Tax Resolution
Got a Letter From the IRS or DOR?
We Know What To Do.
Humphrey Accounting and Tax specializes in helping individuals and small business owners who've received IRS or Washington DOR notices, have unfiled returns, or are dealing with payroll issues and back taxes. We respond quickly, communicate clearly, and handle the hard stuff so you don't have to. You don't have to face taxing agencies alone.
What We Handle
IRS notices and audits
Washington DOR notices and audits
Unfiled tax returns — one year or many
Back taxes and payment plans
Payroll tax issues
Liens and levies
How It Works
Schedule a free consultation.
We review your situation and any IRS or DOR correspondence.
We give you a clear plan and a quote before any work begins.
We handle the communication and resolution directly, and keep you updated the whole way through.
Why Work With Us
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and spending 15 years in the steel industry, Erik built Humphrey Accounting & Tax to give people honest, dependable guidance when they're dealing with the government. Whether you're local and want to walk into the office, or you're across the state and need someone virtual, we're the firm that actually picks up the phone.
FAQs
Am I eligible for a Streamlined Installment Agreement?
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In most cases, yes, if your IRS balance falls within the IRS streamlined limits, all required returns are filed, and you can afford the monthly payment. If your balance is higher or a Revenue Officer is assigned, the IRS typically requires a financial statement (Form 433-F or 433-A), which is priced separately. Washington DOR payment plans follow their own rules and are quoted separately.
Do penalty abatement and innocent spouse relief have eligibility limits?
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Yes. Penalty abatement requires either first-time abatement eligibility (generally a clean compliance history for the prior three years) or documented reasonable cause. Innocent spouse relief requires meeting one of the three standards under IRC §6015: traditional relief, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
Are tax preparation fees included in resolution work?
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No. Return preparation is billed separately. Most resolution options, including installment agreements, Offers in Compromise and penalty abatement, require all returns to be filed first. If the initial assessment finds unfiled returns, we quote them alongside the resolution work.
Are fees a guarantee of the final price or outcome?
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No fee can or should guarantee a particular result, settlement amount or timeline with the IRS or the Washington Department of Revenue.
Possibly. The IRS evaluates your income, expenses, asset equity, and future earning potential using Form 433-A (OIC) or 433-B (OIC), and generally requires you to be current on all filing requirements and any required estimated payments before it will consider an offer. OIC fees are quoted separately based on the complexity of your financial situation.
Do I qualify for an Offer in Compromise (OIC)?
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