Get a clearer path for your IRS tax problem
Answer guided questions, see warning signs, compare possible next steps, and create a practical action plan you can print or save before deciding what to do next.
Your plan will include
Guided intake
Begin with one simple question
Choose the situation that is closest to yours. The assistant will ask only the questions needed to organize a practical next step.
Start here
About 5 minutes
What is happening right now?
Do not enter a Social Security number, bank account number, or IRS login information.
Tell us what happened
Add notices, balances, years, and deadlines
Review risk signs and possible paths
Print or save your action plan
Explore a specific workspace
Notice Decoder
Look up a notice number, deadline, balance, and tax year before deciding your next step.
Tax Debt Intake
Organize balances, years, filing status, income, expenses, and assets.
Payment Plan Helper
Prepare for an IRS payment plan without submitting anything through this site.
Offer in Compromise Check
Understand whether an offer may be worth reviewing before using official IRS tools.
Penalty Abatement Helper
Organize facts, documents, and a draft explanation for penalty relief review.
Currently Not Collectible Status
Review hardship factors and documents that may matter when someone cannot pay basic living expenses and tax debt.
Unfiled Returns
Build a checklist for missing returns, income records, substitute returns, and compliance.
Action Plan
Turn your intake into a clear 7-day and 30-day checklist.
- This assistant provides general educational information only.
- It does not provide legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice.
- It does not represent you before the IRS and does not contact the IRS for you.
- It does not guarantee payment plan, offer, penalty, Currently Not Collectible Status, lien, levy, or other IRS outcomes.
- Confirm current requirements through IRS.gov or consult a qualified tax professional for advice about your specific case.