IRS Help in Grapevine, TX: Representation and Tax Resolution from a Licensed CPA
Receiving a letter from the IRS can stop you in your tracks. Whether you are a Grapevine homeowner earning near the city’s median household income of $95,000 or running one of the many small businesses that fuel this thriving Dallas-Fort Worth suburb, an unresolved IRS issue does not get better on its own. Notices multiply, penalties compound, and what started as a single letter can escalate to wage garnishment, bank levies, or a full audit. You need a licensed CPA in your corner before the situation gets worse.
Our Services
Our IRS Representation and Tax Resolution Services for Grapevine Clients
When we take on an IRS case for a Grapevine client, we handle every step from the first phone call to the final resolution. Here is exactly what you can expect:
- IRS notice review and response: We analyze every letter you have received, identify what the IRS is asking for, and craft a complete written response with supporting documentation before any deadline passes.
- Audit defense and examination representation: If the IRS selects your return for audit (correspondence, office, or field), Al represents you directly. You do not attend IRS meetings or answer IRS questions yourself.
- Back tax preparation and filing: If you have one or more years of unfiled returns, we prepare and file them to bring your account current, which is the first requirement before the IRS will negotiate any resolution.
- Penalty abatement requests: We identify whether you qualify for first-time penalty relief, reasonable cause abatement, or statutory exceptions, then file the formal request with the IRS to reduce or eliminate penalties and accrued interest.
- Installment agreements and payment plans: We negotiate monthly payment plans (streamlined, partial-pay, or non-streamlined) based on your financial situation and what the IRS Collection division will accept.
- Wage garnishment and bank levy release: If the IRS is already garnishing your wages or has levied your bank account, we contact the IRS immediately to request a release and work toward a resolution that stops further collection action.
Why Grapevine Businesses and Residents Choose AG Freideman, CPA
30+ years of tax and IRS experience: Al Freideman has spent more than three decades working through IRS disputes, audits, and collection cases across virtually every industry. Grapevine business owners, from restaurant operators near Main Street to contractors and professional service providers, benefit from a CPA who has seen situations like theirs many times before and knows exactly how to respond.
Personal attention on every case: When you hire AG Freideman, you work with Al directly. Your IRS case is never handed off to a junior associate or a seasonal preparer. For Grapevine clients dealing with stressful IRS situations, this means one experienced CPA who knows your file, answers your calls, and speaks to the IRS on your behalf from start to finish.
Virtual appointments that serve all of Grapevine: Our office is located at 17304 Preston Road Suite 861 in Dallas, about 25 minutes from central Grapevine. But most of our Grapevine clients work with us entirely through virtual meetings, secure document uploads, and phone calls. You get the same dedicated service without driving across the Metroplex.
Transparent pricing and 52 five-star reviews: IRS representation is billed at $200 per hour with no hidden fees and no retainer surprises. Every one of our 52 Google reviews is five stars because we deliver real results and communicate clearly throughout the process. Grapevine clients know exactly what they are paying before we begin work.
IRS Representation and Tax Resolution Questions from Grapevine Clients
I got an IRS letter in Grapevine. What should I do first?
Do not ignore it, and do not call the IRS yourself. Every IRS notice has a response deadline (typically 30 days), and what you say to the IRS can be used against you. Contact a licensed CPA immediately. At AG Freideman, we review the notice at no obligation during your initial consultation, explain what the IRS is asking, and outline your options before any deadline passes.
Can you stop IRS wage garnishment for Grapevine workers?
Yes. Once we are authorized as your representative (using IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney), we contact the IRS directly to request a release of the garnishment. In most cases, we can get active garnishments paused while we negotiate a payment plan or other resolution. The key is acting quickly because the IRS continues to collect until a representative intervenes.
How do IRS payment plans work?
The IRS offers several installment agreement options. If you owe $50,000 or less, you may qualify for a streamlined installment agreement that spreads payments over up to 72 months without requiring detailed financial disclosure. For larger balances, the IRS requires a Collection Information Statement (Form 433-A or 433-B) to evaluate your ability to pay. We prepare these forms, calculate the appropriate monthly amount, and submit the agreement request on your behalf.
How much does IRS representation cost in Grapevine?
Our IRS representation rate is $200 per hour. Simple notice responses may take just a few hours, while complex audits or multi-year back tax cases require more time. We give you an honest estimate of total hours during your initial consultation so there are no surprises. There is no upfront retainer, and we bill only for work performed.
Can a CPA really handle IRS problems, or do I need a tax attorney?
A licensed CPA has full authority to represent you before the IRS, including audits, appeals, and collection matters. Al Freideman holds an active CPA license and MBA, with over 30 years of direct experience resolving IRS disputes. Most Grapevine clients do not need an attorney unless the case involves potential criminal charges, which is rare. For audit defense, penalty abatement, payment plans, and back tax filing, a CPA with IRS representation experience is exactly the right professional.
What if I have not filed taxes for several years?
This is more common than you might think, especially among self-employed Grapevine residents and small business owners who fell behind during periods of rapid growth. The IRS requires all delinquent returns to be filed before it will consider any resolution. We prepare and file each missing year, often uncovering deductions and credits that reduce the total amount owed before we begin negotiating with the IRS.
Get Started from Anywhere in Grapevine
You do not need to drive to our office to get help with the IRS. Most Grapevine clients start with a virtual consultation where Al reviews your notices, explains your situation plainly, and lays out a clear plan. From there, everything is handled through secure document sharing, phone calls, and virtual meetings. If you prefer to meet in person, our Preston Road office in North Dallas is a short drive from Grapevine. Either way, the first step is the same: call (972) 893-3481 or book your free consultation at agfreideman.com/meeting/ today. The sooner you have a licensed CPA between you and the IRS, the sooner the stress stops.
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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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