What counts as back taxes?
Back taxes are unpaid taxes from prior years - caused by unfiled returns, underreported income, calculation errors, or simple financial hardship. Whatever the cause, the IRS adds penalties and interest until the balance is resolved.
Ignoring the notices doesn’t make it go away. After a series of demands, the IRS escalates to tax liens, wage garnishments, and bank levies. The earlier you act, the more options you have.
The scenarios that lead to back taxes.
Whatever the cause, the IRS adds penalties and interest until the balance is resolved. Acting fast prevents consequences like tax liens or wage garnishments.
From transcripts to resolution.
IRS transcript pull
We pull your account, wage & income, and return transcripts so we know exactly what the IRS has on file.
File or amend
We prepare every missing return - accurately, with all available deductions - and submit them in the right order.
Penalty review
We check eligibility for first-time penalty abatement and reasonable-cause abatement to reduce what you owe.
Resolution
Installment Agreement, Offer in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible - whichever fits your finances.
Most back-tax cases get worse on their own.
Every month that passes adds penalty and interest. Filing fast - even if you can't pay yet - stops the failure-to-file penalty and unlocks every relief option.
Compliance first
Before any settlement, the IRS requires you're current. We file every missing year and reset the clock.
Penalty reduction
We pursue first-time abatement and reasonable-cause arguments aggressively. Penalty reduction often runs into the thousands.
Stop the bleeding
Filing immediately ends the 5%/month failure-to-file penalty, even before resolution is finalized.
End-to-end coverage
One engagement covers filing through resolution, even if the case takes longer than expected.
Why choose Better Tax Relief to resolve back taxes?
Credentialed experts
Our team of CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax attorneys handles your case directly with the IRS.
Customized plans
We design affordable installment agreements and settlement options built around your finances.
Proven results
We have helped thousands of clients resolve back taxes and avoid escalating IRS penalties.
Comprehensive care
From tax preparation to lien relief, we handle the full range of tax challenges in one place.
Supportive approach
We keep you informed and walk you through every step so the process feels manageable.