By the time many taxpayers enter an IRS payment plan, they feel a sense of relief. Collections slow down, payments feel manageable, and the immediate pressure eases. Then, months later, something goes wrong. At Capital City Professional Services , we often meet people after  a payment plan has failed. They are frustrated because they were doing what the IRS asked, yet the situation still unraveled. The reason payment plans fail is rarely the payment itself. The Real Cause Is

By this point in the series, one truth should be clear.Tax resolution is not about finding the “best” program. It is about finding the right  strategy for the situation in front of you. Yet many taxpayers are sold solutions before their circumstances are understood. This is why one-size-fits-all tax relief fails so often. At Capital City Professional Services , our approach to tax resolution begins with analysis, not promises. Understanding why generic solutions break down h

After learning how IRS collections progress and how installment agreements work, many taxpayers ask the same question. Can I settle my tax debt for less than I owe? This is where the Offer in Compromise enters the conversation. It is also where expectations often collide with reality. At Capital City Professional Services , we spend a great deal of time explaining what an Offer in Compromise actually is, because misunderstanding this option leads to disappointment, wasted tim

After understanding how IRS collections progress, many taxpayers reach the same conclusion. They cannot pay their tax balance in full, but they need the collections to stop. This is where installment agreements come into the conversation. At Capital City Professional Services , installment agreements are one of the most common tools we see used in tax resolution. They can be effective, but they are often misunderstood. Knowing how they actually work helps prevent false confid