Fresno, CA is a Tax Hub for the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calls Fresno, California, home for many of its tax liability assessment and tax liability collection activities. If you live in California and have a tax problem, you may have had some connection with one of the Fresno IRS offices.
Fresno is home to one of the service centers where the IRS processes federal tax returns if you live in California. There is also a Fresno IRS audit office that will complete the examination of your tax return if you live in the greater Fresno area. IRS audits in Fresno may be completed by Tax Compliance Officers or Revenue Agents. Fresno may also be where one of the agents you may speak with on the telephone is located, if you have an IRS tax debt, even if you don’t live in California.
In addition to audits and return processing, the Fresno IRS offices also handle a significant volume of taxpayer correspondence. Many Californians receive notices generated from this location, ranging from balance-due reminders to more complex requests for documentation. Because of the volume of cases flowing through Fresno, response times can vary, making it important for taxpayers to stay organized and meet all deadlines listed on their notices. Missing a deadline can result in additional penalties, interest, or an escalation of collection actions.
Fresno also plays a role in IRS collection enforcement. Taxpayers who owe back taxes may find that their case has been assigned to an IRS Revenue Officer based in the Fresno area. These officers have broad authority to secure financial information, negotiate payment plans, and, in some cases, initiate levies or liens. Understanding your rights during the collection process can make a substantial difference in your outcome, especially if you are facing aggressive collection tactics.
If you owe a tax liability that you cannot afford, you may consider filing an offer in compromise to attempt to settle your tax debt for a reduced amount. If you live in California, you will generally file your offer in compromise application in New York. However, depending on the basis of your offer in compromise and your type of income, your case may be assigned to a different IRS service center. If your offer in compromise is rejected, you may have the ability to file an appeal. If you are the owner of a small business, your offer in compromise appeal may be assigned to the Fresno IRS Appeals Office.
If you live in or near Fresno and need a Fresno tax attorney, you may want to speak to the tax lawyers in Fresno at Montgomery and Wetenkamp. We offer a free consultation and may be able to assist you in resolving your tax matters.