Tax Relief in Austin, Texas for Individuals and Business Owners

An unexpected envelope from the IRS can stop you cold, whether it holds an audit notice, a balance due, or a final warning. Fresh Start Tax Relief Services helps people across the Austin metro area work through all three. From our office in Pasadena, California, our women-owned team of licensed tax agents brings decades of IRS experience to clients in Texas and beyond, with honest advice and steady support from the first call to the last.

How Austin Clients Work With Our Team

Getting started takes one phone call to (800) 250-8884 or a few minutes on our online form. We listen to the whole story, including what you hope to achieve, before we suggest a direction. That conversation is free, and it stays confidential.

From that point on, you have licensed tax agents in your corner. We handle the back-and-forth with the IRS, so you can get back to work, family, and everything else on your plate. Austin is one of many communities we serve, because "Not only do we service every single county in California, but we service taxpayers nationwide."

Facing an IRS Audit in Austin

An audit is stressful and confusing, but you do not have to sit through it by yourself. Our IRS audit representation puts an experienced tax agent between you and the IRS. We protect your rights, handle all communication professionally, prepare your documentation, and negotiate on your behalf. Our goal throughout is to keep penalties and liabilities as low as possible.

Many people wait until an audit has already gone badly before they ask for help. The earlier we are involved, the more options there usually are.

Is an Offer in Compromise Right for You?

Most people who search for tax relief have heard about settling for less than they owe. That program is the Offer in Compromise, and it is designed to settle a tax liability for a fraction of the balance. The catch is that taxpayers must meet certain financial guidelines to qualify.

We look closely at your income, expenses, and overall picture to see whether an offer makes sense. If it does, we prepare and pursue it. If it does not, we tell you plainly and move to the option that fits, such as an installment agreement or penalty abatement. You will never be sold a settlement you cannot get.

When Your Business Is in Trouble With the IRS

Austin's small business owners face tax problems that go beyond a personal return. Unpaid business taxes can lead to aggressive collection, and in serious cases the IRS or a state revenue office can shut a business down. We help resolve business tax debt and work on reinstating businesses that have been closed by the IRS or the state. If you are trying to keep your doors open, call us before the next notice arrives.

Why Tax Resolution Is Its Own Specialty

Plenty of people assume their regular accountant or attorney can handle an IRS collection case. Many CPAs are excellent at CPA work and recognize that tax resolution sits outside their realm, and the same is true of many attorneys. Resolving tax debt means knowing how the IRS thinks and how its programs actually work. That is the only thing we do, and you can learn more about our team on the Fresh Start Tax Relief home page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you represent me in an IRS audit if I live in Austin?

Yes. We serve taxpayers nationwide. As your representatives, we handle all communication with the IRS, prepare your documentation, and negotiate on your behalf throughout the audit.

Who qualifies for an Offer in Compromise?

An Offer in Compromise is available to taxpayers who meet certain financial guidelines set by the IRS. We review your finances during your case analysis to determine whether you qualify before anything is submitted.

Can you help if the IRS shut down my business?

Yes. We work on reinstating businesses that have been shut down by the IRS or a state revenue office, along with resolving the business tax debt that led to the closure.

How soon do you get involved once I sign on?

We get involved the moment you become a client. If you are facing a wage garnishment, bank levy, aggressive phone calls, or letters, we begin providing assistance right away.

What is a Substitute for Return?

When you do not file, the IRS can file a return for you, called a Substitute for Return or SFR. It allows no deductions, which usually creates a much larger liability than a correctly filed return.