Are You in Debt to the IRS?

Timothy M. Hughes • March 18, 2022

If you owe the IRS an amount you cannot pay, there may be options available to you. Attorney Tim Hughes discusses a few options that are available in some cases. Whether you need to discharge 1040 taxes, resolve an IRS levy, file bankruptcy, seek an abatement, or Offer In Compromise, Tim can help. Find out more information by contacting attorney Tim Hughes at 847-705-7555 or thughes@lavellelaw.com.

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