"We've helped clients settle six-figure IRS debts for a fraction of what was owed. An Offer in Compromise, done right, can be life-changing."

The IRS Offer in Compromise program allows qualifying taxpayers to resolve their entire tax debt for an amount that reflects their actual ability to pay — not necessarily what the IRS originally assessed. Many people don't know they qualify, or they apply without professional help and get rejected.

At TASLO, we specialize in identifying the strongest OIC candidates, building an airtight financial package, and presenting your case in the way the IRS needs to see it. We know what triggers rejections — and we avoid them.

• Complete financial analysis to determine your true Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP)
• Full preparation of Form 656 and all required financial disclosures (433-A/B)
• Strategic narrative letter crafted to present your hardship compellingly
• Active monitoring throughout the 6–12 month IRS review period
• Appeals representation if the IRS initially rejects your offer
• Lien release coordination upon OIC acceptance

"A bank levy can freeze your account overnight. A tax lien can block a real estate sale or refinancing. These situations require immediate action — and we respond immediately."

When the IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien or issues a levy against your bank account, wages, or property, the clock starts ticking. These are not situations to handle alone or delay. TASLO provides urgent, experienced representation to stop enforcement and protect what you've built.

We work directly with IRS Collections, the Automated Collection System (ACS), and Revenue Officers to achieve lien releases, levy releases, and long-term resolutions — often within days for urgent situations.

• Emergency levy release requests — we act same day when possible
• Federal tax lien discharge, subordination, and withdrawal (Form 12277)
• Coordination with Taxpayer Advocate Service for hardship cases
• Collection Due Process (CDP) hearings to protect your appeal rights
• Installment agreements and OIC filed simultaneously to stop future enforcement
• Direct negotiation with IRS Revenue Officers assigned to your case

"The moment you receive an audit notice, everything you say to the IRS can be used against you. Having an attorney represent you changes the entire dynamic."

IRS audits range from simple correspondence audits — where the IRS questions a single item by mail — to full field audits where a Revenue Agent examines years of records at your home or business. Every type requires strategic, professional handling.

As your attorney, Adam Sanders acts as the sole point of contact with the IRS. You don't speak to them — we do. This protects you from inadvertent statements that could expand the scope of the audit or increase your liability.

• Immediate response to IRS audit notices — we handle all communications
• Thorough review of tax returns, records, and IRS transcripts before responding
• Strategic document preparation — providing exactly what's needed, nothing more
• Representation at IRS offices and field examinations
• IRS Office of Appeals if the examiner's findings are disputed
• U.S. Tax Court petition if Appeals does not resolve the matter fairly

"The right installment agreement doesn't just let you pay — it stops collections, releases holds, and gives you breathing room to get back on your feet."

An IRS installment agreement is often the fastest path to stopping enforcement and restoring peace of mind. But not all payment plans are equal. The terms you negotiate — monthly amount, duration, and conditions — make an enormous difference in how much you ultimately pay.

TASLO negotiates installment agreements that are structured to protect your income and assets, not just satisfy the IRS. We also know when a partial-pay installment agreement is appropriate — allowing you to pay less than the full balance owed over time.

• Streamlined agreements for debts under $50,000 — resolved quickly with minimal disclosure
• Partial Pay Installment Agreements (PPIA) — pay less than the full balance
• Full financial analysis (Form 433-A) to support the lowest possible monthly payment
• Penalty and interest reduction negotiated alongside the agreement
• Transition to Offer in Compromise if your financial situation improves eligibility
• Monitoring to keep the agreement in good standing and avoid default

"IRS penalties often exceed the original tax owed. Many clients are shocked to learn the penalties can be removed — sometimes with a single phone call."

The IRS automatically assesses penalties for failure to file, failure to pay, and accuracy-related errors. These penalties accrue interest and can quickly double or triple your original tax debt. What most people don't know is that the IRS has programs specifically designed to remove or reduce these penalties.

TASLO identifies every penalty abatement avenue available to you — and we pursue them aggressively. First-Time Penalty Abatement alone can remove thousands of dollars in penalties for clients with a clean prior compliance history.

• First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA) — available to qualifying taxpayers with no prior penalties
• Reasonable cause relief — illness, disaster, death in family, reliance on bad advice
• COVID-related penalty relief for 2020 and 2021 tax years
• Statutory exceptions for specific penalty types
• Written penalty abatement requests crafted for maximum persuasive impact
• Appeal of denied abatement requests to IRS Office of Appeals

"Some clients genuinely cannot pay — and the IRS has a formal process to recognize that. Others are being held responsible for a spouse's actions they knew nothing about. We fight for both."

Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status is a formal IRS designation that pauses all collection activity — no levies, no garnishments, no enforcement — when the IRS determines that collecting would create a genuine financial hardship. It's not forgiveness, but it's protection while you rebuild.

Innocent Spouse Relief protects individuals who are being held jointly liable for tax errors, underreported income, or fraudulent deductions made by a current or former spouse — without their knowledge. Under IRC §6015, relief is available even years after the fact.

• Complete financial hardship analysis to qualify for CNC status
• IRS Form 433-A preparation and submission to document inability to pay
• Annual review strategy — CNC is revisited by IRS each year
• Innocent Spouse Relief via Form 8857 — all three relief types evaluated
• Coordination with divorce attorneys for cases involving marital tax issues
• Appeals representation if initial innocent spouse request is denied