IRS Tax Debt
Got a CP504, LT11, or levy notice? Some IRS deadlines are 30 days.
Owe the IRS? Understand Your Options Before Choosing Your Next Step.
Tell me what the IRS has sent you and roughly what you owe. I’ll review it and tell you where you stand.
Your inquiry is reviewed by Anthony Girand, Esq.
JD/MBA · Member of the Maryland Bar since 1995 · About Anthony
Licensed in Maryland · Federal practice nationwide (immigration, IRS, and federal matters).
Options we'll review
- Installment agreement. A monthly payment plan for the balance.
- Offer in compromise. Resolving the liability for less than the full balance in some circumstances. The IRS evaluates offers closely, and many offers are not accepted.
- Penalty relief. Asking the IRS to remove penalties where reasonable cause or first-time relief applies.
- Currently-not-collectible status. A pause on collection when paying would create financial hardship.
About Anthony Girand, Esq.
Anthony Girand, Esq. is a JD/MBA attorney and a member of the Maryland Bar since 1995. His federal tax controversy practice covers IRS notices, audits, collections, penalty relief, offers in compromise, FBAR matters, and Tax Court petitions, for individuals and business owners.
Read the full biography →Frequently Asked Questions
A federal tax lien attaches to a taxpayer's property and can affect credit, while a levy allows the IRS to seize assets such as bank funds or wages. Both can often be addressed through negotiated resolutions such as installment agreements.
An offer in compromise is an agreement with the IRS to settle a tax liability for less than the full amount owed, based on the taxpayer's ability to pay, income, expenses, and asset equity.
A taxpayer generally has 90 days from the date of a Notice of Deficiency (150 days if the notice is addressed outside the United States) to file a petition with the United States Tax Court.
No. Contacting Anthony Girand Law through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed after mutual agreement, confirmed in writing.