Now as you are facing problems from the IRS, what you think of first, is to ignore it.
Let it go on its own! Actually this ignorance will get you into more trouble so what you can do is: Firstly make a resolution to get this problem solved.
Be committed to take all the extra efforts to bring back everything to normal.
Check and confirm from the IRS, what is your exact outstanding.
For this you can contact the IRS yourself or take help of a tax attorney if possible.
It is recommended to let the attorney do it for you as he knows how and what to ask so that you procure the right information which in turn will help you to handle the issue.
Now don't be overconfident about the forgiveness of the IRS.
In few cases the taxpayers are forgiven or allowed to pay fraction of their debt.
But this is only for those who show justifying circumstances such as disability, unemployment or limited income.
If you can prove yourself fitting into such circumstances then only you may be saved or else be ready to pay your outstanding in full and also in addition the accumulated penalties and interest.
But if you have a knowledgeable tax attorney on your side, he can help you pay the minimum amount that is legally allowed for you.
For this he is equipped with the knowledge of tax law and its slippery areas.
Respect your commitment and decide a payment plan.
Once you decide this, make sure you follow it without fail.
Some people enter into an agreement with the IRS and then fail to follow it, this way the problem is more intensified than before.
Let the IRS be aware of any mishap in your financial life.
Or inform your tax attorney about it and let him in turn inform the IRS in his way.
He will be the best mediator who can bring for you the best possible.
But never be a defaulter for the agreement.
Consult a tax attorney before you contact the IRS regarding your tax outstanding.
This is because you need to check for how much you actually owe.
If the outstanding is more than three years old and the IRS had not communicated anything to you, before you contact them, be sure if you really need to contact them or not.
It is very crucial to hire a tax attorney, as he would get for you a good settlement deal from the IRS, help you file and mange your returns properly on time without any hassles.
Also tax attorneys are committed about confidentiality so you can share with them your points without any worry.
They know what to and what not to be shared with the court and also they can take the IRS phone calls for you so that you are saved from the annoyance.
So decide not to ignore tax problems but to resolve them in time.
Contact a knowledgeable local tax attorney.
Never default in the IRS agreement of payment and make a habit to regularly take an advice from a tax attorney so that you never land up in the IRS troubles in future.