Every IRS Problem Has a Solution. We've Seen Them All.
After 30 years of resolving tax debt for individuals and businesses across all 50 states, A. Erik Wesphalen has the experience to navigate whatever the IRS throws at you.
If you're reading this page, chances are the IRS has already made its presence felt — and the uncertainty of what comes next is keeping you up at night. That's a natural response to an unnatural amount of pressure. The good news is that you don't have to figure this out alone, and the situation is almost certainly more manageable than it feels right now.
A. Erik Wesphalen has spent three decades standing between taxpayers and the IRS. He knows the system inside and out — every program, every deadline, every negotiation lever — and he uses that knowledge to turn overwhelming debt into a clear, achievable resolution plan. Here's how he can help.
Offer in Compromise
When paying your full tax debt would push you to the breaking point, the IRS may accept a fraction of what you owe. But only if your case is built correctly — the documentation, the financial analysis, the narrative. Erik has negotiated hundreds of successful OICs and knows exactly what the IRS needs to see to say yes.
See if you qualify →Installment Agreements
You can pay — just not all at once. The IRS has structured payment plans, but the amount they initially demand is often far more than you can realistically afford. Erik negotiates installment agreements based on your actual financial picture, not the IRS's default formula. The result: a monthly payment you can live with, and collections off your back.
Get a payment plan that works →Wage Garnishment & Levy Release
If the IRS is already taking money from your paycheck or has frozen your bank account, you need someone who can move fast. Erik files emergency interventions that can stop garnishments and release levies within 24 to 72 hours. This isn't a someday problem — it's a right-now problem, and he treats it that way.
Stop the garnishment now →Federal Tax Lien Relief
An IRS lien on your property wrecks your credit score and blocks your ability to sell, refinance, or borrow. Most people don't realize that liens can be withdrawn, discharged, or subordinated — and that the process, while technical, is very doable with the right representation. Erik handles the paperwork and the negotiation so you can protect what you've built.
Explore lien relief options →Penalty Abatement
Look at your IRS balance. Chances are, 25 to 40 percent of that number is penalties — not the original tax you owed. Penalties accumulate fast and compound aggressively. The IRS has programs to reduce or eliminate them entirely, especially for first-time situations or where reasonable cause exists. Erik identifies every abatement opportunity and pursues it relentlessly.
Reduce your penalties →IRS Audit Representation
An IRS audit letter can make your stomach drop — but you don't have to face the examiner alone. Once Erik holds your Power of Attorney, you never have to speak to the IRS directly. He reviews every document, prepares every response, and represents you through the entire audit process. Your rights are protected, your case is documented, and your stress level drops dramatically.
Get audit representation →Unfiled Tax Returns
Maybe it started with one missed year and snowballed from there. You're not alone — and you're not a criminal. But waiting for the IRS to file on your behalf (called a Substitute for Return) almost always results in a higher tax bill because they don't apply deductions or credits you're entitled to. Erik helps you file correctly, minimize penalties, and come back into full compliance on your terms.
Get compliant now →Business & Payroll Tax Issues (941)
Unpaid payroll taxes are the fastest way to get the IRS's full attention — and the personal liability exposure for business owners is real. The IRS can and does pursue owners, officers, and even bookkeepers personally through Trust Fund Recovery Penalties. Erik intervenes quickly to protect you personally while working to resolve the business liability through negotiation.
Protect your business →From First Call to Final Resolution
Here's exactly what happens when you reach out.
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.
"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."
Common Questions
A lien is a legal claim against your property — it affects your credit and your ability to sell or refinance. A levy is an actual seizure — the IRS takes money directly from your wages or bank account. Both are serious, but a levy requires immediate action.
The IRS typically takes 6 to 12 months to process an OIC. During that time, collection activity is suspended. We handle the entire process so you don't have to interact with the IRS at all.
Not 100%, but the amount they can take is significant — often 50% or more depending on your filing status and exemptions. A wage garnishment release is one of the most urgent things we handle, and it can typically be secured quickly once representation is in place.
Penalties and interest continue to accrue until your balance is resolved. That's one reason we move quickly. We also pursue penalty abatement as part of most cases, which can eliminate a substantial portion of the total balance.
Not necessarily before we start. We can often secure a collection hold first, then bring you into compliance strategically. Unfiled returns are very common and there are right and wrong ways to handle them — we guide you through the entire process.