Tax Relief with Logan Allec, CPA

Logan Allec

Do you owe back taxes to the IRS or your state government or have unfiled tax returns? Then this is the podcast for you! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Logan Allec, CPA — owner of A+ BBB-accredited tax resolution firm Choice Tax Relief — explains exactly how to get tax relief for your back tax debt. Would you like a FREE tax relief consultation with Logan's company, Choice Tax Relief? Schedule your consultation now by calling 866-8000-TAX!

  1. 3d ago

    I Set Up an IRS Payment Plan… So Why Did They Demand Full Payment?

    You requested an IRS payment plan when you filed your tax return—but then the IRS sent you a bill demanding the full balance. Does that mean your installment agreement was never approved? In this video, I explain several ways to determine whether your IRS payment plan was actually accepted, including what approval letter to look for in the mail, what to check on your IRS account transcript, and when it may be time to call the IRS. I also explain why you can sometimes receive a CP14 or other collection notice even after requesting an installment agreement. Sometimes IRS processing and automated notices cross paths, so receiving a balance-due notice does not necessarily tell you whether your requested payment plan was actually established. If you owe $10,000 or more in back taxes and would like to discuss your situation with Choice Tax Relief, call 866-8000-TAX or book a free consultation here: 👉 https://choicetaxrelief.com/free-tax-... #IRSPaymentPlan #IRSInstallmentAgreement #IRSNotice #TaxDebt #BackTaxes #IRS

  2. 4d ago

    Paid 95% of My Taxes—So Why Did the IRS Penalize Me for Estimated Taxes?

    Why did the IRS charge an underpayment of estimated tax penalty even though this taxpayer paid 95% of their 2025 tax bill by January 15, 2026? The problem is that estimated taxes generally aren’t judged only by how much you’ve paid by the end of the year. When you made those payments can matter too. In this video, I explain why making a large estimated tax payment late in the year may not eliminate penalties from earlier quarters, how the estimated tax safe harbors work, and when IRS Form 2210 and the annualized income installment method may help taxpayers whose income wasn’t earned evenly throughout the year. I cover: Why paying 90%+ of your tax doesn’t automatically eliminate an estimated tax penalty How the IRS looks at estimated payments throughout the year What happens when you make most of your payment in Q4 When uneven or seasonal income can change the calculation How Form 2210 can potentially reduce or eliminate an underpayment penalty Why taxpayers with back-loaded income may be treated differently If you received an IRS penalty for underpaying estimated taxes, the key question may not simply be how much you paid—but when you paid it. #IRS #EstimatedTaxes #TaxPenalty #Form2210 #Taxes #TaxHelp #IRSHelp

  3. 5d ago

    Ignoring the IRS for 10 Years: Does Your Tax Debt Actually Expire?

    What happens if you owe the IRS money and simply…do nothing? The IRS generally has a limited period of time to collect an assessed tax debt. That's where the famous 10-year IRS collection statute comes from. And in this case, someone with old tax debt is wondering whether staying silent could actually work in their favor. They're filing their current tax returns. They haven't entered into a payment plan. They haven't submitted an Offer in Compromise. And, apparently, the IRS isn't actively coming after them. So does the clock keep ticking? In this video, I break down what could happen when an old IRS debt approaches its Collection Statute Expiration Date and why some actions—including certain tax resolution procedures—can actually suspend the collection clock. But there's a huge warning here: Do not take this video to mean that ignoring IRS tax debt is generally a good strategy. While the statute remains open, the IRS may pursue collection through wage levies, bank levies, Social Security levies, accounts receivable levies, and other enforcement actions. The unusual part of this situation isn't that the clock continues running. It's that the IRS apparently hasn't done much to collect before the clock runs out. Need help with serious IRS tax problems? If you owe at least $10,000 in back taxes or have multiple years of unfiled returns, you may qualify for a free consultation with Choice Tax Relief. https://choicetaxrelief.com/ 📞 866-8000-TAX (866-800-0829) #IRS #TaxDebt #IRSCollections #BackTaxes #TaxProblems #TaxRelief #IRSHelp

  4. 6d ago

    Can You Really Pay the IRS $80/Month Until Your Tax Debt Expires?

    A viral post on X claims that instead of paying a huge IRS tax debt in full, you can simply make tiny monthly payments until the IRS's 10-year collection period runs out and the remaining balance disappears. There is a real IRS collection strategy behind this idea: the Partial Payment Installment Agreement (PPIA). The IRS can approve payment plans where the taxpayer isn't expected to pay the entire balance before the Collection Statute Expiration Date. But there's a major piece of context missing from the viral post: you don't simply get to choose an $80 or $400 monthly payment. You generally have to demonstrate through your financial information that the proposed payment is what you can actually afford, and PPIAs can be subject to later financial review. I break down what's right about the viral post, what's misleading about it, how the IRS's 10-year collection statute actually works, and why getting approved for a Partial Payment Installment Agreement can be much harder than simply knowing that the strategy exists. The IRS also identifies several events that can suspend or extend the collection period, so the "10 years and it's gone" concept isn't always as straightforward as it sounds. Do you owe the IRS or your state at least $10,000 in back taxes? Or do you have multiple years of tax returns you need to get filed? Book a free consultation here: https://choicetaxrelief.com/free-tax-... #IRSDebt #IRS #TaxDebt #BackTaxes #IRSPaymentPlan #PartialPaymentInstallmentAgreement #TaxRelief

