Received a Letter From the IRS? You Have Options.
A. Erik Wesphalen — Enrolled Agent — has resolved IRS tax issues for thousands of Americans. Personal attention. No call centers. Results.
Every Day You Wait, The IRS Gets Closer to Your Paycheck
Wage Garnishment
The IRS can take up to 70% of your paycheck — without a court order. Once it starts, stopping it requires immediate professional intervention.
Bank Account Levy
The IRS can freeze and seize funds directly from your bank account with just 21 days' notice. Your money is not safe without a resolution plan.
Federal Tax Lien
A lien attaches to everything you own — your home, car, investments. It destroys your credit and blocks your ability to sell or refinance property.
Common IRS Letters & What They Mean for You
If you've received any of these notices, time is critical. Here's what each one means — and how we fight back.
Balance Due Notices
These escalating notices mean the IRS says you owe money. CP504 is the final warning before they seize your assets.
- Stop active collection actions
- Negotiate affordable payment plans
- Explore Offer in Compromise options
- Reduce or eliminate penalties and interest
Underreporter Notices
The IRS believes you underreported income. CP3219 is a "Statutory Notice of Deficiency" — your last chance to dispute before assessment.
- Review and challenge IRS calculations
- Provide missing documentation
- Full audit representation
- Prevent additional penalties
Liens & Levies
These letters mean the IRS is actively moving to seize your property. Letter 1058 is a "Final Notice of Intent to Levy."
- File emergency levy releases
- Remove or subordinate federal tax liens
- Protect your home, car, and bank accounts
- Negotiate a resolution before seizure
How We Resolve Your IRS Case
A clear, straightforward path from stress to resolution. Most clients see action within 24-72 hours.
Free 20-Minute Consultation
We review your IRS letters, assess your situation, and explain your options — clearly and honestly.
Sign Power of Attorney & Secure Payment
You authorize us to represent you before the IRS. From this point, the IRS talks to us — not you.
We Contact IRS & Secure Collection Hold
We immediately contact the IRS to establish our representation and request a hold on all collection activity.
We Negotiate Your Best Resolution
Whether it's an Offer in Compromise, installment plan, or penalty abatement — we fight for the lowest amount possible.
Meet A. Erik Wesphalen, EA
- B.S. in Finance and Accounting — Lehigh University
- M.B.A. — Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management
- Masters in Legal Studies of Taxation — New York University School of Law
- Enrolled Agent (EA) — Internal Revenue Service
- 30 Years of Experience guiding successful Tax Mitigation solutions
A. Erik Wesphalen is an IRS Enrolled Agent with three decades of experience negotiating tax resolutions on behalf of individuals and businesses across all 50 states. His academic credentials from Lehigh, Cornell, and NYU School of Law provide a rare combination of financial, business, and tax law expertise that gives his clients a decisive advantage.
Unlike large tax resolution mills that assign your case to junior staff, Erik handles every case personally — from the initial consultation through final IRS resolution.
"With Phoenix Tax Resolution, your case will not be farmed out to a processing center. Your case will be handled personally by A. Erik Wesphalen."
Real Results From Real People
"I owed the IRS over $85,000 and was paralyzed with fear. Erik personally handled my case, got the collections stopped within days, and negotiated my debt down to a fraction of what I owed. He literally saved my family."
"After being ignored by two other tax firms, Erik took my case personally. He stopped the wage garnishment that was taking 60% of my paycheck and set up a payment plan I could actually live with. I can finally breathe again."
"The IRS had a lien on my home and was threatening to levy my bank account. Erik moved fast — he got the lien subordinated and negotiated an Offer in Compromise that settled my $120K debt for $8,200. The man is a miracle worker."
Frequently Asked Questions
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax professional authorized by the IRS to represent taxpayers in all 50 states. Unlike CPAs or attorneys who may have general knowledge, EAs specialize exclusively in taxation. A. Erik Wesphalen's EA designation means he has passed rigorous IRS examinations and is federally authorized to negotiate directly with the IRS on your behalf.
Your initial 20-minute consultation is completely free and confidential. During this call, Erik will review your IRS notices, assess your situation, and outline your options. There is no obligation and no pressure. You'll know exactly where you stand before making any decisions.
Yes. The IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program allows qualified taxpayers to settle their debt for significantly less than the full amount. Eligibility depends on your income, expenses, assets, and ability to pay. Not everyone qualifies, but many of our clients have settled for 10-30% of their original debt. Erik will honestly assess your eligibility during your free consultation.
In most cases, yes. Once Erik files your Power of Attorney and contacts the IRS, he can request a hold on collection activity while your case is being resolved. This can stop wage garnishments, bank levies, and lien filings. In urgent situations, Erik can often secure a collection hold within 24-72 hours.
It depends on the resolution strategy. Penalty abatement can be resolved in 30-90 days. Payment plans typically take 1-2 months. Offer in Compromise cases take 6-12 months on average but provide the greatest savings. In all cases, collection activity is typically halted within the first few days so you can focus on moving forward.
We regularly work with clients who owe $100,000 or more. In fact, higher-balance cases often have more options available. We've successfully resolved cases involving tax debts of $500,000+ through Offers in Compromise, partial-pay installment agreements, and other strategies. The key is acting quickly before the IRS escalates collection efforts.