If you owe back taxes and the Internal Revenue Service is sending notices, filing liens, or threatening wage garnishment, waiting only makes the problem worse. Every day that passes adds penalties and interest to your tax bill – and brings the IRS one step closer to enforcing collection. Lexington Tax Group helps individual taxpayers and business owners across the country resolve tax debt, stop collection actions, and regain financial stability. Call 800-328-8289 or schedule a free consultation to speak with a tax resolution expert today.
Why Taxpayers Nationwide Trust Lexington Tax Group
- A-Rated BBB Accreditation with 939+ five-star Google reviews from real clients who resolved serious IRS problems
- Licensed Team of Tax Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, and CPAs – professional tax professionals who hold unlimited representation rights before the IRS for audits, collections, and appeals
- Free Consultation with No Obligation – understand your tax situation and options before you pay a dollar
- 3-Business-Day Money-Back Guarantee on payments for the tax investigation phase, so you never feel locked in
- Over 10 Years of Experience resolving complex federal and state tax liabilities for thousands of clients nationwide
Why Choose Lexington Tax Group for Local IRS Tax Debt Help
Many taxpayers search for “IRS tax debt help near me” because they want a person they can talk to, not an automated phone system. Lexington Tax Group delivers that personal access nationwide – through phone calls, video consultations, and secure online document sharing – plus a physical office in Palm Beach Gardens, FL for clients who prefer face-to-face meetings.
- Personalized case strategy: Every tax situation is different. Your team analyzes your income, assets, penalties owed, and compliance history to identify the best outcome available under current IRS rules – not a cookie-cutter approach.
- Immediate action on collection issues: Once you hire Lexington and a Power of Attorney is filed, your team contacts the IRS directly on your behalf to request holds on levies, wage garnishment, and other enforcement actions.
- Results-driven focus on long-term relief: The goal isn’t just stopping today’s crisis – it’s building a tax resolution plan that keeps you compliant and free from future IRS problems.
Licensed representatives should handle your tax case. Enrolled Agents are authorized by the U.S. Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Tax Attorneys can represent taxpayers in complex tax situations involving litigation or significant legal issues. Certified Public Accountants can assist with tax preparation and representation in IRS debt resolution cases. Lexington’s team includes all three.
Our IRS Tax Debt Relief Services
When you owe unpaid taxes, the IRS has powerful tools to collect – from filing tax liens against your property to seizing bank accounts and garnishing wages. Lexington Tax Group’s services are built around the most urgent needs taxpayers face, offering more options than most companies in the tax relief industry.
Offer in Compromise
An offer in compromise allows settling tax debt for less than the full amount owed. The IRS considers your financial situation – income, asset equity, allowable expenses, and future collection potential – when evaluating offers. Taxpayers must qualify for the Offer in Compromise program; it is not guaranteed for all applicants. The IRS has specific eligibility criteria relating to financial capability, and in FY 2025, approximately 5,464 of 38,797 submitted OICs were accepted – around 14–15%. That low acceptance rate is exactly why working with an experienced tax resolution expert matters. Lexington’s attorneys and enrolled agents prepare your application (Form 656 with Form 433-A or 433-B), calculate realistic settlement amounts, and negotiate directly with IRS examiners to pursue acceptance.
Tax settlements can reduce debt to less than owed, and taxpayers can negotiate settlements through the Offer in Compromise. The nonrefundable application fee is generally $205, plus a required initial payment – lump-sum offers require 20% pay upfront, while periodic payment offers require the first installment. Low-income taxpayers may qualify for fee waivers.
IRS Fresh Start Program
The Fresh Start Program helps taxpayers manage tax debts through expanded payment plans, penalty relief, and easier access to compromise programs. It offers options like installment agreements and offers in compromise, and the program aims to reduce penalties and interest for taxpayers. Under the Fresh Start initiative, the threshold for Notice of Federal Tax Lien filing was raised from $5,000 to $10,000, giving more taxpayers breathing room.
Certain tax debt solutions include installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, and penalty relief options:
- Short-Term Payment Plans allow up to 180 days to pay tax balances under $100,000
- Long-Term Payment Plans can offer monthly installments for up to 72 months for balances of $50,000 or less
- Penalty Relief may be granted if reasonable cause is demonstrated for failure to file or pay taxes on time
Taxpayers can settle debts for less than owed under certain conditions, and the IRS provides several formal relief programs for tax debt. Specialized Relief Programs include options like Innocent Spouse Relief and disaster-area relief.
Tax Lien and Levy Release
The IRS can place a lien on your property. A tax lien is a legal claim against your property, and tax liens can affect your credit score significantly. Tax liens can lead to wage garnishments and bank levies. The IRS can garnish wages for unpaid taxes, and tax authorities can levy bank accounts to collect unpaid taxes. Garnishment can take part of your wages or bank account funds.
Lexington Tax Group provides emergency services to stop bank levies and wage garnishment – often within hours of filing Power of Attorney. You may need to negotiate to remove a tax lien, and the process involves requesting lien release, withdrawal, discharge, or subordination depending on your circumstances. Once liability is paid or resolved, the IRS must issue a lien release within 30 calendar days.
Wage garnishment is a last resort for tax collection agencies, but by the time it happens, the situation is urgent. Wage garnishment can occur due to unresolved tax debts, and waiting only allows the balance to grow.
Audit Defense and Representation
Receiving an IRS audit notice doesn’t mean you owe more money – but responding incorrectly can cost you. Correspondence audits typically take 2–6 months, office audits 3–9 months, and complex field audits over a year. Lexington’s team handles all three types, acting on your behalf from the initial response through appeals if necessary.
