Taxpayers who owe federal and state income taxes and are petrified of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service can get help from MJ Tolbert Tax Firm LLC, Columbus’ only locally owned and operated firm that offers tax resolution services.

Its team of Tax Professionals can help the frightening, frustrating and time-consuming chore of dealing with the IRS and as well as a state's department of revenue.

"Taxpayers who try to take on the IRS on their own usually lose not only the battle, but the entire war," said Melinda Tolbert, Senior Tax Practitioner of MJ Tolbert Tax Firm. "That's because most people don't understand that they can settle their debt with the IRS and their state oftentimes for less than they owe. When they try to solve the problem themselves, they end up paying far more than they have to."

The firm's tax resolution team helps clients with tax problems. They help reduce tax debt, releases liens, assist with payroll tax issues and stops wage garnishments.

Tolbert offers these three important tips for those dealing with tax debt:

1. Don't ignore collection notices from the IRS. The longer you wait, the worse the problem becomes because penalties and interest keep accruing daily.

2. Know all your In many cases, taxpayers can pay less than what is owed through the IRS’s Offer in Compromise program, Partial Pay Installment Agreement or Penalty Abatement request.

3. Ask a Tax Resolution Specialist for An IRS problem solver can help you deal with and understand the complexities surrounding your tax problems and be able to prescribe a customized plan of action. Our tax resolution specialists can determine your chances of success in an IRS Tax Relief Program.

For a free tax analysis, call MJ Tolbert Tax Firm at 706-507-2481.