Tax Relief in Houston, Texas From Licensed Tax Agents Who Listen

Owing the IRS can make even the biggest city feel small. Fresh Start Tax Relief Services works with individuals and business owners across the Houston metro area from our home base in Pasadena, California. We are a women-owned business, and our licensed tax agents have decades of experience dealing with the IRS. That experience travels with us to every client, no matter which state they call home.

Working With Fresh Start Tax Relief From Houston

You do not need to sit across a desk from us to get real help. Houston clients reach our team by calling (800) 250-8884 or filling out our online form, which stays open around the clock. Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific, Monday through Friday, which works out to 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Houston. That means you can call after the workday ends.

Once you become a client, we get involved right away. We collect the information we need, analyze your case, and talk to the IRS agents directly on your behalf. For many people, simply knowing that someone else is handling those calls is the first real relief they have felt in months. Our reach is wide by design: "Not only do we service every single county in California, but we service taxpayers nationwide."

Tax Debt in Texas: What Usually Comes Up

Texas does not have a state personal income tax, so for most individuals in Houston, the problem is federal. That often looks like a stack of IRS notices, a certified letter saying the account is in collections, or an Intent to Levy notice with a deadline attached. Ignore that deadline, and the IRS can levy your bank account or your wages.

Others come to us because they stopped filing. When returns go unfiled for years, the IRS may file for you without taking deductions or credits into account, and penalties for late filing and late payment pile on top. We find out which years are missing, file them correctly, and work from an accurate number instead of an inflated one.

Help for Houston Business Owners

Houston runs on small businesses, and business tax problems can escalate quickly. When payroll taxes fall behind, the IRS can pursue the trust fund recovery penalty against the people responsible for paying them. Our payroll tax and trust fund penalty help is built for exactly that situation. We also help resolve business tax debt and work on reinstating businesses that have been shut down by the IRS or a state revenue office.

Finding a Plan You Can Live With

There is no single answer to tax debt, and anyone who promises one before hearing your story is guessing. Some taxpayers qualify for an Offer in Compromise, which settles a liability for a fraction of what is owed when certain financial guidelines are met. Others are better served by an installment agreement that we negotiate so the payments fit your budget. Penalty abatement can take on the penalties that have built up on the balance.

We will tell you honestly which of these options fit your situation. Not everyone qualifies to settle for pennies on the dollar, and we would rather tell you that on day one than let you find out later. You can learn more about who we are on the Fresh Start Tax Relief home page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work with you if I live in Houston?

Yes. Our office is in Pasadena, California, and we serve taxpayers nationwide. Houston clients start by phone at (800) 250-8884 or through our online form.

What hours can I reach you from Houston?

Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific. In Central time, that is 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Why is my tax debt with the IRS and not the state?

Texas has no state personal income tax, so individual income tax debt in Houston is almost always owed to the IRS. Business owners may still owe state taxes, which we can review during your consultation.

What is the trust fund recovery penalty?

It is a penalty the IRS assesses personally against the people responsible for unpaid payroll taxes withheld from employees. It can equal 100% of the unpaid trust fund taxes, which is why acting early matters.

Can unpaid taxes affect my passport?

They can. The IRS can certify seriously delinquent tax debt, more than $64,000 adjusted yearly for inflation, to the State Department, which may deny or revoke a passport.

What happens after my first call?

Your consultation is free and confidential. From there, we analyze your case, confirm your filings are current, and present a proposed resolution before we move forward.