Indiana Tax Resolution Attorney – IRS & Indiana Tax Debt Help

If you owe back taxes to the IRS or the Indiana Department of Revenue, ignoring the problem will not make it go away. Tax penalties and interest can continue to accumulate, and unresolved tax debt can eventually lead to tax liens, bank levies, wage garnishments, and other collection action.

I am Eric C. Keuling, an Indiana tax attorney and founder of the Keuling Law Firm. A significant part of my tax practice is devoted to helping individuals and businesses resolve federal and Indiana tax debts and collection problems.

Whether you owe the IRS, the Indiana Department of Revenue, or both, I can evaluate your situation, explain your available options, communicate and negotiate with the taxing authorities on your behalf, and develop a strategy for resolving the problem.

IRS Tax Resolution and Back Tax Representation

There is no single solution for every IRS tax problem. The appropriate strategy depends on the amount you owe, your income, expenses, assets, collection history, tax filing compliance, and the age of the tax liabilities.

I regularly assist taxpayers with IRS collection and tax-resolution matters involving:

  • IRS back taxes
  • Installment Agreements
  • Offers in Compromise
  • Partial Payment Installment Agreements
  • Currently Not Collectible status
  • Penalty abatement
  • Federal tax liens
  • Bank levies
  • Wage garnishments
  • IRS collection notices
  • Revenue Officer cases
  • Unfiled and delinquent tax returns
  • Payroll and employment tax liabilities
  • Trust Fund Recovery Penalties
  • Collection Due Process matters
  • Passport restrictions caused by seriously delinquent federal tax debt

If you cannot afford to pay the IRS in full, the most important question is often not simply how much you owe, but which resolution option provides the best result based upon your particular financial circumstances.

IRS Installment Agreements

Many taxpayers can resolve their IRS debt through a monthly installment agreement.

Depending upon the amount owed and the taxpayer’s financial circumstances, negotiating an appropriate payment arrangement can involve much more than simply requesting a payment plan. The IRS may require detailed financial information concerning income, household expenses, bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts, real estate, vehicles, and other assets.

When financial disclosure is required, I can help prepare and present the necessary financial information and negotiate with the IRS regarding an appropriate resolution.

For taxpayers who cannot afford to fully pay their tax debt before the IRS collection period expires, a Partial Payment Installment Agreement may also be available in appropriate circumstances.

Offers in Compromise – Settling IRS Tax Debt

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) allows qualifying taxpayers to settle an IRS tax liability for less than the full amount owed.

However, not everyone with substantial tax debt qualifies for an Offer in Compromise. The IRS generally examines the taxpayer’s assets, equity, income, allowable living expenses, and future ability to pay when determining whether an offer should be accepted.

Before recommending an Offer in Compromise, I evaluate the taxpayer’s financial circumstances and potential collection ability to determine whether an OIC is a realistic resolution strategy.

When an Offer in Compromise is appropriate, I can assist with the financial analysis, preparation of the required IRS forms and supporting documentation, submission of the offer, and negotiations with the IRS.

IRS Currently Not Collectible Status

Some taxpayers do not have sufficient income or assets to make meaningful payments toward their tax debt without creating financial hardship.

In appropriate cases, I can seek to have the IRS place the taxpayer’s account into Currently Not Collectible (CNC)status.

CNC status does not eliminate the underlying tax debt, but it can temporarily stop active IRS collection efforts while the taxpayer lacks the financial ability to pay.

IRS Penalty Abatement

Penalties can add substantially to an outstanding federal tax balance.

Depending upon the circumstances, taxpayers may qualify for First Time Abatement or reasonable-cause penalty relief. I evaluate the taxpayer’s filing and payment history and the circumstances surrounding the delinquency to determine whether there is a viable basis to request removal or reduction of IRS penalties.

Successful penalty abatement can significantly reduce the total amount owed in some cases.

IRS Tax Liens, Levies and Wage Garnishments

When federal taxes remain unpaid, the IRS has powerful collection tools.

Depending upon the circumstances, the IRS may file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, levy a bank account, garnish wages, or seize other property.

If you have received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy or another serious IRS collection notice, it is important to address it promptly. Certain notices provide important appeal and Collection Due Process rights that may be subject to strict deadlines.

I represent taxpayers in resolving IRS collection matters and, where appropriate, seeking the release or prevention of levies and other enforced collection action.

Indiana Department of Revenue Tax Resolution

My tax-resolution practice is not limited to the IRS. I also represent individuals and businesses with tax debts and collection matters involving the Indiana Department of Revenue (IDOR).

