Tax Relief in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach

South Florida has a way of making everything feel possible, right up until an IRS balance starts following you around. Fresh Start Tax Relief Services helps taxpayers in Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and the communities in between take control of their tax debt. We are a women-owned business headquartered in Pasadena, California, and our licensed tax agents bring decades of IRS experience to every case.

Serving South Florida From Miami Beach to Palm Beach

Our clients along the coast range from longtime residents to business owners who split their time between cities. Wherever you are in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, you can start with a phone call to (800) 250-8884 or our online form. South Florida is one stop on a long list: "Not only do we service every single county in California, but we service taxpayers nationwide."

When Tax Debt Puts Your Passport at Risk

For people who travel, a large tax balance carries a consequence many never see coming. The IRS can certify taxpayers with seriously delinquent tax debt to the State Department. After that certification, the State Department generally will not issue a passport, and it may deny a new application or revoke a passport you already hold.

Seriously delinquent tax debt means legally enforceable, unpaid federal tax debt, including penalties and interest, totaling more than $64,000, adjusted yearly for inflation. Before certifying, the IRS must have filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien with your administrative remedies lapsed or exhausted, or it must have issued a levy. If your balance is approaching that line, resolving it sooner rather than later can keep your travel plans intact.

Your Options for Settling Tax Debt

There is no single program that fits every taxpayer. Depending on your finances, our licensed tax agents may recommend an Offer in Compromise to settle for a fraction of what is owed, an installment agreement with payments you can manage, penalty abatement to reduce what has built up on the balance, or filing missing returns correctly to lower the liability. You can see all of these on our settle your tax debt page.

We never give you false promises. Settling for pennies on the dollar requires meeting certain financial guidelines, and we will tell you plainly whether you qualify before we go any further.

What Working With Us Looks Like

Once you reach out, we gather the details of your situation and analyze your case. We present that analysis to you along with a proposed resolution, so you understand the plan and why we recommend it. We also check that your tax filings are current, since the IRS expects compliance before most resolutions move forward. You can walk through each stage on our tax settlement process page.

Experience With How the IRS Really Works

The IRS can be intimidating. Our years of dealing with it mean we understand how it operates and what it expects, which helps us quickly determine the right course of action for your situation. Whether you are facing a tax lien, a payroll tax problem, a trust fund recovery penalty, or a growing balance, the Tax Superwomen may be able to help. Learn more about who we are on the Fresh Start Tax Relief home page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you help taxpayers in Miami Beach and Palm Beach?

Yes. We serve Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and the surrounding South Florida area, along with taxpayers nationwide from our Pasadena office.

What counts as seriously delinquent tax debt?

It is legally enforceable, unpaid federal tax debt, including assessed penalties and interest, totaling more than $64,000. That figure is adjusted yearly for inflation.

Which tax debts count toward passport certification?

The total can include individual income taxes, trust fund recovery penalties, business taxes you are personally liable for, and other civil penalties.

What will you show me after you review my case?

We present our case analysis along with a proposed resolution. That way you see the plan, and the reasoning behind it, before we begin working with the IRS on your behalf.

Will you tell me if I don't qualify for a settlement?

Yes. An Offer in Compromise requires meeting certain financial guidelines, and not everyone qualifies. If you do not, we explain why and recommend the option that fits, such as an installment agreement.