06/04/2026
Every year, millions of individuals and business owners receive IRS and state tax notices—and many wait too long to take action. In fact, studies estimate that nearly 1 in 6 taxpayers faces some form of IRS issue, notice, or collection activity.
Government agencies take tax enforcement seriously.
The IRS and state taxing authorities have broad collection powers that can severely disrupt your finances and your life. They can file tax liens against your property, making it difficult—or sometimes impossible—to refinance or sell assets. They may levy bank accounts, garnish wages, seize refunds, and pursue aggressive collection actions with very little warning.
For business owners, the stakes can become even higher.
Unpaid payroll taxes, employee withholdings, and sales taxes are considered “trust fund” taxes by the government—meaning those funds were collected on behalf of employees or customers and are expected to be remitted promptly. Failure to properly pay these obligations can result in severe civil penalties, personal liability assessments, and in certain cases, criminal investigations.
The worst thing you can do is ignore the problem.
The second worst thing is trying to handle a complex tax controversy alone without understanding your rights, options, or the tax laws involved. Many taxpayers also turn to large national tax resolution companies that spend heavily on radio and television advertising, only to discover they are often dealing with a high-volume sales operation with limited personalized attention or strategic guidance tailored to their situation.
At Par and Profit, we take a different approach.
We provide experienced, personalized representation focused on understanding your unique circumstances, protecting your rights, and identifying the most appropriate resolution strategy available under the law. We are credentialed to represent taxpayers before the IRS and state agencies, and we carefully evaluate each case to determine what relief programs, negotiation strategies, or compliance solutions may realistically apply to your situation.
Our IRS Resolution and Tax Controversy Services include:
• IRS and State Tax Notice Response
• Installment Agreement Negotiations
• Penalty Abatement Requests
• Offer in Compromise Analysis
• Payroll Tax and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Defense
• IRS Audit Representation
• Wage Garnishment and Bank Levy Assistance
• Tax Lien Resolution
• Un-Filed Tax Return Compliance
• Innocent Spouse Relief
• Collection Due Process Representation
• Business Tax Resolution Strategies
• Financial Disclosure and Negotiation Support
When you’re facing tax problems, you need more than advertising promises—you need experienced guidance, honest communication, and a strategy designed around your specific financial reality.
Our goal is to help you regain control, reduce uncertainty, protect your assets, and move forward with confidence.