IRS Notices & Collections
We review notices, deadlines, balances, filing history, and collection activity so you know what requires attention first.
Facing the IRS? Start with the facts.
Resolve Serious IRS Tax Problems With a Clear Strategy
If you have received an IRS notice, owe more than you can afford, or are facing collection action, you do not have to navigate it alone. Work directly with an Enrolled Agent and Master's-trained tax professional who will evaluate your situation and explain your options in plain English.
✓ Enrolled Agent
✓ MST
✓ Nationwide Representation
✓ 2,000+ Returns Prepared
EAFederally authorized IRS representation
MSTMaster of Science in Taxation
50States served nationwide
2,000+Individual and business returns prepared
The sooner you understand the problem, the more options you may have
IRS problems rarely improve by being ignored
Our role is to identify the immediate risk, verify what the IRS records show, and determine which resolution paths actually fit your facts.
Liens, Levies & Garnishments
When enforced collection is a concern, timing matters. We evaluate available remedies and help you respond appropriately.
Unfiled Returns
We help restore filing compliance, identify missing years, and develop a practical plan for moving the case toward resolution.
Payroll Tax Problems
Business payroll tax issues can carry serious consequences. We help business owners understand exposure and resolution options.
Tax Resolution Services
Representation built around your actual IRS situation
No two tax cases are exactly alike. We evaluate the records first and recommend the approach that fits your circumstances.
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IRS Payment Plans
Explore structured installment agreements when paying the full balance immediately is not realistic.
Learn about payment plans →02
Offer in Compromise
Assess whether settling for less than the full amount may be available based on IRS standards and financial facts.
Explore Offer in Compromise →03
IRS Levies & Garnishments
Respond to threatened or active enforced collection and evaluate available appeal or release options.
Get levy help →04
Penalty Abatement
Review administrative relief, reasonable cause, and other available grounds for qualifying IRS penalties.
Learn about penalty relief →05
Payroll Tax Resolution
Address business employment tax balances, Form 941 problems, and potential Trust Fund Recovery Penalty exposure.
Get payroll tax help →06
Unfiled Tax Returns
Restore filing compliance, reconstruct missing records, and prepare past-due returns before resolving the balance.
Get caught up on returns →
Your Path to IRS Resolution
We do not guess. We build the strategy from verified information.
Before recommending a resolution, we work to understand what the IRS records actually show and how those facts affect your options.
Start With a DiagnosticSchedule Your Diagnostic
Discuss your IRS concerns, notices, deadlines, and the immediate risks that may need attention.
Analyze the IRS Account
Review transcripts, filing history, penalties, interest, collection activity, compliance status, and relevant financial information.
Develop the Resolution Strategy
Compare realistic options and receive a clear recommendation based on the facts of your case.
Professional Representation
Once engaged, we communicate with the IRS, prepare requested documentation, respond to developments, and keep you informed.
Direct RepresentationYour case is not handed to a call center.
Meet Your Tax Resolution Professional
Devon Watkis, EA, MST
Founder, NE Tax Resolution Services
When you are facing the IRS, you need more than tax preparation. You need someone who understands federal tax law, IRS collection procedures, and the practical decisions that can affect the outcome of a case.
Devon Watkis is an Enrolled Agent federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states and holds a Master of Science in Taxation. He has prepared more than 2,000 individual and business tax returns and has experience with IRS collections, audits, appeals, penalty relief, installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, payroll tax matters, and unfiled return compliance.
Before founding NE Tax Resolution Services, he served as a Lead Tax Expert with Intuit TurboTax Live, guiding tax professionals and reviewing complex tax matters.
“Understand the facts. Explain the options. Develop the strategy. Resolve the problem.”
✓ Enrolled Agent, nationwide representation
✓ Master of Science in Taxation
✓ Former Lead Tax Expert with Intuit
✓ Personalized, direct client service
Client Experience
Clear guidance when tax problems feel overwhelming
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“From our first conversation, Devon explained my IRS situation in plain English. He answered every question honestly, never made unrealistic promises, and gave me confidence that I finally understood my options.”
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“I was overwhelmed by IRS notices and did not know where to start. Devon carefully reviewed my situation, explained the process step by step, and developed a clear strategy.”
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“Working directly with an Enrolled Agent made all the difference. Devon took the time to understand my circumstances, reviewed every detail, and kept me informed throughout the process.”
Start With Clarity
Your IRS Tax Resolution Diagnostic
A structured diagnostic helps determine what the IRS records show, what risks may be present, and which resolution options deserve serious consideration.
What we review
- IRS notices and deadlines
- Account and return transcripts
- Filing compliance
- Penalties and interest
- Collection activity
- Potential resolution options
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IRS resolution
These answers are general. Your exact options depend on your tax records, compliance status, financial facts, and IRS collection posture.
What kinds of IRS problems do you handle?
Services include IRS collections, tax debt, liens and levies, wage garnishment concerns, installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, penalty abatement, audit representation, payroll tax matters, and unfiled returns.
Can you represent me if I live outside New York?
Yes. Enrolled Agents are federally authorized tax practitioners who may represent taxpayers before the IRS nationwide.
Will an Offer in Compromise settle my tax debt for pennies on the dollar?
Not automatically. Eligibility depends on IRS rules and your financial circumstances. A proper evaluation is needed before treating an Offer in Compromise as a realistic option.
What happens during the diagnostic?
We discuss your concerns, identify deadlines and risks, determine what records are needed, and evaluate the facts needed to recommend appropriate next steps.
Do I work directly with Devon?
Yes. The practice emphasizes direct, personalized representation rather than handing your case to a call center or rotating sales team.
Contact NE Tax Resolution Services
Tell us what is happening
If you received an IRS notice or are worried about collection action, send a brief message. Do not include Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, passwords, or other highly sensitive information in this form.