Tax Relief Pro

Tax Relief Pro As the best tax resolution and relief company in Westchester County, NY, and the tri-state area, we The fact is, the IRS will not go away on their own.

For individuals and businesses alike, experiencing a financial hardship can feel hopeless. I’m here to tell you you’re not alone, there is a way out and I’ll be with you every step of the way. At Ron Friedman Tax Relief Pro, we know how to stop the IRS and help troubled tax payers just like you, often for a fraction of what’s owed. I urge you to not risk your financial and personal well-being with

an inexperienced tax relief practitioner. As a licensed CPA, with more than 20 years of experience in state and federal taxation, I personally handle every case and have successfully proven to clients I can protect both their personal and business assests. My clients never even meet the IRS. My firm offers unique insight into all tax and financial matters. As such, I proudly offer tax resolution services that are highly personalized, based on your individual hardships and challenges. I welcome you to reach out to me at Ron Friedman Tax Relief Pro as your trustworthy, credible and reliable tax relief professional to successfully resolve your tax issues, ultimately affording you the fresh start you deserve.

Payroll taxes are not a cash-flow tool.A Seattle restaurant owner recently pleaded guilty after failing to pay more than...
08/31/2026

Payroll taxes are not a cash-flow tool.

A Seattle restaurant owner recently pleaded guilty after failing to pay more than $1.4 million in employment taxes over a 10-year period, including more than $1 million withheld from employee paychecks.

The lesson for business owners is clear: amounts withheld for federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare are not funds to use for rent, inventory, or payroll. Delaying deposits can quickly lead to mounting penalties, personal exposure, IRS enforcement, and—in willful cases—criminal consequences.

If your business is behind on payroll tax deposits, don’t wait for another quarter to pass. Getting current on ongoing deposits and addressing the past-due balance early can preserve more resolution options.

The earlier you act, the more options you may have.
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The Seattle case was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on July 27, 2026. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/pr/seattle-restaurant-owner-pleads-guilty-failing-pay-over-employment-taxes-more-14?utm_source=openai))

Can’t pay the IRS all at once? You may still have a path forward.An IRS Installment Agreement is a formal monthly paymen...
08/24/2026

Can’t pay the IRS all at once? You may still have a path forward.

An IRS Installment Agreement is a formal monthly payment plan that can help eligible taxpayers resolve tax debt over time rather than in one lump sum.

Once approved, an agreement can generally pause collection actions—such as bank levies and wage garnishments—as long as you make payments on time and stay current with future tax obligations.

The key is choosing a payment amount that is both realistic and sustainable. Agreeing to more than you can afford can create bigger problems down the road.

If you owe the IRS and need a manageable solution, understanding your installment agreement options is an important first step.

The IRS doesn’t always need a lawsuit—or a judge—to collect a tax debt.After required notices, the IRS may be able to ta...
08/17/2026

The IRS doesn’t always need a lawsuit—or a judge—to collect a tax debt.

After required notices, the IRS may be able to take administrative collection action, including:

• Bank levies that freeze accounts
• Wage garnishments that continue each pay period
• Offsets of tax refunds and certain government payments
• In some cases, seizure of business or personal assets

Waiting for a court date can mean waiting too long. If you’ve received IRS notices, taking action early may give you more options to address the balance before collection escalates.

Tax problems rarely improve by being ignored. Understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your income and assets.

Two Maryland brothers are each facing up to five years in federal prison after admitting they hid millions in income and...
07/30/2026

Two Maryland brothers are each facing up to five years in federal prison after admitting they hid millions in income and funneled the money through a shell company to avoid paying taxes.

Dennis and Greg March, twin brothers from Berlin, Maryland, each pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion. From 2017 through 2022, the brothers willfully evaded taxes on both their business and personal income while running several entities, including Elite Marketing Group LLC and Principal Law Group, with a third business partner.

The scheme came down to disguising income as business expenses. The brothers routed payments to a shell company they controlled, then treated those payments as business costs — when they were really distributions to themselves. They also skipped filing required business and personal tax returns altogether.

The money didn't sit still. Between 2017 and 2022, the brothers pulled more than $3.5 million in cash out of business accounts, and in 2021 they used scheme income to buy more than $2 million in Florida real estate, plus construction of two new homes.

In all, each brother concealed more than $4.5 million in income and failed to pay nearly $1.8 million in taxes. They're scheduled to be sentenced on November 6.

This case is a reminder that how you label a payment doesn't change what it actually is. Routing income through a shell company and calling it a business expense isn't a gray area — the IRS sees through it, and treating personal income as a deductible cost is one of the clearest paths from a tax problem to a criminal one.

If you have back taxes, unfiled returns, or concerns about how income has been reported in your business, don't wait for it to get worse. Contact Ron Friedman CPA today for a free consultation. We'll review your situation, explain your options, and help you take the next step toward resolving your tax problem.

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is one of the most talked‑about IRS relief options—and one of the most misunderstood. Yes, ...
07/16/2026

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is one of the most talked‑about IRS relief options—and one of the most misunderstood. Yes, it *can* let qualifying taxpayers settle their IRS debt for less than they owe. But despite what TV ads claim, approval is *not* easy.