Having a tax attorney or enrolled agent represent you during an audit sets the tone, limits scope, and protects you from providing information that could expand the examination. IRS debt management can be complicated, and hiring a qualified tax professional may be beneficial in complex cases.
How Our Tax Debt Resolution Process Works
Lexington Tax Group uses a structured three-phase approach to resolve your tax issues – from initial investigation through final settlement.
Step 1: Free Consultation and Tax Investigation
Your case starts with a free phone consultation. During this call, a tax resolution expert reviews your tax situation, discusses IRS notices you’ve received, and explains your collection alternatives. If you decide to move forward, the investigation phase includes a comprehensive review of IRS transcripts, compliance status, and total tax liabilities including penalties and interest. The 3-business-day money-back guarantee applies to investigation phase fees, so you can proceed with confidence.
Step 2: Strategic Planning and IRS Negotiation
Based on the investigation findings, your team develops a personalized resolution strategy. This may involve filing unfiled tax returns, preparing an offer in compromise application, setting up an installment agreement, requesting penalty relief, or pursuing an IRS settlement. Your attorneys and enrolled agents handle all direct communication with the IRS – you don’t need to answer phone calls from revenue officers or respond to IRS notices yourself.
Step 3: Resolution and Ongoing Support
Once the IRS accepts your resolution – whether that’s a compromise, payment plan, or other relief – Lexington ensures everything is properly documented and filed. The team provides follow-up support to keep you compliant with filing requirements and plan payments, because defaulting on an agreement can restore full tax liabilities and restart collection actions.
What Our Clients Say
Lexington Tax Group’s 939+ five-star Google reviews reflect real outcomes for taxpayers who faced serious IRS problems. Review real client experiences from individuals and business owners who resolved back taxes, stopped wage garnishment, removed tax liens, and settled debt for less than the full payment amount.
Check a firm’s success rate before hiring them. Avoid firms that guarantee specific results – the IRS names “OIC mills” among its annual Dirty Dozen scam list. Experience is crucial when hiring tax relief services. Lexington’s track record, BBB accreditation, and verified reviews speak to consistent, honest outcomes.
Areas We Serve
Lexington Tax Group serves taxpayers in all 50 states from its Palm Beach Gardens, FL office and through secure phone and online consultations. Whether you’re in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, or any other city, you get the same team of licensed tax attorneys, enrolled agents, and CPAs working your case.
Key areas where clients are located include:
- Florida – Palm Beach Gardens, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville
- California – Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento
- Texas – Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin
- Northeast – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
- Midwest – Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
- Southeast – Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee
Lexington also handles state taxes in addition to federal IRS matters. Tax authorities may waive penalties or interest in some states, and your team can coordinate both federal and state tax dispute resolution simultaneously.
For taxpayers who qualify based on income, additional resources include the Taxpayer Advocate Service, which is an independent organization within the IRS that offers assistance to taxpayers experiencing systemic issues. Low Income Taxpayer Clinics provide free or low-cost assistance to individuals facing disputes with the IRS. IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers provide face-to-face assistance for various IRS account issues – use the IRS Office Locator to find one by ZIP code. The IRS also offers tools and programs for managing tax debt directly without intermediary companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does IRS tax debt resolution cost?
Your initial consultation with Lexington Tax Group is completely free – no fees, no obligation. Tax relief companies may charge thousands for their services, and tax relief companies often charge upfront fees. Lexington’s 3-business-day money-back guarantee on investigation phase payments sets it apart from most companies. Beyond professional fees, IRS-related costs include the $205 OIC application fee and required initial payment if you pursue a compromise. Your team provides transparent pricing before you commit to any phase of work so there are no surprises.
How quickly can you stop IRS collection actions?
Once you engage Lexington and your Power of Attorney (Form 2848) is filed with the IRS, your team can request a stay on levies, wage garnishment, and other enforcement within hours to days. Under an accepted offer in compromise, collection activity is suspended while the application is pending – though OIC processing can take up to 24 months. For active garnishments, emergency intervention often produces faster results. Every case is different, but immediate action is always the priority.
Do I qualify for tax debt relief programs?
Qualification depends on several factors: your total balance, income, equity in assets, filing compliance, and current-year estimated tax payment status. For installment agreements under the Fresh Start tax relief program, individuals owing $50,000 or less with all tax returns filed can generally qualify online. For an offer in compromise, the IRS evaluates your Reasonable Collection Potential. Not every person will qualify for every program, which is why the free consultation exists – to determine which collection alternatives give you the best outcome based on your specific circumstances.
Can you help if I haven’t filed tax returns?
Absolutely. The IRS views unfiled tax returns severely. Unfiled tax returns can lead to criminal investigations, and unfiled returns may result in wage garnishments or bank levies. More immediately, unfiled returns block eligibility for every major IRS tax relief program – you cannot apply for an offer in compromise, installment agreement, or penalty relief without first filing all required returns. Filing unfiled returns can be completed within 30 days in many cases. Over 20,000 tax returns have been filed by some tax attorneys working in the resolution space. Lexington’s team files back taxes as part of the resolution process and ensures you’re fully compliant before pursuing any settlement or plan.
Get Started with Your Free Tax Debt Consultation
Every day you wait, interest and penalties continue to accrue on your tax bill, and the IRS moves closer to enforcing collection through levies, liens, and garnishment. You don’t have to resolve this alone. Lexington Tax Group’s tax attorneys, enrolled agents, and CPAs have helped thousands of taxpayers settle their debt, stop collection actions, and achieve lasting financial freedom.
Call 800-328-8289 for your free, no-obligation consultation – or schedule a call online at a time that works for you.
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