Common IRS Problems for Taxpayers and How an Enrolled Agent Can Help
- Taxpayers often face stressful IRS issues like unpaid taxes, audits, failure to file, liens, errors, identity theft, and payroll tax problems. - Enrolled Agents (EAs) help by negotiating payment plans, penalty abatements, and Offers in Compromise for tax debts. - During audits, EAs represent clients, review documentation, and strategize to minimize liabilities. - For unfiled returns, EAs assist with accurate filings, penalty reductions, and stopping collections. - They work to remove liens and levies, protect assets, and establish hardship exemptions. - EAs correct errors by amending returns and advise on proper record-keeping. - In cases of identity theft, they help report fraud, secure records, and obtain IRS protective measures. - For business payroll tax issues, EAs review filings, resolve disputes, and improve payroll compliance. - Overall, EAs advocate for taxpayers to achieve the best outcomes and provide essential support when dealing with the IRS.