Owe back taxes? There's a way through — and a CPA to walk it with you.
IRS notices, unfiled returns, penalties stacking up. Whatever’s landed on your kitchen table, we’ll help you understand it, deal with the IRS for you, and build a plan to put it behind you.
Every case is handled by a licensed CPA. Your information stays private, and you’ll never get a lecture from us.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you reach out. Most people come to us in the middle of one of these:
You’ve got IRS or state letters you haven’t opened — or opened once and put away.
You owe more than you can pay right now, and the penalties keep growing.
A tax lien is affecting your credit or a sale you’re trying to make.
You haven’t filed a return in a year or two (or more), and it feels too late to start.
Your wages are being garnished, or there’s a levy on your bank account
You got audited, and you have no idea how to respond.
None of these mean you did something wrong as a person. They mean you need someone in your corner who handles this every day.
What “tax relief” really means
Tax relief isn’t a magic eraser. It’s a set of real programs the IRS offers for people who can’t pay in full or have fallen behind — payment plans, settlements, penalty reductions, and protections that stop collection while things get sorted out.
The hard part isn’t that these programs don’t exist. It’s knowing which one you actually qualify for, and filing it correctly so the IRS accepts it. That’s the part we handle.
And because we’re a CPA firm and not a debt mill, we’ll tell you the truth about your options — even when the truth is “a settlement isn’t realistic for you, but here’s a plan that is.”
“Anyone can settle for pennies on the dollar.”
Some people genuinely qualify for a reduced settlement. Many don’t — and an honest CPA tells you which one you are before taking a fee.
“The IRS is out to get me.”
The IRS would rather set up a workable arrangement than chase someone forever. They just need it filed the right way.
“If I ignore it, it’ll go away.”
It won’t — but it is very fixable once someone takes it on with you. Sooner is easier and cheaper than later.
Ways we can help you get relief
Every situation is different, so we start by figuring out which of these actually fits yours — not the other way around.
Get current
Filing back taxes
We reconstruct your records and file the returns you’re missing. This is almost always the first step to any real resolution.
Pay over time
Installment agreements
A monthly payment you can actually live with, arranged and negotiated with the IRS on your behalf.
Settle for less
Offer in Compromise
If you truly qualify, settling for less than the full balance. We’ll tell you honestly whether you’re a real candidate before you spend a dime.
Reduce the balance
Penalty abatement
Getting failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties reduced or removed when there’s a reasonable cause behind them.
Press pause
Currently Not Collectible
If paying anything right now would mean not covering rent or groceries, we can ask the IRS to pause collection entirely
Protect your money
Stopping levies & garnishments
Acting quickly to protect your paycheck and bank account while we sort out the bigger picture.
Not your debt
Innocent spouse relief
When the balance really belongs to a current or former spouse and it isn’t fair to hold you responsible for it.
In your corner
Audit representation
We deal with the auditor and speak the IRS’s language, so you don’t have to sit across from them alone.
We’ll never promise you something we can’t deliver.
The tax relief industry is full of companies that take a big upfront fee and swear they’ll wipe out your debt. We’re a CPA firm, not a debt mill. We look at your actual numbers, tell you what’s realistic, and recommend only the path that genuinely fits. Sometimes that’s a settlement. Often it’s a manageable plan. Always, it’s the truth.
How it works
A calm, five-step path from “I’m avoiding the mail” to “this is handled.”
You’ll be working with a real CPA who gets it
TCB Accounting Solutions is a virtual, CPA-led firm based in New York, serving clients nationwide. Our tax relief work is open to everyone — individuals and businesses alike, in any industry. IRS trouble doesn’t care what you do for a living, and neither do we; we just help you get out from under it.
✔ Every engagement is led by a licensed CPA who’s accountable for the work.
✔ Virtual, responsive, and text-friendly — built around how you actually work.
✔ Secure document upload and e-signature, so nothing sensitive floats around by email.
✔ A year-round partner, so you never end up back in this spot.
Starting a new business is hard and dealing with taxes is even harder. She broke everything down for us.
— Shameeka M., verified client review
Questions people ask us first
If yours isn’t here, just ask on your consultation — no question is too basic.
Can you really reduce how much I owe?
Sometimes, yes — through a settlement or penalty relief, if you qualify. But not everyone does, and anyone who promises to slash your debt before looking at your numbers is selling something. We’ll give you a straight answer about what’s realistic for your situation.
What if I haven’t filed in years?
That’s one of the most common things we handle, and it’s never too late to start. We’ll reconstruct what we can, file the missing years, and get you back into good standing — usually the first step before any relief option is even on the table.
Will the IRS take my house or my paycheck?
Aggressive collection like garnishments and levies usually comes after a string of ignored notices — which is exactly why reaching out early matters. Once we’re representing you, we work to stop or prevent those actions while we build your resolution.
How much does this cost?
It depends on how many returns are involved and how complex the resolution is. We’ll give you a clear, flat quote after the consultation — no surprise hourly bills, and no huge fee before we understand your case.
Do I have to talk to the IRS myself?
No. Once you authorize us to represent you, we handle the calls and correspondence. Most clients tell us that alone is worth it.
Is my information safe with you?
Yes. Everything moves through a secure client portal with encrypted upload and e-signature — never loose email attachments. As a CPA, confidentiality isn’t optional; it’s part of the license.
Let’s get this off your plate.
One conversation is usually enough to know your options. It’s free, it’s confidential, and there’s zero pressure to sign up for anything.
Helping individuals and businesses of every kind resolve tax debt, nationwide, from Queens Village, NY.