Received an IRS notice? Don't panic, but don't ignore it. While a tax lien and a tax levy sound similar, they mean very different things for your finances. A lien is a legal claim against your property, but a levy means the IRS is actively seizing your wages or bank accounts. Learn the key differences between claim and collection, and discover how you can stop the IRS. ALTA Tax Relief LLC is here to help you find a strategic solution.

The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start with the IRS. If you’ve struggled with tax debt, the secret to a successful resolution isn't just paying off the past—it’s staying compliant in the present. From filing missing returns to mastering estimated payments, learn the essential steps you must take to qualify for an Offer in Compromise and protect your assets from garnishments in 2026.

Dealing with the IRS can be frightening, frustrating, and confusing, and that’s where a tax resolution expert comes in. The IRS operates based upon federal laws. Those laws have been interpreted into procedures for how to do everything at the IRS. From processing of returns to issuing refunds to auditing of returns and to collection of tax debts, these procedures are found in the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) . Tax resolution experts not only know these procedures in the I