CASE STUDY 1

IRS Back Taxes & Wage Garnishment

Context

After a business downturn, a local professional fell behind on federal tax obligations. Several years of returns remained unfiled, tax debt accumulated, and penalties and interest continued to grow. Eventually, the IRS began garnishing his wages, creating immediate financial pressure.

Challenge

The priority was stopping the wage garnishment while addressing years of unresolved tax issues. The client needed to become compliant quickly and establish a sustainable path for resolving the outstanding balance.

Our Approach

Tax Matters moved quickly to bring the case under control. We prepared and filed the delinquent returns, corrected prior-year filing issues, completed the required financial disclosure, requested an emergency release of the wage garnishment, and negotiated a long-term Installment Agreement based on the client’s financial circumstances.

Outcome

The wage garnishment was released within 24 hours, allowing the client to receive his full paycheck again. A manageable monthly payment plan was established, bringing the client back into compliance and providing a clear path toward resolving the tax debt.

Immediate relief. A workable resolution. Financial stability restored.