You’ve opened the envelope. The words “Intent to Levy” or “Notice of Federal Tax Lien” stare back at you. Your heart pounds. A wave of dread, even shame, washes over you. Your mind races to the worst-case scenarios: your wages being garnished, your bank account frozen, your assets seized. Irs Tax Resolution

If this is you, please hear this: The most dangerous thing you can do right now is nothing.

The initial panic is natural. But what happens next is a choice. You can let the fear paralyze you, allowing the IRS to control the timeline and the outcome. Or, you can make a strategic decision to turn the tables.

The Power Shift: From Reactive to Proactive

Many people see an IRS notice as the end of the road. In reality, it’s the starting pistol. The moment that notice is issued, the IRS begins its formal collection process. They are now on a procedural clock.

When you engage a seasoned tax resolution firm like Franskowiak CPA, you don't just "respond to a letter." You initiate a powerful shift. You stop being a passive recipient of IRS actions and become the proactive director of your own financial future. We help you seize control by stopping the clock and changing the entire conversation.

Here’s how we change the game for you:

1. We Hit Pause. The first and most immediate relief we provide is stopping the collection machinery. By filing the correct powers of attorney and making professional contact, we demand that the IRS halt all enforced collection activities—including levies and garnishments—while we work on a solution. The harassing calls stop. The immediate threats are neutralized.

2. We Shift the Burden of Proof. The IRS operates on the information it has. If you haven't filed returns, it may file a "Substitute for Return" (SFR) for you—always to your maximum disadvantage. If you’re struggling to pay, it assumes you can pay in full. Our job is to build your case. We gather the facts, prepare accurate filings, and present a complete financial picture that proves your true situation. We force the IRS to look at the whole story, not just the line on a ledger.

3. We Speak the Language. Dealing with the IRS without expertise is like representing yourself in a court where you don't know the rules of evidence or procedure. Our CPAs and Enrolled Agents are fluent in "IRS-speak." We know the Internal Revenue Manual, the collection standards, and the negotiation tactics that work. We communicate with clarity, authority, and precision, ensuring your case is taken seriously and reviewed efficiently.

Your Situation Is Not a Label, It's a Puzzle to Be Solved

The IRS may see you as a case number with a balance due. We see a unique financial puzzle that requires a specific, strategic solution. Our process is not about applying a one-size-fits-all template; it's about forensic analysis and strategic fitting.

We diagnose the core issue and then match it with the optimal resolution pathway:

• Is the problem unfiled returns? The solution is a strategic filing plan to bring you into compliance without triggering a massive, immediate bill.

• Is the problem an accurate balance you simply cannot pay? The solution may be an Offer in Compromise (to settle for less), a Currently Not Collectible status (to suspend payments due to hardship), or an Installment Agreement (to create a manageable payment plan).

• Is the problem a debt that is fundamentally incorrect? The solution is a vigorous Audit Reconsideration or Penalty Abatement request to challenge the validity of the debt itself.

Your Next Move: A Confidential Strategy Session

The path to resolution begins with a single, confidential conversation. There is no judgment, only analysis. We will listen to your story, review your notices, and outline your legal options. We will give you a clear, honest assessment of what we can achieve.

You have already shouldered this burden long enough. The anxiety, the sleepless nights, the strain on your personal and professional life—it’s time for it to end.