husband, Bill, to a sudden heart attack ten years ago, her world quietly fell apart. Bill had always managed the household finances—paying bills, filing taxes, and keeping everything in order. In her grief, Margaret, now 72, focused on her garden, her church group, and spending time with her grandchildren. Taxes were the last thing on her mind. She lived on Social Security, a small pension, and modest investment income Bill had left behind. She assumed everything was still on autopilot.
For years, nothing seemed amiss. No letters from the IRS, no warnings—just quiet. But what Margaret didn’t realize was that some of her investment income triggered a requirement to file annual tax returns. Without Bill handling the paperwork, those returns went unfiled. It wasn’t until a thick, urgent envelope arrived from the IRS that she learned the truth: she owed more than $18,000 in back taxes, penalties, and interest.
Shocked and overwhelmed, Margaret called the number on the letter. The IRS agent wasn’t unkind, but he was direct—the debt was real, and it couldn’t be ignored. Margaret tried to explain: she didn’t know. Bill had always taken care of it. But the answer was simple: “You’re still responsible.”
Living on a fixed income, Margaret feared she might have to cut back on essentials just to stay afloat. What hurt the most wasn’t the money—it was the realization that not knowing the rules doesn’t protect you from the consequences. Fortunately, Margaret reached out for help just in time.
Building Trouble
Marco and Dena had always believed in hard work.
For years, their construction company had been their pride and joy. Mark ran the crews, and Sarah handled the books. Together, they were a dream team—landing jobs, hiring locals, and steadily growing their business from a single truck and a toolbox to three trucks and contracts spanning three counties.
During the boom years, money was good. Jobs came in faster than they could handle, and even though their accountant warned them to set aside a percentage for taxes each quarter, it always seemed like something else needed the cash - new brakes, a circular saw, a backup generator, end-of-year bonuses to keep good workers from jumping ship.
“We’ll catch up next year,” they thought. “Once things settle down.”
But then things didn’t settle down—they slowed down. By 2022, with a sluggish economy and increased competition, the contracts dried up. Clients pulled out or delayed payments. Suddenly, Marco and Sarah weren’t booming—they were bleeding. The years that followed weren’t disasters, but they weren’t successes either. Margins thinned. Equipment aged. They let the accountant go to cut costs, and Sarah tried to juggle everything herself.
And the taxes? They were forgotten. At first, it was just one year. Then two. Then five.
The letters from the IRS started coming—first polite, then pointed. Sarah stacked them in a drawer. Mark didn’t want to see them.
Then, one cold January morning, it came. A certified letter. Inside, a notice of deficiency from the IRS.
After penalties, interest, and estimated back taxes from their best earning years, they owed roughly $125,000.
Sarah’s hands trembled as she read it aloud in the kitchen. Mark stared at the number, silent. They didn’t have that kind of money.
They didn’t tell anyone. Not their kids, not their employees, not even their accountant, who they hadn’t called in years.
They figured if they ignored it, maybe the IRS would forget too.
But the IRS doesn’t forget.
The Debt That Didn’t Heal
Amanda Reyes was a self-made woman. At 38, she had carved out a comfortable life in Seattle as a freelance web developer. She loved the independence—no boss, no office politics—just her laptop, a steady stream of clients, and the freedom to work from her favorite coffee shops or from home, wrapped in a blanket on rainy mornings.
She wasn’t rich, but she was doing fine. Rent was paid on time, her student loans were nearly gone, and each year she set aside just enough to cover her taxes. Not perfectly, but enough to get by without penalties. She was careful, responsible, the kind of person who kept a spreadsheet for everything.
Then, one morning in late spring, everything changed.
She felt a lump. At first, she dismissed it. But it didn’t go away. And after a whirlwind of tests and appointments, she was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer.
Treatment was aggressive—surgery, chemo, then radiation. She tried to keep working at first, but the fatigue was brutal. Her brain fogged over, her hands ached, and deadlines slipped through her fingers. Clients, understanding at first, eventually moved on. The invoices stopped coming. Her income dropped to near zero.
The money she’d set aside for taxes? Gone—spent on groceries, rent, and prescriptions her insurance didn’t fully cover.
When April rolled around, Amanda owed $6,900 in federal taxes. She knew she couldn’t pay it.
She meant to file for a hardship extension or start a payment plan, but every day felt like a battle just to get out of bed.
The IRS letters came. She didn’t open them. One turned into five. Five turned into a drawer full of fear.
Then came the penalties. Then the interest.
By the time Amanda started to regain her strength—over two years later—the balance had grown to $25,000.
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