Tax Resolution 7 min read

The 4 Phases of Tax Resolution

Resolving IRS or State tax issues is a marathon, not a sprint. At QiAlly, we follow a rigorous 4-phase methodology to ensure you pay the absolute legal minimum and gain long-term protection from collections.

Phase 1: Protection & Investigation

The moment you hire us, we file a **Power of Attorney (POA)**. This tells the IRS to stop calling you and start calling us. We immediately investigate your transcript history to see exactly what the IRS sees.

Phase 2: Compliance

The IRS will not negotiate with anyone who is not "compliant." Compliance means all required tax returns for the last 6-10 years have been filed. If you have missing years, we prioritize preparing those returns immediately.

Phase 3: Proposal & Negotiation

Once you are compliant, we build your financial profile. We analyze your income, assets, and allowable expenses to determine the best resolution strategy.

Phase 4: Resolution & Freedom

Finally, we submit the proposal. Negotiation can take 6-12 months. Once accepted, we help you set up the payments and ensure you stay compliant to avoid defaulting.