Tax Resolution Texas

Texas has one of the strongest homestead exemptions in the country — but it only protects you from state and private creditors. Federal tax liens from the IRS attach to all of your property, including your home. If a lien is filed before you sell or refinance, the IRS can claim their share at closing.

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an IRS program that allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed. The IRS evaluates your income, expenses, and assets to determine your ‘reasonable collection potential.’ Not everyone qualifies, but for those who do, the savings can be dramatic — as our case studies show. The best way to know if you qualify is to speak with a licensed tax resolution specialist.

The debt grows. Penalties and interest compound. The IRS escalates from letters to liens to levies. Once they reach the levy stage, they can seize bank accounts, garnish wages, and file public liens — often without additional warning. Ignoring notices is almost always the most expensive choice.

It depends on the resolution path. Installment agreements can often be established in a few weeks. Offers in Compromise typically take 6–12 months for the IRS to process. Penalty abatement requests can be resolved faster if the case is strong. We’ll give you a realistic timeline at your consultation based on your specific situation.

Technically, yes — but the IRS is a sophisticated negotiating counterparty and they deal with tax debt professionally every day. Most people who try to negotiate on their own end up accepting terms that are worse than what a professional could achieve. Our case studies show results that would have been very unlikely without representation.

Yes, unfortunately. Self-employed workers are responsible for estimating and paying their own quarterly taxes. If you’ve had a strong income year and didn’t pay quarterly, you could owe significantly at filing — plus penalties. This is especially common in Texas industries like construction, real estate, and oil-related services. If you’ve already fallen behind, the sooner you address it, the better.

Business tax debt can follow you personally, especially if you were responsible for payroll taxes. The IRS can pursue trust fund recovery penalties against owners and officers personally. We’ve helped Texas business owners resolve both business and personal tax debt in a single resolution process.

Texas is a community property state, which means income earned during a marriage is generally considered jointly owned. This can affect how the IRS assesses liability — particularly if your spouse had income you weren’t aware of, or if you’re dealing with tax issues related to a divorce. In some cases, Innocent Spouse Relief may be available. We’ll evaluate your situation at the consultation.

A tax lien is a legal claim against your property — it’s filed in public record and can affect your credit and your ability to sell or finance property. A tax levy is the actual seizure of assets — money from your bank account, a portion of your paycheck, or other property. Liens usually come first; levies follow if you don’t respond. Both can be addressed with professional representation.

Yes. We’re headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas — in the heart of the Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin. We primarily serve clients across Central Texas, San Marcos, San Antonio, Austin, and the surrounding areas, but we work with clients remotely throughout the state.

Our fees vary depending on the complexity of your situation and the resolution path required. We’re upfront about costs before any work begins — there are no surprise charges. More importantly, the right resolution typically saves clients far more than it costs. During your consultation, we’ll give you a clear picture of what representation involves and what outcomes are realistic.