Need Help with State or IRS Back Taxes?

BackTaxesHelp.com is a site dedicated to helping individuals resolve IRS and State Back Tax problems that arise from unpaid State and federal back taxes, unfiled returns, late filings, audits and more. We Help people nationwide through various settlement methods based on their unique tax situation.

Below is a list of the most common problems arising from unpaid back taxes and solutions to dealing with unpaid back taxes. If you do not know the best solution to your tax problem, click on your tax problem for information about that problem as well as the best solutions for dealing with that problem.

Problems

• Can't Pay Back Taxes
  Unpaid taxes is the start of the IRS collection process, so take action early to prevent penalties and interest. Find the best solution for your Federal Back Taxes situation.
  
  
• Can't Pay Taxes When Due
  April 15th is coming up and you realize you cannot afford to pay the taxes you owe to the IRS. These are your options you have when you can't pay your taxes on time.
  
  
• IRS Penalties and Interest
  Penalties and interest arise from the Internal Revenue Service determining you have unpaid back taxes or you have made a late filing, understand your options and possible get some penalties removed.
  
  
• Received Assessment and/or CP Letters
  Once the Feds determine you owe back taxes they will then begin their automated notification system and start sending a series of letters before they take collection actions. Find more details on IRS Letters and Notices.
  
  
• Tax Lien
  A tax lien is the first step the IRS takes toward actual forced collection of back taxes owed. A lien will significantly hurt your financial situation and future ability to take out loans or borrow on credit.
  
  
• Tax Levy
  A tax levy is the the strongest weapon of the IRS, this is when they will begin seizing any assets and property that they can legally take from you.
  
  
• Unfiled Tax Returns
  Unfiled returns can lead to some of the biggest problems with the IRS. It is best to file as soon as possible to prevent any IRS actions against you.
  
  
• IRS Audit
  If you are one of the unlucky few that gets picked for an audit, understand what an audit entails to ensure you take the appropriate actions.
  
  
• Small Business Tax Problems
  Common problems small business face when it comes to dealing with the IRS. Every business owner should be aware of the common problems because the IRS can easily destroy any business.
  
  
  

Solutions

• Hire a Tax Professional
  Tax professionals are trained to find the best deals that will save you the maximum amount of money possible, including what IRS debt settlement method you would benefit from the most.


• Tax Settlement
  Understand what a tax settlement is, who the IRS offers them to, how a tax settlement works and how you can settle taxes owed with the IRS.


• File Back Taxes
  File your back taxes ASAP. The IRS sticks by its principal of not prosecuting people who voluntarily file their old tax returns. Don't think the IRS won't find you because they will. The IRS has a slow, but efficient computerized system.
  
  
• Setup a Payment Plan
  There are multiple ways of paying back taxes to the IRS. The most common method is through an installment agreement. If you cannot pay the minimum payment amounts required, you may be able to qualify for a partial payment installment agreement.
  
  
• Currently not Collectible OR Prove Financial Hardship
  Temporarily stop collection actions against you by proving you to not have the means to pay.
  
  
• IRS Penalty Abatement
  Remove penalties and interest you received from paying or filing your taxes late. There are many excuses the IRS will accept that will allow you to eliminate the majority of your penalties and possibly some of the interest.
  

• Filing Unfiled Tax Returns
  It is never to late to file your returns. It is best to do it before the IRS finds you. Gather the proper documentation or hire the appropriate tax professional to file your returns.
  
  
• Offer In Compromise
  If you ever heard of settling for pennies on the dollar, this is how it is done. With an offer in compromise you can settle IRS taxes for far less than the actual amount owed if you meet a strict set of qualifications determined by the IRS.
  
  
• Pay Back Taxes
  Some ways you can pay off your tax amounts owed. Understand the different ways you can pay back the IRS. These are general guidelines that can help you become more efficient and save you time and money when resolving your unpaid taxes.
  
  
• Settling Business Payroll Taxes
  Resolving payroll taxes cannot be an easy task since the IRS considers being delinquent on these types of taxes stealing. You still have your taxpayer rights and this type of taxation can still be resolved.


• Back Taxes Frequently Asked Questions
  Frequently asked questions and answers to common questions about back tax problems.