Frequently Asked Questions

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Below are answers to questions we frequently receive about the services of an IRS tax attorney, how to get back tax help, what to do about your unfiled tax returns, what is meant by IRS offer in compromise, IRS tax audit concerns, how to handle IRS penalties and interest, IRS wage garnishment, and more.  If your question does not appear below or the answer is not satisfactory, please contact us.

• What are the services of an IRS tax attorney and how do they differ from a tax relief attorney?
  A tax attorney is one who specializes in personal and business taxes.  He or she has a degree in tax laws pertaining to your state and/or a certification from the state’s bar association.  While the services of an IRS tax attorney and tax relief attorney are similar, they differ based on your specific needs.  These services include assistance with, but are not limited to, the following:
• IRS bank levies
• IRS tax liens
• IRS tax relief
• IRS audits
• Back tax help
• Bankruptcy
• Delinquent tax returns
• Offer in compromise
• And more…
  
  
• Does an IRS tax attorney offer back tax help?
  Yes.  A full-service IRS tax attorney, such as Kenneth Sheppard, offers back tax help, tax relief, and much more.  Learn about our entire suite of debt attorney services.  
  

• What exactly is meant by IRS offer in compromise?
  An IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS to resolve the taxpayer's debt at a discounted amount.  The IRS will review a taxpayer’s assets, including real property, automobiles, bank accounts, and more to determine whether a taxpayer can pay the tax liability in full.  IRS tax attorney, Kenneth Sheppard, will thoroughly examine all of your documents, accounts, and records to negotiate the most favorable agreement between you and the IRS.  Learn more about offer in compromise:
  • Offer in Compromise FAQ
  • Offer in Compromise Tax Services
    
    
• How should I handle my unfiled tax returns?
  The best way to deal with IRS back taxes and unfiled tax returns is to immediately contact a qualified IRS tax attorney, such as Kenneth Sheppard, for a free consultation.  The longer you wait, the more penalties may be assessed along with other negative consequences.
  

• What is an IRS tax levy and how does it differ from IRS tax liens?
• An IRS tax levy is an immediate withdrawal from your bank account by the federal government to satisfy a tax debt.  A wage garnishment is another type of IRS tax levy.
• IRS tax liens are claims on your assets (i.e. real estate and/or personal property) that the federal government uses to secure the debt presupposed to be owed from you.  Also known as a federal tax lien, this process allows the IRS to receive its monies upon the subsequent transfer of your asset(s).
   
  
• I was notified of an IRS tax audit; in what ways does an IRS tax attorney help?
  Having a qualified IRS tax attorney, such as Kenneth Sheppard, on your side when facing an IRS audit is one of the best investments you can make.  Not only will you have an accelerated comfort level during the entire process, in many cases you can avoid facing the auditors altogether.  Attorney Sheppard will attend the meetings on your behalf, review your documents with the IRS auditor, and negotiate any changes and payment amounts due.
  

• What options do I have when dealing with IRS penalties and interest?
  In most cases, IRS penalties and interest are automatically calculated as a percentage of your outstanding tax debt.  Ohio IRS lawyer, Ken Sheppard, will work with you and the federal government to bring tax relief in many forms, including the possibility of securing an Offer in Compromise, an agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS.  The OIC is a way to resolve the taxpayer’s tax debt for less than the full amount owed to the Internal Revenue Service.

• Is there an IRS payment plan available?
  Depending on your situation, IRS tax attorney, Kenneth Sheppard, may be able to help you set up an IRS payment plan.  Simply contact the office and schedule an appointment to discuss your tax issues.
  

• What is an IRS wage garnishment and when is it necessary?
  An IRS wage garnishment is a monetary deduction from your paycheck before you receive it.  IRS wage garnishments occur when you are seriously in default with the IRS.  The government will take a percentage from your paycheck until the IRS debt has been paid off.  Setting up a separate payment method with the IRS is much more beneficial than having your wages garnished.  Kenneth Sheppard can help you with IRS payment plans and OIC.
  
  
• What are the credentials of your IRS tax lawyers?
  Ohio IRS lawyer, Kenneth Sheppard received his license to practice tax law in 2000.  For more than a decade, Mr. Sheppard has been helping clients with business and IRS tax matters, including:
• Tax resolution
• Tax preparation
• Estate planning
• Estate and trust administration
• Probate law
• Business law
• And more

You can trust this exceptional IRS debt attorney to resolve your personal and business tax issues.  Learn more about Ohio tax lawyer, Kenneth Sheppard.

• Where are your Ohio offices located?
  Sheppard Law Offices are conveniently located in three Ohio locations:
• Newark
• Columbus (Westerville)
• Mount Vernon
  

• Can you still help me if I am located in another state?
  Yes. Many of our clients live outside Ohio, throughout the United States, and abroad. The IRS primarily communicates with taxpayers by telephone and mail; National Tax Firm communicates with its clients by telephone, facsimile, mail, and e-mail, making long distance representation easy.

• Can't the IRS just help me resolve my tax problems?
  Yes, but it is probably NOT a good idea to contact the IRS directly for help.  IRS Revenue Officers and Agents work for the federal government, not you.  Their jobs are to assess and collect taxes from you, not to help you save money.  Their interests are very different from your interests.  You need a qualified IRS tax attorney who will inform you of your options.

• How do I get started using your IRS tax attorney services?
  Simply contact the office toll free at (877) 505-9455, or fill out a FREE CASE EVALUATION.   Our IRS tax attorney services include a free, confidential consultation to assess your needs and recommend a specific course of action.

For more information about IRS audit preparation, Ohio IRS tax attorney services, back tax help, IRS payment plans, wage garnishments, penalties, interest, tax liens, bankruptcy, and more, please contact us.