IRS Problem Resolution Inland Empire

When the IRS sends a CP2000, CP14, or audit notice, Catalyst CPA represents you directly through resolution. Adham Abadier, CPA (California License #158599) holds unlimited IRS practice rights — handling examinations, collection appeals, Offers in Compromise, and installment agreements for clients across Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties. Same-day notice review for retainer clients.

IRS Problem Resolution — Inland Empire

Got an IRS Notice? We Make It Stop.

CPA representation for audits, levies, liens, back taxes — Inland Empire local

If you have an unopened IRS letter on your kitchen table, here's the truth: 80% of problems get worse with time, never better. A CPA can fix this fast.

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Common IRS Problems We Solve

If any of these sound familiar, you need a CPA — not a "tax debt relief" telemarketer.

CP2000 — Underreporter Notice

IRS thinks you missed reporting a 1099 or W-2. Sometimes they\'re right; sometimes the income is reported correctly and the CP2000 is wrong. We compare your return to IRS records and respond accurately.

CP14 / CP501 / CP504 — Balance Due

You owe back taxes and IRS is escalating. Each notice has different rights and deadlines. We assess if you can pay, need an installment agreement, qualify for OIC, or should request Currently Not Collectible status.

Letter 1058 — Final Notice of Levy

The 30-day countdown before IRS can take your paycheck or bank account. We file Form 12153 (Collection Due Process appeal) to halt collection and negotiate a path forward.

Audit Letter (CP75, CP05, Letter 525)

Correspondence audit, office audit, or field audit. We represent you with Power of Attorney — you don\'t talk to IRS, we do. Document gathering, position defense, settlement negotiation.

Wage Garnishment / Bank Levy

If IRS has already started taking money, we file Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate) emergency relief and negotiate immediate release. Speed matters here — call within 24h of levy notice.

Federal Tax Lien

A lien damages your credit and prevents property sales. We help with lien withdrawal (after payment), subordination (for refinancing), or discharge (for specific property sales).

Resolution Options We Negotiate

Not every back-tax case is the same. Here are the paths we evaluate.

Installment Agreement

Monthly payments over 72 months. Under $50K total debt = streamlined approval. Over $50K = financial disclosure required. We negotiate the lowest sustainable payment.

Offer in Compromise

Settle for less than full amount when "doubt as to collectibility." Requires Form 656 + 433-A/B disclosure. Average accepted offer is 14% of debt. We prep + negotiate.

Currently Not Collectible

If paying would create hardship, IRS pauses collection. Statute of limitations keeps running. After 10 years, debt expires. We file Form 433-F to qualify.

Penalty Abatement

First-Time Abate (clean compliance history) or Reasonable Cause (illness, disaster, records lost). Can wipe 25-50% of total balance in penalties + interest. We file Form 843.

Innocent Spouse Relief

You\'re on the hook for a joint return your spouse misreported. Form 8857 separates your liability. Critical in IE divorce cases. We handle the full filing.

Bankruptcy Coordination

Tax debt 3+ years old, return filed, no fraud — may discharge in Chapter 7. We coordinate with your bankruptcy attorney and provide tax compliance during/after.

IRS Resolution — Frequently Asked Questions

I got an IRS notice — what do I do first?

Don't panic and don't ignore it. Most IRS notices have a 30-day response deadline. Call us within 48 hours — we read the notice, classify it (CP2000, CP14, CP504, Letter 1058, etc.), and determine if it's a billing dispute, info request, or audit trigger. We respond on your behalf.

Can you stop a wage garnishment or bank levy?

In most cases yes — but timing matters. Once you receive a Letter 1058 / Final Notice of Intent to Levy, you have 30 days to file a Collection Due Process appeal. We file the appeal, halt collection, and negotiate an installment agreement or Offer in Compromise.

What's an Offer in Compromise?

An OIC lets you settle IRS debt for less than the full amount based on inability to pay. It's rigorous — IRS reviews your income, expenses, assets, and future earning potential. We prep Form 656 + 433-A/B, financial disclosures, and negotiate the offer amount.

How much does IRS representation cost?

Depends on complexity. Simple notice response: $500-$1,500. Installment agreement setup: $750-$2,000. Full Offer in Compromise: $3,500-$7,500. Audit representation: $200-$300/hr (typically 5-25 hours). We give you a flat-fee quote before starting.

Do you handle FTB and EDD problems too?

Yes. California FTB (Franchise Tax Board) and EDD (Employment Development Department) issues are common in the Inland Empire. We handle CA notices, audits, garnishments, and Offers in Compromise with the same process as IRS.

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