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Trusted Tax Relief Services in West Hartford, CT
Barlow Tax Solutions is a dedicated tax relief firm providing comprehensive solutions for individuals and businesses facing IRS and state tax challenges. With offices in West Hartford, Connecticut, our team combines the expertise of a certified public accountant and tax attorney to deliver personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We specialize in resolving unfiled tax returns, wage garnishments, payroll tax problems, and complex audit situations while serving clients nationwide. Our proven process begins with a free consultation to understand your specific needs and develops actionable plans to stop collection actions and restore financial stability.With decades of combined experience in financial and legal tax matters, we empower clients to navigate IRS complexities with confidence through services including offer in compromise negotiations, penalty abatement, and installment agreement arrangements. Our commitment to client education ensures complete transparency throughout the resolution process, supported by a satisfaction guarantee that includes full refunds within the first 15 days if clients are unsatisfied with their customized case plan.
Services
Offer in Compromise
IRS Installment Agreement
Penalty Abatement
Audit Defense
Wage Garnishment Release
FBAR Penalty Relief
Payroll Tax Solutions
Currently Not Collectible
Innocent Spouse Relief
Unfiled Tax Returns
Highlights and features
- We offer over two decades of combined financial and legal tax expertise
- Our team includes a certified public accountant and tax attorney
- We provide personalized case plans with a 15-day satisfaction guarantee
- We handle complex tax problems including FBAR penalties and payroll tax debt
- Our nationwide service includes local Connecticut office support
What people say
Turned my life around
Professional and personable
Worked miracles
Personalized service
Successful debt resolution
Services
Offer in Compromise
Our Offer in Compromise service helps clients settle tax debt for less than owed through IRS-approved programs. This solution benefits taxpayers with financial hardship who cannot pay their full tax liability. We analyze eligibility and negotiate optimal settlement terms with the IRS.
IRS Audit Defense
We provide comprehensive audit defense services for individual and business taxpayers facing IRS examination. Our team prepares documentation, represents clients during audits, and minimizes potential liabilities while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and protecting client rights.
Wage Garnishment Release
Our wage garnishment release service stops IRS collection actions and recovers withheld wages. We implement immediate relief strategies including installment agreements and currently not collectible status to protect clients' income and financial stability.
Payroll Tax Solutions
We resolve payroll tax debt issues including trust fund recovery penalties for business owners. Our services address unpaid payroll taxes through installment agreements, penalty abatement, and negotiation strategies that protect business operations and personal assets from IRS collection actions.
FBAR Penalty Relief
Our FBAR penalty relief service addresses non-compliance with foreign bank account reporting requirements. We help clients resolve delinquent filings and negotiate penalty reductions through IRS voluntary disclosure programs while ensuring future compliance with international tax reporting obligations.
People
Jim Barlow
Founder & CPA
Jim Barlow is a certified public accountant and tax relief expert with decades of experience resolving complex tax issues. He specializes in offer in compromise negotiations and has helped hundreds of clients achieve IRS debt relief through personalized solutions.
Charles Miller
Tax Attorney
Charles Miller is a licensed tax attorney providing legal expertise for IRS disputes and tax debt negotiations. His combined legal and accounting background enables comprehensive solutions for audit defense, penalty abatement, and complex tax settlements.
Questions
What tax relief services do you offer?
We offer comprehensive tax relief services including offer in compromise, IRS installment agreements, penalty abatement, audit defense, wage garnishment release, and solutions for payroll tax debt and FBAR penalties.
How can you help with IRS wage garnishment?
We stop wage garnishments by negotiating installment agreements, establishing currently not collectible status, or implementing other IRS-approved solutions to protect your income and resolve underlying tax debt.
Do you handle business tax debt?
Yes, we specialize in business tax debt solutions including payroll tax relief, trust fund recovery penalty negotiations, and audit defense for corporate tax issues at federal and state levels.
Can you help with state tax problems?
We resolve state tax issues including audits, liens, and debt settlements across all 50 states, working with state tax authorities to implement payment plans and penalty abatement solutions.
What is the tax resolution process?
Our process starts with a free consultation to assess your situation, followed by customized strategy development, IRS negotiation, and implementation of solutions like installment agreements or offer in compromise.
Are there financing options available?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans and financing options including partial payment installment agreements to make tax relief services accessible while resolving your IRS debt.
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Reviews (6)
Rob Sullivan
Nov 29, 2021
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Jim is very professional and very knowledgeable concerning the tax regulations. Jim did a wonderful job for us over the course of several years working with us to be in a position to resolve our tax issues with the IRS in a fair manner while being able to move forward with our lives.
Rebecca Kriner
Jun 27, 2021
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Mr. Barlow helped me with a complex tax problem. I was amazed by his vast depth of knowledge and helpfulness. He was truly able to save the day. Thank you Barlow Tax Solutions!
Grant Smith
Jun 25, 2021
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I had an unusual tax filing situation this year due to a home short sale and Jim was knowledgeable, quick, and a pleasure to work with. He quickly compiled our return and provided meaningful feedback on how everything was handled. I will surely use him again in the future as needs arise.
Dan Fisher
May 15, 2021
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I am very pleased with the professionalism and perseverance shown to address my issues with the IRS. Although it took more than two years, mostly due to the pandemic, the penalty was completely voided. I highly recommend this company and their services.
Bill Cash
Mar 04, 2021
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The best tax experience ever! Jim will guide you thru everything and break it down so its understandable! If I could give a 10 star rating I would!
Jon
Jan 07, 2019
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Chosing someone to handle the intimate details of your finances is daunting. I had read good reviews about Jim's business and decided to use his services. It was a wise choice. Jim and his staff are top notch. I will be using them repeatedly and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barlow Tax Solutions.