Your Tax Buddy | A Friendly First Step Through Tax Trouble

Tax worries?
Meet a friendly voice.

A confusing letter. A debt that feels endless. Returns you’ve put off. Whatever it is, say it in plain words — a real person will listen and explain your options, no pressure.

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  • Honest about outcomes
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A friendly guide ready to talk through your tax questions
Your story

What's weighing on you?

Pick the one closest to your situation and your buddy will show you what is useful to have ready.

Your Tax BuddyHere to listen
I just received a letter from the tax office.

Take a breath. You're not alone in this.

Plenty of these letters deal with one small, specific matter. Tell us who sent it and roughly what it says. There's no need to send us a copy.

Handy to have in mind

  • Whether it came from the IRS or a state agency
  • The topic it mentions, if it names one
  • Any respond-by date printed on it
What I owe is more than I can handle.

That happens to good people.

A job change, a quiet season, a mistake that snowballed: there are many roads to this spot. Describe where things stand and we'll help point the conversation somewhere useful.

Handy to have in mind

  • Which agency the debt sits with
  • A ballpark sense of its size (no exact figures needed)
  • Whether you already have a payment arrangement, and how it's going
I have tax returns I never filed.

More common than most people admit.

Missing returns can affect which options are open, so bringing them up early is a smart move.

Handy to have in mind

  • About how many years are missing
  • Whether they are personal, business, or both
  • If any agency has already reached out about them
They've started taking money from me.

Let's start with what hurts most.

A garnished paycheck, a frozen account, or a claim on your property means the agency has moved beyond letters. Tell us what's happening so we can begin there.

Handy to have in mind

  • What's affected: wages, a bank account, or property
  • Which agency is behind it
  • Any paperwork you were sent about it
Someone is asking questions about my return.

A closer look isn't a verdict.

Being picked for review doesn't mean anything went wrong. Share what you know so far and we'll help you work out what to ask first.

Handy to have in mind

  • Whether the questions come from the IRS or a state
  • Which tax year they concern
  • Whether they're waiting for a reply from you
The problem belongs to my company.

Business taxes follow their own rulebook.

Company and payroll taxes work differently from personal ones, so it helps to say right at the start that this is what you're facing.

Handy to have in mind

  • The type of business entity
  • Whether employee payroll withholding is involved
  • Which agency is handling it
The journey

Three steps from stressed to steady.

The goal is one genuinely useful conversation. It is not a sales pitch, and it is not a verdict on your situation.

  1. Tell us your story

    Name the agency, describe the kind of trouble, and add a few basics. Anything sensitive stays with you.

  2. Chat with a teammate

    Someone on our team reads your details, answers your questions, and explains what a closer look would involve.

  3. Choose your route

    Depending on your circumstances, you might be pointed to public resources or to a qualified professional. Whether to continue is entirely up to you.

Curious what the authorities themselves say? Start with these two pages.

IRS: help with unpaid taxes FTC: a guide to tax-relief companies
What matters

Four details shape the road ahead.

Agencies write the rules and make the final call. Knowing which facts carry weight helps you ask sharper questions and keep your hopes realistic.

This page is general information only. It is not legal, tax, accounting or financial advice, and it does not suggest that you would qualify for anything or that collection would pause or stop.

Your buddy's checklistThings worth knowing before you call

  • Are your filings up to date?

    Many agency programs stand still until every required return has been submitted.

  • What do the dates on your mail say?

    Respond-by dates and notice dates often decide what needs attention first.

  • What can you realistically manage?

    Income, everyday costs and assets all influence which routes make sense for you.

  • Who is on the other end?

    The IRS, a state office, payroll taxes, business taxes: each follows its own process.

Our code

Four promises, made by leaving things out.

Asking for tax help should not feel risky. Here is what you won't find with us.

  • No countdown pressure

    We don't invent urgency. Move when you feel ready.

  • No promised outcomes

    No honest provider can pledge a result, because eligibility is decided by the agency.

  • No sensitive numbers

    Social Security numbers, bank details and passwords are not part of this intake.

  • No arm-twisting

    Reaching out commits you to nothing. Change your mind and simply say so.

Answers

Quick answers to first questions.

Short, honest replies. Anything not covered here, a member of our team can clear up by phone.

Still have a question?

Call and ask(877) 577-1207
Am I committing to anything by getting in touch?
No. It simply starts a conversation, and you can step away whenever you want.
Can you tell me if I would qualify for a program?
Not from a form. Only the tax agency decides, after weighing your full picture against its own rules.
Can you wipe out what I owe?
No, and be skeptical of anyone who says they can. Programs such as an offer in compromise are restricted to people who meet strict requirements, and the agency has the final word.
What should I keep to myself for now?
Sensitive identifiers: Social Security or taxpayer ID numbers, date of birth, bank and card information, filed returns, IRS transcripts, online-account passwords and photos of your mail. Use the same care with ordinary emails and texts.
Are you attorneys, or part of the government?
Neither. We are an intake and referral service, not a law firm, an accounting practice or a government body, and we don't give legal, tax or financial guidance.
Could I simply contact the IRS on my own?
Absolutely, and that is a legitimate path. The IRS website walks through payment plans, compromise offers, collection holds and penalty relief, and it points to the Taxpayer Advocate Service and low-income taxpayer clinics.
Does what I owe keep growing while I decide?
It can. Interest and penalties may continue to build until a tax debt is resolved, so it is worth getting your bearings.

Sorting this out doesn't have to be a solo mission.

Share a few details, see how things work, then decide your own next move.

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