IRS Help in Fort Worth, TX: Representation and Tax Resolution from a Licensed CPA
An IRS notice can turn a normal week upside down, and Fort Worth taxpayers are seeing more of them. With the city adding roughly 32,000 new residents in a single year and major employers like Lockheed Martin, American Airlines, Cook Children’s, and JPS Health Network driving a median household income near $88,000, Fort Worth households and businesses carry meaningful federal tax obligations. When something goes wrong with the IRS, whether it is an unexpected audit letter, unpaid back taxes, or a payroll tax dispute, the consequences can escalate fast: wage garnishments, bank levies, and penalties that grow every month.
Our Services
Our IRS Representation and Tax Resolution Services for Fort Worth Clients
When you hire AG Freideman for IRS help, here is exactly what you receive:
- IRS notice review and response: We analyze every letter (CP2000, CP504, LT11, and others), explain what the IRS is actually asking for, and draft a formal response before any deadline passes.
- Audit defense and examination representation: Al represents you in IRS audits (correspondence, office, or field) so you never have to speak with an examiner directly. We prepare all documentation, attend meetings on your behalf, and negotiate the outcome.
- Back tax filing and compliance: If you have one or more unfiled returns, we prepare and file them, then work with the IRS to bring your account into good standing before enforcement actions begin.
- Penalty abatement requests: The IRS assessed over $7 billion in failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties in recent years. We identify whether you qualify for first-time penalty abatement or reasonable cause relief and submit the formal request.
- Installment agreements and payment plans: We negotiate monthly payment arrangements with the IRS, including streamlined agreements for balances under $50,000 and non-streamlined plans for larger debts.
- Wage garnishment and bank levy release: If the IRS has already begun collecting, we work to get levies released or garnishments reduced while negotiating a sustainable resolution.
Why Fort Worth Businesses and Residents Choose AG Freideman
A licensed CPA, not a “tax relief” company. Fort Worth is full of billboards and radio ads from tax relief mills that charge large upfront fees and hand your case to an unlicensed negotiator. Al Freideman is a Texas-licensed CPA and MBA who personally handles every IRS case. That distinction matters when the IRS is deciding whether to accept your penalty abatement or reject it.
30+ years of real-world experience. Whether you are a contractor working Near Southside construction projects, a restaurant owner in Sundance Square, or a dual-income family near TCU, Al has handled IRS situations like yours for over three decades across multiple industries.
Virtual appointments that serve all of Fort Worth. Our office is on Preston Road in North Dallas, and we serve Fort Worth clients entirely through secure virtual meetings. No fighting I-30 traffic, no taking half a day off work. You get the same personal attention from your home or office anywhere in Fort Worth.
52 five-star Google reviews and transparent pricing. Every single one of our 52 Google reviews is five stars. IRS representation is billed at $200 per hour with no hidden retainers or surprise fees. We tell you what to expect before we start.
IRS Representation and Tax Resolution Questions from Fort Worth Clients
I got an IRS letter at my Fort Worth address. What do I do first?
Do not ignore it, and do not call the IRS yourself before understanding the notice. Every IRS letter includes a response deadline, often 30 days from the date printed on the notice. Contact us for a free consultation so Al can review the letter, explain what the IRS is requesting, and determine your best response. Acting before the deadline preserves your rights and prevents the case from escalating.
Can you stop IRS wage garnishment on my paycheck?
Yes. Once you authorize us as your representative (using IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney), we contact the IRS directly to negotiate a release or reduction of the garnishment. In many cases, we can get a levy released within days by proposing an installment agreement or demonstrating financial hardship. Fort Worth residents working for large employers like Lockheed Martin or American Airlines often discover garnishments through payroll, and quick action is critical.
How do IRS payment plans work?
The IRS offers several installment agreement options. If you owe $50,000 or less in combined tax, penalties, and interest, you may qualify for a streamlined installment agreement that spreads payments over up to 72 months without the IRS requiring detailed financial disclosure. For larger balances, we prepare a full Collection Information Statement (Form 433-A or 433-B) and negotiate terms. We handle the entire application and negotiation process for our Fort Worth clients.
How much does IRS representation cost in Fort Worth?
Our IRS representation rate is $200 per hour. There are no large upfront retainers and no percentage-of-savings fees. The total cost depends on the complexity of your case: a straightforward notice response may take two to three hours, while a multi-year audit defense will require more. We provide an honest estimate during your free consultation so you know what to expect before committing.
Do I owe Texas state taxes on top of my IRS debt?
Texas has no state personal income tax, so your IRS balance is your primary concern for income tax debt. However, if you own a Fort Worth business, you may also owe Texas Franchise Tax (due May 15 each year) to the Texas Comptroller. We can review both your federal and state obligations to give you a complete picture. If your business needs to file its annual Texas Franchise Tax and Public Information Report, that service runs $250 to $500.
Can you help if I have not filed tax returns for multiple years?
Absolutely. This is one of the most common situations we resolve for Fort Worth clients. The IRS typically requires at least six years of filed returns before it will negotiate a payment plan or settlement. We prepare all missing returns, calculate what you actually owe (often less than the IRS estimated), and then negotiate the best resolution available, whether that is an installment agreement, penalty abatement, or currently-not-collectible status.
Get Started from Anywhere in Fort Worth
IRS problems do not improve with time. Penalties accrue, interest compounds, and enforcement actions escalate. The sooner you bring in a licensed CPA, the more options you have. We work with Fort Worth clients entirely through secure virtual meetings, so getting started takes one phone call or one online booking, not a drive across the Metroplex. Call Al Freideman directly at (972) 893-3481 or schedule your free, no-obligation consultation at agfreideman.com/meeting/. We will review your situation, explain your options in plain English, and tell you exactly what it will cost before any work begins.
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Address: 17304 Preston Rd Ste 861, Dallas, TX 75252
Phone: (972) 893-3481
We also offer virtual appointments for clients throughout the DFW metroplex who prefer to meet remotely.
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