Indiana tax problems can quickly become serious when liabilities remain unpaid. Depending upon the stage of collection, a tax liability may result in collection notices, tax warrants, liens, garnishments, bank levies, or referral for additional collection activity.

I assist clients with Indiana tax matters involving:

  • Indiana individual income tax liabilities
  • Business tax liabilities
  • Indiana tax payment plans
  • Tax warrants
  • Penalties and interest
  • Garnishments and levies
  • Collection disputes
  • Delinquent returns
  • Indiana Department of Revenue notices
  • Financial hardship and collection alternatives
  • Indiana tax audits and administrative disputes

For taxpayers who owe both federal and Indiana taxes, I can evaluate the liabilities together and develop a coordinated strategy rather than treating each debt in isolation.

Business and Payroll Tax Problems

Business tax problems can be particularly serious, especially when they involve unpaid payroll taxes.

I represent businesses and business owners in federal and Indiana tax collection matters, including delinquent employment taxes, Forms 941 and 940, business income taxes, penalties, installment agreements, and collection enforcement.

I also represent individuals facing potential personal liability for unpaid business employment taxes through the IRS Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP).

Because payroll-tax cases can create both business and personal exposure, obtaining legal advice early in the collection process can be especially important.

Unfiled Tax Returns

If you have several years of unfiled tax returns, resolving the filing problem is often the first step toward resolving the tax debt.

The IRS generally requires taxpayers to become compliant with their filing obligations before many collection alternatives will be approved.

I can help determine which returns the IRS or Indiana Department of Revenue requires, coordinate the filing and collection issues, and develop a strategy for addressing the resulting balances.

IRS Audits, Tax Appeals and Tax Disputes

Although tax resolution and collection representation are major areas of my practice, I also represent taxpayers in IRS and Indiana tax audits, administrative appeals, penalty disputes, and other tax controversies.

When a tax assessment is incorrect or disputed, the appropriate strategy may be to challenge the liability rather than negotiate how to pay it.

Why Hire a Tax Attorney for an IRS or Indiana Tax Problem?

Tax-resolution companies frequently advertise dramatic reductions in IRS debt. The reality is that the best resolution depends upon the taxpayer’s individual circumstances and the tax laws and administrative procedures that apply to the case.

At the Keuling Law Firm, I personally handle your tax matter. You will not be passed from a salesperson to a case manager or handed off to a non-attorney to negotiate your case.

I work directly with my clients to understand their financial circumstances, explain their available options, and develop a realistic strategy for resolving their tax problems.

Depending upon the case, that strategy may involve negotiating an installment agreement, seeking penalty relief, submitting an Offer in Compromise, requesting Currently Not Collectible status, challenging an assessment, addressing a levy or tax warrant, or pursuing another collection alternative.

Tax Resolution Services

My federal and Indiana tax practice includes:

  • IRS Tax Resolution
  • Indiana Department of Revenue Tax Resolution
  • Back Tax Representation
  • IRS Installment Agreements
  • Offers in Compromise
  • Partial Payment Installment Agreements
  • Currently Not Collectible Status
  • IRS and Indiana Penalty Abatement
  • Federal and Indiana Tax Liens
  • Bank Levy Relief
  • Wage Garnishment Relief
  • IRS Revenue Officer Representation
  • Indiana Tax Warrants
  • Unfiled and Delinquent Tax Returns
  • Payroll and Employment Tax Problems
  • Trust Fund Recovery Penalties
  • IRS Collection Due Process Matters
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • IRS Passport Revocation and Reinstatement Issues
  • IRS and Indiana Tax Audits
  • Tax Appeals and Tax Controversies

Get Help With IRS or Indiana Tax Debt

If you owe back taxes or are facing collection action from the IRS or Indiana Department of Revenue, you do not have to deal with the taxing authorities by yourself.

I am Eric C. Keuling, an Indiana tax attorney serving individuals and businesses in Carmel, Indianapolis, and throughout Indiana. I personally review and handle my clients’ tax matters and work directly with the IRS and Indiana Department of Revenue to pursue an appropriate resolution.

Whether you recently received a tax notice, owe years of back taxes, cannot afford the payment the IRS is demanding, are facing a levy or garnishment, or want to determine whether you qualify for an Offer in Compromise or another tax-resolution program, I can help you understand your options and develop a strategy for moving forward.

Contact the Keuling Law Firm to schedule a consultation regarding your IRS or Indiana tax matter.