We have been successful in dealing with and resolving both IRS and New York State tax issues, including problems relating to unfiled tax returns, unpaid taxes, tax liens or levies, etc.   Some of the services provided include the following:

Unfiled Tax Returns:  Failing to file a tax return is a criminal offense and the penalties are often worse than if you had filed and not paid your taxes.  It is best for you to address this problem head-on instead of waiting around for Uncle Sam to find you. At Station Plaza, your delinquent tax returns can be prepared quickly and efficiently.

Installment Agreements:  If you need assistance arranging an installment agreement with the IRS and/or NYS so that you can pay your taxes off in monthly installments, we can help you. As long as the payments are made on time and as agreed, the IRS and NYS cannot take further collection steps against you such as file any liens or levies on your assets. However, without a formal areement in place, the IRS and NYS are able to take money from your paycheck, freeze your bank accounts, file judgments against you and liens against your home or other assets.  

Penalty Abatement:  Sometimes, the penalties and interest added by the  IRS and NYS increases the amount a taxpayer owes, the ever inflating balance becomes too high.  In many cases a taxpayer could pay the actual tax amount, but cannot pay the entire balance in full thanks to the penalties and interest.   Station Plaza can assist you with having the  penalties and interest reduced or even eliminated.

Liens and Levies:  The IRS can take money from your paycheck or bank accounts by garnishment or levy. They can file liens against your house or other assets. We can help you prevent these actions or assist you in getting them lifted so you can afford to pay your bills. If you are presently dealing with or concerned about a lien, levy or garnishment, we can help you. Remember, the earlier the problem is addressed, the more successful we will be. Ignoring a tax problem is like driving with a blindfold on - you are simply asking for trouble.

Offer in Compromise:  Compromsing your tax liability is where you offer the taxing authority less than you owe and, if your offer is accepted, pay an amount you can afford to satisfy your entire tax due.  You can even  include the penalties and interest. The amount you offer to pay is based on what you can afford, not the amount you owe! Once the offer is accepted and paid, you become current on all tax liabilities.   We can work with you to ensure that you meet all requirements and submit the best possible package in support of your offer and assist you through to a decision.

Innocent Spouse:  Sometimes, one spouse is not involved with another's tax problems but gets stuck with the tax burden simply because he or she is married to thta person.  An innocent spouse has rights and can be protected from IRS collection actions. If the IRS is trying to collect tax related to the income of a (current or even a former) spouse that you believe you personally do not owe and should not be responsible for, call us today to learn your options.

Bankruptcy:  Owner and operator, Susan E. Rizos, is an experienced bankruptcy attorney.  Many people are not aware that taxes may be dischargeable in certain circumstances, or paid off over time with less interest in some cases, through bankruptcy.  If you have tax debt and would like to explore your options in bankruptcy, contact Station Plaza or Susan E. Rizos for a review of your particular situation.