Jason Mathis

Jason Mathis Former Revenue Agent | I resolve active IRS collection cases for taxpayers and referral partners

When I worked as a Revenue Agent, wage garnishments were usually one of the final steps I took in the enforced collectio...
03/16/2026

When I worked as a Revenue Agent, wage garnishments were usually one of the final steps I took in the enforced collections process. Most of the time I started with a bank levy. A bank levy was simple. It took whatever funds were in the account at that moment and the action was finished.

In some cases I could send bank levies, clear out the entire tax debt, and never hear from the taxpayer.

Wage garnishments were different.

When I sent out a wage garnishment, the phone almost always rang. It usually happened shortly after their boss or payroll department contacted the taxpayer. Suddenly the situation became very real.

Bank levies often brought out defiance. No one else knew what was going on. The taxpayer could keep it private. They could argue about the debt. They could threaten to move their money to another bank.

Wage garnishments changed the conversation completely. Instead of arguing about the debt, the question almost always became the same.

What do I need to do to fix this?

Even when enforcement has started, resolution options can still exist depending on the financial situation. Installment agreements, hardship status, or other resolution paths may allow the garnishment to be released once the case is properly addressed.

If you or someone you know is dealing with an IRS wage garnishment, bank levies, or wants to understand their options, feel free to connect or send a message. Resolving these situations is the work I do.





A lot of people make the same mistake when an IRS letter arrives. They set it aside because they are busy, confused, or ...
03/09/2026

A lot of people make the same mistake when an IRS letter arrives. They set it aside because they are busy, confused, or worried about what it means.

The problem is that waiting usually does not make the issue smaller. It can limit your response options and make the situation harder to fix later.

Not every IRS notice means enforcement is about to happen, but every notice deserves attention. Sometimes it is a balance due. Sometimes it is a filing issue. Sometimes it is a request for information. The sooner you understand what the IRS is asking for, the better your chances of responding the right way.

If you received an IRS letter and are not sure what it means or what to do next, reach out before the problem grows.




Most IRS problems do not start with a levy or lien. They start when something changes and no one catches it early.By the...
03/06/2026

Most IRS problems do not start with a levy or lien. They start when something changes and no one catches it early.

By the time the taxpayer realizes there is a problem, the IRS may already be moving the case forward. That can mean more stress and fewer options.

That is why monitoring matters. Catching issues early can make a big difference and help prevent a smaller problem from turning into a much bigger one.

If you are dealing with IRS problems, or if you have a client who is, send me a message.




Back taxes do not sit idle. Every month that passes adds penalties, interest, and pressure. At a certain point, the IRS ...
03/02/2026

Back taxes do not sit idle. Every month that passes adds penalties, interest, and pressure. At a certain point, the IRS stops sending letters and starts taking action.

Most people never see that line coming until they are already past it.

The IRS does have resolution options. But they are not automatic, and they are far easier to secure before enforcement escalates.

I spent years on the enforcement side. I know how cases move once they are in the system, and I now step in to stop the damage and put a plan in place.

If you have back taxes and this is starting to feel urgent, connect with me here on Facebook. This is fixable, but timing matters.




Most IRS problems do not start with dramatic action. They usually begin quietly with letters that are easy to misunderst...
02/23/2026

Most IRS problems do not start with dramatic action. They usually begin quietly with letters that are easy to misunderstand or put aside. By the time people feel real pressure, the IRS has often already made multiple attempts to resolve the issue through notices and account updates.

Addressing concerns earlier makes a real difference. When questions are handled sooner, there are usually more options and far less stress involved. Waiting often narrows choices and turns manageable situations into urgent ones, even though solutions may still be available.

If you are receiving IRS letters or feeling uncertain about what they mean, it is worth having a conversation before things escalate. I am always open to a private conversation if you want clarity or a calmer path forward.





When returns go unfiled or back taxes pile up, the IRS does not pause. Silence is often the first thing they see, and th...
02/18/2026

When returns go unfiled or back taxes pile up, the IRS does not pause. Silence is often the first thing they see, and the system continues moving forward whether the taxpayer is ready or not. That is why situations that feel manageable early can become far more stressful later if nothing changes.

From back taxes to unfiled returns, we handle the process end to end and work directly with the IRS so there is clarity around what is happening and what comes next. Early awareness matters because timing affects pressure, available options, and how quickly enforcement can escalate.

If you are sitting on IRS notices or unfiled returns, it is better to address it before enforcement accelerates. You can reach out to me here on Facebook to talk through what stage the IRS is at and what options may still be available.






Most IRS enforcement cases do not begin with aggressive action. They begin with letters that were misunderstood, delayed...
02/09/2026

Most IRS enforcement cases do not begin with aggressive action. They begin with letters that were misunderstood, delayed, or set aside because the taxpayer was unsure what to do next. By the time the situation reaches active collections, the issue is rarely the first notice. It is the notices that came before it.

From a collections standpoint, early awareness changes everything. When account activity is identified early, there are usually more resolution paths available, fewer escalations, and far less pressure on the taxpayer and their advisors.

Our monitoring system flags new IRS account activity as soon as it appears, allowing issues to be reviewed quickly and addressed before enforcement actions begin. This gives taxpayers and referral partners the ability to act early rather than react late.

If you or one of your clients would like a second set of eyes on an IRS notice, reach out to me here on Facebook or call my office at (253) 327-6101.










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