An IRS notice is not the end. It’s the beginning of a plan.
If you’ve received a letter saying you owe the IRS or the State of Florida — whether it’s $10,000 or $1,000,000 — there is a defined legal path to resolve it. We’ll show you yours, free.
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EA · CTRC
Licensed by the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury
Since 2018
Resolving IRS and state tax matters
$100K’s
Saved for clients in back taxes
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The notice decoder
Which letter did you receive?
Every IRS notice has a code in the top corner. Find yours below — each one means something different, and each one has a different clock running.
CP2000
Respond by deadline
Proposed changes to your return
The income on your return doesn’t match what employers, banks, or brokers reported. It’s not a bill yet — but it becomes one if you don’t respond.
CP14
First notice
Balance due
Usually the first letter after a return is processed. The IRS believes you owe money, and penalties and interest are already accruing daily.
CP11
Corrected return
Math error — new balance due
The IRS corrected a calculation on your return and the change resulted in a balance. You have the right to dispute it if you disagree.
CP504 · LT11
Urgent — 30 days
Intent to levy
A legal warning that the IRS plans to seize wages, refunds, or property. You generally have 30 days to act — including requesting a hearing.
How it works · no pressure, no scripts
What happens on the free discovery call
Fifteen minutes. No obligation. You’ll hang up knowing exactly where you stand — even if you never hire us.
Step one
We listen
You tell us what notice you received and what’s happened so far. No judgment — we’ve seen everything, and most situations are more fixable than they feel.
Step two
We investigate and analyze
If resolution looks possible, our team gathers your documents and IRS records and builds a customized resolution plan — so you fully understand what will be done and how.
Step three
We resolve it
We execute the plan and negotiate directly with the IRS or state on your behalf — so collection actions stop and you can move forward with confidence.
Tax solutions
The IRS has programs. We know which one fits you.
Resolution isn’t one-size-fits-all — the right tool depends on what you owe, what you earn, and how the debt arose.
Offer in Compromise
Settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed when paying in full would create financial hardship. Qualification is about the numbers — and we know how they’re calculated.
Installment Agreement
A structured monthly payment plan with the IRS that stops aggressive collection while you pay over time. Set up correctly, it can also reduce the penalties that keep a balance growing.
Penalty Abatement
Penalties often make up a huge share of a tax bill. With reasonable cause — illness, disaster, bad advice — or a clean compliance history, they can be reduced or removed.
Currently Not Collectible
If paying the IRS would leave you unable to cover basic living expenses, collections can be paused entirely. Levies and garnishments stop while you get back on your feet.
Innocent Spouse Relief
If a current or former spouse caused the tax debt without your knowledge, you may be relieved of responsibility for it. These cases are fact-specific — representation matters.
Audits, Appeals and More
Audit defense, appeals, lien and levy releases, payroll tax issues, FBAR, crypto, and unfiled returns. If it involves the IRS or the state, we handle it.
What clients say
You don’t have to take our word for it
Real people, real relief. (Replace these with your verified Google reviews — instructions in your setup guide.)
★★★★★
“I was terrified to open my mail. Adrian walked me through everything calmly and stopped the levy. I finally sleep at night.”
Maria G.
★★★★★
“No pressure, no judgment, just honest answers. He told me what I actually qualified for instead of overpromising. Refreshing.”
James T.
★★★★★
“Talking to an actual licensed expert — not a call center — made all the difference. Worth every minute of that first free call.”
Denise R.
Real outcomes
Results we’ve negotiated
$148K → $12K
Self-employed contractor with four unfiled years. Settled via Offer in Compromise after we reconstructed his returns.
Levy released in 9 days
Restaurant owner’s bank account frozen by an IRS levy. Released and replaced with an affordable installment plan.
$63K in penalties removed
Small business behind on payroll taxes after a medical crisis. Penalties abated for reasonable cause.
Our promise to you
A risk-free start — or your investigation fee back
We’re confident in how we work. If you’re not satisfied during the first 15 days of your investigation phase, we’ll refund that fee — no penalty, no hard feelings. You deserve to feel comfortable before you commit.
Honest expectations matter. Be wary of anyone who promises to “wipe out” your tax debt or says everyone qualifies for a settlement — the IRS warns about those claims, and so do we. Not every program fits every person. What we promise is a straight answer about what you actually qualify for, and a plan we believe in.
Who you’ll work with
A licensed advocate — not a call center
Adrian Valdez, EA, CTRC
Adrian founded USTC on a simple idea: people facing the IRS deserve an advocate who picks up the phone, explains things in plain English, and fights like the outcome is personal. Since 2018 he has helped individuals and businesses through wage garnishments, bank levies, tax liens, business shutdowns, and audits.
As an Enrolled Agent licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Adrian is federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states. Through strategic negotiation, his firm has saved clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes — often before aggressive collection ever began.
Enrolled Agent
CTRC Certified
U.S. Treasury Licensed
Common questions
Answers before you call
How much does tax resolution cost?
The discovery call is completely free. If we move forward, the investigation phase is a flat fee, and full resolution work is quoted up front based on your case — no surprises. In most cases, what we save in penalties, interest, and settled debt far exceeds the fee.
Is the discovery call really pressure-free?
Yes. It’s 15 minutes, and its only goal is for you to understand your options. If we’re not the right fit — or you don’t need professional help at all — we’ll tell you that plainly.
Do I qualify for an Offer in Compromise?
Qualification is a math formula based on your income, expenses, and assets — not a sales pitch. On the discovery call we can usually tell you quickly whether an Offer is realistic or whether another program will serve you better.
Can the IRS really take my house or paycheck?
The IRS has powerful collection tools, including wage garnishments, bank levies, and liens — but it must follow a legal process with deadlines and appeal rights at each step. Acting early is what preserves those rights. That’s exactly what we help you do.
What if I haven’t filed in years?
You’re far from alone, and it’s fixable. We reconstruct and file the missing returns first — which often lowers the balance the IRS assessed on your behalf — then resolve whatever debt remains.
Free guide
Got an IRS notice? Don’t make these mistakes.
Download our free guide: “5 Things to Do (and 3 Mistakes to Avoid) in the First 30 Days After an IRS Notice.” Written by a licensed Enrolled Agent — not a marketing team.
The worst thing you can do with an IRS notice is nothing.
Fifteen minutes from now, you could know exactly where you stand and what to do next.