CASE STUDY 1

IRS Back Taxes & Wage Garnishment

Context

After a business downturn, a local professional fell behind on federal taxes, leaving multiple years of unfiled returns and significant tax debt. As penalties increased, the IRS began garnishing his wages, creating serious financial hardship.

Challenge

The client needed immediate relief while resolving years of noncompliance. Without prompt action, continued wage garnishments and additional IRS enforcement were likely.

Our Approach

Tax Matters quickly restored compliance by:

• Preparing and filing all delinquent tax returns.
• Correcting prior-year filing issues.
• Preparing a complete financial disclosure for the IRS.
• Requesting an emergency release of the wage garnishment.
• Negotiating an affordable long-term Installment Agreement.

Outcome

The wage garnishment was released within 24 hours, allowing the client to receive his full paycheck again. A manageable monthly payment plan was approved, bringing the client back into compliance and restoring financial stability.