Western Massachusetts Federal Tax Debt Attorneys

At the Northampton bankruptcy law firm of Ostrander Law Office, we have helped hundreds of clients resolve tax problems with the IRS and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. To find out how we can assist with your tax obligations, contact the Massachusetts state tax debt relief lawyers David Ostrander, Denise Shear or Liz Katz.

Tax debts are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy, but they can be included in a Chapter 13 plan, and the interest and penalties stop piling up while you're paying past-due taxes over three years or longer. If your tax obligations are more than three years old and you have filed timely tax returns, those tax claims may be able to be discharged. In other cases, especially where the amount of past-due taxes owed is in legitimate dispute, your tax debts can be compromised.

We also help small businesses that find themselves in trouble with unpaid withholding taxes or quarterly payroll tax payments - some of our business clients have arrived at their office or restaurant to find that the IRS had padlocked the doors as part of a tax lien asset seizure.

The automatic stay of bankruptcy will remove the padlocks right away, but negotiating with the tax authorities to resolve your tax problems takes a thorough understanding of your rights under the Bankruptcy Code. Northampton debt relief attorney David Ostrander is certified in both Consumer and Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification. He can use his experience with both the federal and state tax agencies to work toward achieving the best outcome possible in your situation.

Contact us in Northampton to find out how we can help you with IRS or Massachusetts tax obligations or liens. There's no charge for an initial consultation at our office.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.