Tax Resolution
Get a clear plan for state tax issuesunderstand your resolution options.
State Tax IssuesUnderstand your resolution options.
Irving, Texas · State-by-state guidance
A clear engagement
Written scope before work begins
Start with the facts, understand the options and decide on the next step with a defined scope and fee.
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Irving, Texas · State-by-state guidance
You need help with state tax matters we help resolve
What brought you here?
You need help with texas has no individual state income tax.
A Texas-specific note Texas residents can still face state matters involving franchise tax, sales tax, payroll obligations, or tax notices from another state.
The work
What we do
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State tax matters we help resolve
What brought you here?
The right path depends on the state, the tax type, your records, and where the matter stands.
State income tax debt
We review notices, tax periods, return history, and assessed tax, penalties, and interest. Missing returns or an estimated assessment may need to be addressed before selecting a resolution option.
State payment plans
We evaluate the agency’s installment options and help prepare a request based on your finances. Required filings, down payments, terms, and financial disclosures vary; penalties and interest may continue, and collection protection must be confirmed with the agency.
State audit defense
We help organize records, review proposed adjustments, prepare responses to information requests, and communicate with the auditor where authorized. Protest and appeal deadlines depend on the state and notice; court proceedings may require separately engaged counsel.
State offers in compromise
Where a state offers a settlement program, we evaluate its eligibility rules and help assemble the required application and financial evidence. Not every state offers this option, and an IRS offer does not settle a state balance.
Penalty abatement requests
We review the state’s grounds for relief and help document the circumstances and timeline supporting a request. Reasonable-cause or other relief standards vary; IRS First-Time Abatement does not automatically apply, and interest relief is a separate question.
More than one state
Consider residency changes, nonresident income, state credits, and how separate state liabilities relate to any IRS balance.
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Texas has no individual state income tax.
Texas residents can still face state matters involving franchise tax, sales tax, payroll obligations, or tax notices from another state.
ebotCPA handles Texas clients and assists with other state matters, including for clients who have moved or earned income across state lines. Representation is subject to the applicable agency’s authorization and practitioner rules.
When states overlap
Two agencies. Two separate accounts.
A state tax balance and an IRS balance are separate liabilities administered by different agencies. A payment plan, offer, penalty decision, or notice response with one agency does not automatically resolve the other.
If you moved, worked across state lines, or earned income outside your home state, the details may include residency, nonresident filing, allocation of income, and credits for taxes paid to another state. The relevant rules depend on the states and tax years involved.
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Options depend on the state and the facts
Possible paths to evaluate
Payment plan
Some state agencies allow installment arrangements. Terms, eligibility, and application steps are set by that agency.
Offer in compromise
Only some states offer a compromise program. Availability is not universal, and eligibility and review standards vary by jurisdiction.
Penalty request or appeal
A state may have its own grounds, procedures, and deadlines. Relief is not automatic and depends on the applicable state rules and evidence.
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Three things to do before responding
A practical starting point
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Bring the notice
Share the state, tax type, periods, notice date, response deadline, and any prior correspondence. Keep the original notice and envelope.
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Separate the issues
A state balance is not the same account as an IRS balance. We can discuss which agency issued each notice and what the documents appear to request.
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Discuss a defined scope
If further review or representation makes sense, the work, fee, and applicable state-specific scope are quoted in writing before engagement.
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Let’s identify the state, the notice, and the deadline.
Start with a conversation
Call for a free initial scope discussion. It is not a substitute for reviewing the complete file, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Initial scope discussion only. Paid analysis or representation is separately scoped and quoted in writing.
From first conversation to delivery
How it works
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Start with the facts
Tell us what is happening with state tax issuesunderstand your resolution options. and what decision or deadline is in front of you.
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Set a written scope
We confirm the records needed, responsibilities, timing and fee before engagement work begins.
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Complete the agreed work
Our team follows the scope and technical standards relevant to the work, keeping you informed as questions arise.
Client perspective
Proof from Google reviews
5.0 average · 105 Google reviews · ebotCPA, Irving, TX
“EbotCPA made filing my taxes so much easier than I expected! They explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, caught deductions I didn't even know I qualified for, and made the whole process stress-free. Super responsive.”
“Working with Mr. Ebot has been an absolute pleasure. He is highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and makes the tax process simple and stress-free. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients really set him apart.”
Published pricing
Know the range before we begin.
These are the current published fees from our service catalog. We confirm final scope and any quoted add-ons in writing before work starts.
IRS Notice Review
$97
Notice review fee credited toward Case Analysis under the published terms.
Case analysis
Case Analysis from free, by amount owed
With transcripts: free below $50,000 owed. Otherwise $150 per tax year up to $497 below that balance; $497 for $50,000–$100,000 owed; $750 for $100,000–$250,000; $1,250+ above $250,000.
Resolution work
Fixed by work type and amount owed
Final scope depends on work type and amount owed.
IRS representation (Form 2848)
$1,000
Paid before filing; hearings and appeals are scoped separately.
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Frequently asked questions
How is pricing determined?
Current catalog amounts and quote terms are listed in Published pricing above. We confirm the agreed work, responsibilities, and any quoted scope in writing before engagement.
What happens before state tax issuesunderstand your resolution options. work begins?
We discuss your goals and records, confirm the engagement scope and fee in writing, and identify deadlines before substantive work starts.
How do you determine the fee?
Current catalog amounts and quote terms are listed in Published pricing above. We confirm the agreed work, responsibilities, and any quoted scope in writing before engagement.
What records should I prepare?
The records depend on your situation. We provide a focused request list after confirming the work and reporting period.
Who performs and reviews the work?
Responsibilities are defined in the engagement terms and depend on the service selected.
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Your next step
Let’s define what you need.
Tell us the decision in front of you. We’ll review the facts, confirm the scope and give you a clear next step.
Authority and standards
The engagement letter identifies the applicable professional standards, responsibilities, scope, and limits for the selected service.