  5. Aug 11

    The NEW IRS Notice CP2000 Explained: What It Is and How to Respond

    Received an IRS CP2000 notice? In this video, I walk through the newer version of the IRS CP2000 notice page by page and explain what it actually means, why the IRS sent it, and what you should do next. A CP2000 is generally sent when the IRS believes the income reported on your tax return doesn’t match information it received from third parties such as employers, banks, payment processors, or other businesses that issued W-2s or 1099s. One of the most important things to understand: a CP2000 is not a bill. The additional tax shown on the notice is still proposed at this stage. I cover: • Why the IRS sends CP2000 notices • How the IRS Automated Underreporter (AUR) program works • Why the amount the IRS says you owe may be wrong • What to check before agreeing with the notice • What to do if you disagree with the proposed changes • How unreported business expenses or cost basis can dramatically change the calculation • The substantial understatement penalty • What happens if you don't respond by the deadline • Why CP2000 cases can take a long time to resolve • How we typically respond to these notices for clients Do you owe the IRS or your state at least $10,000 in back taxes? Or do you have multiple years of tax returns you need to get filed? Book a free consultation here: https://choicetaxrelief.com/free-tax-... #IRS #CP2000 #IRSNotice #TaxProblems #BackTaxes #TaxRelief

  6. Aug 10

    Sole Proprietorship Taxes: What Every New Business Owner Needs to Know

    Confused about sole proprietorship taxes after starting your first business? In this video, CPA Logan Allec explains how taxes work for a new sole proprietor—including how to report your business income, make quarterly estimated tax payments, and keep track of your business expenses. You’ll learn: Whether you need to notify the IRS that you are a sole proprietor How business income and expenses are reported on Schedule C When quarterly estimated tax payments are generally due How to make an estimated tax payment to the IRS Why you may also need to make state estimated tax payments Whether a spreadsheet is enough for your bookkeeping Why opening a separate business bank account can make tax preparation much easier How bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks can help categorize transactions How Schedule C income eventually flows onto your Form 1040 Why in-home daycare providers should understand the special home-office deduction rules Sole proprietorship taxes can feel overwhelming when you have always worked as a W-2 employee. The key is to separate your business and personal transactions, maintain accurate records, understand your estimated tax obligations, and prepare for Schedule C at tax time. The business bank account Logan uses: https://loganallec.com/business-bank-... This video is for general educational purposes and is not individualized tax advice. #SoleProprietorshipTaxes #SoleProprietor #SmallBusinessTaxes #ScheduleC #EstimatedTaxes #QuarterlyTaxes #SelfEmployedTaxes #TaxTips

  7. Aug 9

    Will the IRS Approve a Payment Plan for a $4,100 Tax Bill?

    How likely is the IRS to approve a long-term payment plan when you owe only a few thousand dollars, have filed all your prior tax returns, and have never had an IRS installment agreement before? In this video, CPA Logan Allec reviews the IRS requirements for a guaranteed installment agreement under Internal Revenue Manual Section 5.14.5.3. He explains why taxpayers who owe $10,000 or less in income tax may have a very strong chance of getting approved when they meet the applicable filing, payment, and compliance requirements. You’ll learn: How guaranteed IRS installment agreements work Why the $10,000 threshold matters Whether having no previous payment plan helps How much time the IRS may allow you to pay What can cause an approved payment plan to default later Although the guaranteed-installment-agreement rules generally contemplate repayment within three years, some taxpayers may qualify for longer repayment terms under other IRS installment-agreement procedures. Do you owe the IRS or your state at least $10,000 in back taxes? Or do you have multiple years of tax returns you need to get filed? Book a free consultation here: https://choicetaxrelief.com/free-tax-... This video is for general educational purposes and is not individualized tax or legal advice. #IRSPaymentPlan #IRSInstallmentAgreement #TaxDebt #IRSHelp #BackTaxes #TaxRelief #IRSCollections

  8. Aug 8

    His Tax Attorney Said It Was Filed. The IRS Says It Wasn’t. [CP81 Notice]

    Do you owe the IRS or your state at least $10,000 in back taxes or do you have multiple years of unfiled returns that you need to get filed? Book a free consultation with Choice Tax Relief here: https://choicetaxrelief.com/free-tax-... #taxdebt #taxrelief #irs

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Do you owe back taxes to the IRS or your state government or have unfiled tax returns? Then this is the podcast for you! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Logan Allec, CPA — owner of A+ BBB-accredited tax resolution firm Choice Tax Relief — explains exactly how to get tax relief for your back tax debt. Would you like a FREE tax relief consultation with Logan's company, Choice Tax Relief? Schedule your consultation now by calling 866-8000-TAX!

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