Notice analysis and assessment
We review all tax notices, identify the specific issues, and determine required response deadlines. We coordinate with tax agencies to obtain additional information when notices are unclear.
Tax services
Systematic notice analysis, payment plan negotiation, and coordinated resolution with IRS and New York State tax authorities.
Service overview
We analyze IRS and New York State tax notices to determine required actions and deadlines. Our CPAs review CP2000 notices, balance due notices, and collection notices to identify the specific issues and required responses. We coordinate with the IRS and NYS to obtain additional information when notices are unclear and ensure all correspondence is properly documented.
Payment plans are negotiated based on your Queens income and expense patterns using IRS Collection Information Statement guidelines. We prepare Form 433-F or 433-A with supporting financial documentation and negotiate terms that fit your cash flow. We monitor payment status through the IRS Online Payment Agreement system and coordinate with private collection agencies when accounts are transferred.
We respond to collection due process notices and represent you in appeals conferences when needed. We prepare Form 12153 requests for collection due process hearings, gather supporting documentation, and represent you in telephone or in-person conferences. We also coordinate with tax attorneys for more complex collection actions including liens and levies.
State tax notices from New York State and New York City are handled with coordinated strategies. We ensure consistent responses across federal and state agencies, coordinate payment allocations when tax debt exists at multiple levels, and monitor all jurisdictions to prevent conflicting collection actions.
What's included
Common situations
Our process
We review all tax notices, identify the specific issues, and determine required response deadlines. We coordinate with tax agencies to obtain additional information when notices are unclear.
We assess your ability to pay using IRS guidelines and prepare supporting financial documentation. We identify the most appropriate resolution strategy based on your circumstances.
We prepare all required forms and documentation for your chosen resolution strategy. We submit responses by the notice deadlines and monitor for acknowledgments.
We negotiate payment terms with the IRS and state agencies, establish payment plans, and set up automatic payment arrangements. We coordinate multiple agencies when needed.
We monitor payment status, provide payment reminders, and ensure all payments are applied correctly. We adjust payment plans as your financial situation changes.
We remain available for follow-up questions, handle additional notices, and coordinate appeals if initial resolutions are unsatisfactory. We ensure continued compliance.
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Frequently asked questions
Response deadlines vary by notice type. CP2000 notices typically require responses within 30 days, while balance due notices may have 10-day deadlines. We prioritize urgent notices and ensure timely responses to avoid additional penalties.
Yes. We evaluate your financial situation using IRS guidelines and negotiate payment terms that fit your cash flow. Payment plans can extend up to 72 months for federal taxes and up to 36 months for New York State taxes, depending on the amount owed.
Ignoring notices can lead to additional penalties, interest accrual, wage garnishment, bank levies, or property liens. The IRS may also transfer your account to private collection agencies. Early response prevents escalation of collection actions.
Yes. We coordinate responses to NYS Department of Taxation and Finance notices, including underpayment notices, assessment notices, and collection notices. We ensure consistent strategies across federal and state tax obligations.
Yes. We help you appeal disputed IRS assessments through the collection due process program. This includes requesting hearings, preparing documentation, and representing you in appeals conferences. We also coordinate with tax attorneys for more complex appeals.
Connect with a CPA who understands Queens tax requirements. We prepare and file your returns with accuracy and care.