At Ron Friedman Tax Relief Pro, we help determine if an OIC is actually realistic—and handle the process correctly from start to finish.

👉 **What an Offer in Compromise Really Is**
The IRS accepts an OIC only when it believes it can’t reasonably collect the full balance. Approval depends on:
• Your income and necessary living expenses
• Your assets and usable equity
• Your current + future ability to pay
• Being compliant with all required filings

It’s not about the size of your debt—it’s about what the IRS can collect.

👉 **Real Example**
Robert owed $126,000 after a rough stretch in his business. His income barely covered essentials, and he had minimal usable equity. With a thorough financial analysis and the right guidance, he submitted an OIC—and the IRS accepted it, settling his debt for a fraction of the amount.

An OIC can be life‑changing…if you actually qualify. If you’re unsure whether it’s an option, professional insight makes all the difference.

When people owe the IRS and can’t afford to pay, the most common reaction is…nothing. Not out of apathy, but overwhelm. ...
07/09/2026

When people owe the IRS and can’t afford to pay, the most common reaction is…nothing. Not out of apathy, but overwhelm. Unfortunately, inaction doesn’t stop the IRS—it starts their collection process.

Here’s what doing nothing typically triggers:

1️⃣ **Letters Begin**
Notices start mild, then escalate. Each one moves your case closer to enforced collection.

2️⃣ **Penalties & Interest Grow**
Even when the IRS isn’t “doing” anything, your balance increases daily.

3️⃣ **Tax Liens Filed**
A lien secures the government’s claim to your property and signals that enforcement is escalating.

4️⃣ **Levies & Garnishments**
Bank accounts, wages, and assets can be taken once final notices are ignored.

5️⃣ **IRS Assumes Avoidance**
Silence can make the IRS believe you *won’t* pay, not that you *can’t*—and that reduces flexibility.

Here’s the part most people don’t realize:
**There *are* IRS relief options for people who truly can’t pay.** But you only access them by taking action.

If you’re overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

A Jefferson County business owner has been sentenced to **18 months in prison** for failing to pay employment taxes for ...
07/02/2026

A Jefferson County business owner has been sentenced to **18 months in prison** for failing to pay employment taxes for an entire decade — a powerful warning to every employer.

According to prosecutors, Danny L. Nickelson Jr., owner of General Physiotherapy, withheld Social Security, Medicare, and federal income taxes from employees’ paychecks from 2013–2022 but never sent those funds to the IRS. He also failed to pay the employer’s matching share.

Instead, the money was reportedly spent on business expenses and personal purchases like food, travel, retail items, and credit card bills.

He was ordered to pay **$774,081 in restitution** plus an **$18,684 fine**.

💡 **Important Reminder for Business Owners:**
Payroll taxes are *not optional.* When you withhold taxes from employees, those funds are considered **trust fund taxes**—the government’s money. Using them for anything else can trigger severe IRS penalties, aggressive collection actions, and even criminal prosecution.

If your business has fallen behind on payroll taxes, the worst thing you can do is ignore it.

Reach out to Ron Friedman Tax Relief Pro for a confidential consultation. We’ll review your situation, explain your options, and help you build a plan before the problem escalates.

A Phoenix social media influencer is facing federal tax charges after prosecutors alleged he failed to report more than ...
06/25/2026

A Phoenix social media influencer is facing federal tax charges after prosecutors alleged he failed to report more than **$1.1 million** in online income.

According to the indictment, Charles Lewis Davis—owner of Forever Investments LLC—underreported income earned from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms by:
• $807,142 in 2020
• $390,566 in 2021

Authorities also claim the unreported funds moved through personal accounts, business accounts, brokerage accounts, and even cryptocurrency accounts. Davis pleaded not guilty, but each charge carries up to 3 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

💡 **The reminder:**
Income from social media, digital content, side gigs, investments, and cryptocurrency is still taxable. The IRS can trace income across platforms, accounts, and exchanges—and relying on a tax preparer won’t protect you if information is missing or incomplete.

If you have unfiled returns, unreported income, or IRS notices, don’t wait. Early action makes a big difference.

Contact Ron Friedman Tax Relief Pro for a confidential consultation and get ahead of the problem—before it grows.

IRS penalties can turn a small tax issue into a much bigger financial problem—but in the right circumstances, those pena...
06/18/2026

IRS penalties can turn a small tax issue into a much bigger financial problem—but in the right circumstances, those penalties can be removed through Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement.

Reasonable Cause applies when a taxpayer exercised ordinary care but couldn’t meet tax obligations due to circumstances beyond their control, such as:
• Serious illness
• Unexpected emergencies
• Inability to access necessary records

It often applies to penalties for:
• Late filing
• Late payment
• Failure to deposit taxes

Example: After a medical emergency, a taxpayer fell behind on filing and payment. With proper documentation and a clear explanation, the IRS agreed reasonable cause existed and removed the penalties—dramatically reducing the balance owed.

Reasonable Cause requests aren’t automatic and are frequently denied when presented without the right structure or evidence.

At Ron Friedman Tax Relief Pro, we evaluate your situation, build a strong case, and communicate directly with the IRS on your behalf.

If IRS penalties are making your tax problem worse, reach out for a confidential consultation. Relief may be available.

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