IRS emergency lane
Don’t wait these out — they move fast, and so do we.
Call now and talk through what happens today.
We return every call within one business hour.
Not sure what the letter in your hand actually does?
Most IRS letters look identical and mean very different things. Find yours — see what it means, what clock is running, and the first move.
Why TAXCPA.COM
Alex Volkov, CPA is a New York–licensed Certified Public Accountant with 20 years in accounting and tax.
A Pace University accounting graduate, he has led TAXCPA.COM as principal and served as financial controller for New York firms — so he reads IRS transcripts the way the IRS writes them.
His practice focuses on one thing: resolving IRS problems for individuals and businesses — back taxes, bank levies, wage garnishments, tax liens, and audits — with flat fees quoted before any work begins.
“Alex is extremely committed to his work but most importantly, he is committed to his clients. It was the best experience I have ever had doing my taxes.”
“Alex informed me of numerous additional tax deductions I was never aware of. He worked diligently, efficiently — constantly on the hunt to save me money.”
“Reliable, professional, knowledgeable, fast, honest, communicative, patient and highly qualified. I finally understand my taxes — no more anxiety during tax season.”
Case result
A business owner's net operating loss refund claim stalled for five years — even with a top-10 global accounting firm on it. Once the owner signed power of attorney, Alex worked the IRS account directly and had a six-to-seven-figure refund, plus interest, released within months.
Anonymized client case. Documentation available upon request.Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes — every case turns on its own facts.
An honest comparison
| Topic | TAXCPA.COM | Tax Relief Company | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who works your case | A licensed CPA, personally | A sales rep, then a case worker you may never speak to | You |
| Pricing | Flat fee, quoted in writing before you pay — no hourly billing, no payment taken before you know your price | Often a large upfront retainer regardless of outcome | Free, but no representation |
| IRS representation | Direct, with power of attorney | Varies — some outsource the actual negotiation | None |
| Accountability | Licensed by NY State, verifiable | Often unlicensed or loosely regulated | N/A |
TAXCPA.COM: a licensed CPA, personally. Relief companies hand you to a sales rep, then a case worker you may never speak to. DIY: it's all you.
TAXCPA.COM: flat fee, quoted in writing before you pay — no hourly billing, no payment taken before you know your price. Relief companies often take a large retainer regardless of outcome. DIY is free — but buys no representation.
TAXCPA.COM: direct, with power of attorney. Some relief companies outsource the actual negotiation. DIY: none.
TAXCPA.COM: licensed by NY State — verifiable. Relief companies are often unlicensed or loosely regulated.
✓ yes – partial ✗ no · tap a row for details
The CPA choice
Tax relief companies: sales reps, big retainers, outsourced negotiations. DIY: no representation at all.
Get “What To Do When You Get an IRS Notice” — a free short guide that walks you through the first moves that actually matter.
One email with the guide. No spam, no drip sequence.
From the blog
