Tax Relief in Boulder, Colorado for Individuals and the Self-Employed
Working for yourself brings freedom, and it also brings a tax bill that nobody withholds for you along the way. Fresh Start Tax Relief Services helps taxpayers in Boulder and the surrounding area untangle IRS debt, whether it started with a missed estimated payment or years of unfiled returns. We are a women-owned business based in Pasadena, California, and our licensed tax agents have decades of experience dealing with the IRS.
Serving Boulder and the Surrounding Communities
Boulder clients can reach us at (800) 250-8884 or through our online application, which never closes. If you live closer to the city, our Denver Metro Area page covers that region too. Either way, you work with the same team, because "Not only do we service every single county in California, but we service taxpayers nationwide."
When No One Is Withholding for You
Employees have tax taken out of every paycheck. Freelancers, contractors, and small business owners do not. Instead, they are expected to make quarterly estimated payments, generally due in April, June, September, and January. Miss a few, and a modest shortfall can become a balance due with an underpayment penalty attached.
That pattern is one of the most common ways people end up owing the IRS without ever meaning to. Once the balance is too big to pay in one go, the stress tends to snowball, and some people stop filing altogether. If that sounds familiar, you are far from alone, and it is a very fixable situation.
Catching Up on Back Returns
When returns go unfiled, the IRS may eventually file on your behalf. It takes no deductions or credits into account when it does, which typically leaves you with a bigger liability than you actually owe. Late filing and late payment penalties then pile on top.
Our filing tax returns service starts by figuring out which years were never filed and which years the IRS filed for you. We then file them correctly, which often brings the liability down substantially and sometimes eliminates it. With accurate returns on record, we can move on to resolving whatever balance remains.
Clearing a Tax Lien
If your balance has gone unpaid long enough, the IRS may file a tax lien. A lien is a public claim against your property, and it can tarnish your credit report until the debt is paid.
The good news is that a lien is not permanent. Once the underlying tax debt is paid in full, the IRS generally releases the lien within 30 days. Our focus is on resolving the debt through the program that fits your finances, whether that is an Offer in Compromise, an installment agreement, penalty abatement, or a combination, so that release can happen.
Feeling Better About What Comes Next
Tax problems weigh on more than your finances. We offer emotional support along with expert guidance, because we know how heavy this can feel. We also keep our advice honest. Not every taxpayer qualifies to settle for a fraction of the balance, and we will tell you plainly where you stand. What we can promise is a clear plan and a team that sticks with you. Learn more about us on the Fresh Start Tax Relief home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with taxpayers in Boulder?
Yes. We help clients in Boulder and the surrounding area, along with the Denver metro area and taxpayers nationwide, from our office in Pasadena, California.
Why do I owe so much when I am self-employed?
Self-employed taxpayers have no withholding, so they are expected to make quarterly estimated payments, generally due in April, June, September, and January. Missed payments can create a balance plus an underpayment penalty.
When is a federal tax lien released?
The IRS generally releases a tax lien within 30 days after the tax debt is paid in full. Resolving the debt is the key to clearing the lien.
Can you file several years of missing returns?
Yes. We identify which years were never filed and which the IRS filed for you, then file them correctly. This often creates a much smaller liability or none at all.
What happens if I keep ignoring IRS letters?
The letters escalate. A certified letter means your account is in collections, and an Intent to Levy notice can be followed by a bank or wage levy if you miss its deadline.