If the IRS has started sending you letters — CP14, CP504, LT11 it’s not just paper, it’s serious. But here’s the truth:
👉 Every notice comes with a clock ticking.
👉 Miss a deadline, and you could face wage garnishment, bank levies, or worse.
This cheat sheet tells you exactly:
✔️ What each IRS notice really means
✔️ How much time you have to respond before they escalate
✔️ What to do next (and what not to do)
✔️ Which notices you can appeal — and when
This guide was made for everyday people, not lawyers. No jargon, just real clarity so you can finally stop spinning and start solving.
Financial Stewardship Coach | Tax Strategist | Wealth Architect
Dr. Yvette Caslin, affectionately known as the BFF, Broker for Financial Fortitude is a nationally recognised tax strategist, real estate and mortgage expert with a mission to empower entrepreneurs and investors to master the financial game.
As the founder of The Pinkprint, LLC, a financial services and economic consulting firm specializing in credit management and wealth building, and a licensed Enrolled Agent and Mortgage Loan Originator, Dr. Caslin combines elite tax intelligence, credit expertise, and real-world business strategies to help high-income earners establish robust financial foundations.
She has helped countless clients achieve 6-, 7-, and 8-figure breakthroughs through smart credit moves and strategic financial decisions. With a reputation for turning complexity into clarity, she teaches from experience, authority, and heart.
Tax Resolution done your way: Do It Yourself, Do It With You, or Do It For You. Each one is designed to meet your level of need and budget.
DIY Toolkit: Tax Rescue Blueprint
Course: "Tax Rescue Blueprint: Your Path from IRS Stress to Financial Success" (available Winter 2025); or
Hire A Pro: Customized tax resolution to resolve your tax debt with the expertise of an Enrolled Agent, a federally licensed tax professional who represents taxpayers before the IRS (Internal Revenue Service).
IRS transcript request guide
Tax Triage Checklist
Limited-time bonus: 15-minute "Tax Triage" checklist call recording
While this option is ideal for self-starters and budget-conscious individuals, it's important to note that there is no live support; clients must implement all the steps themselves, ensuring they understand the level of independence and responsibility involved.
Full case intake and compliance check
Transcript pull and complete analysis
Strategic resolution plan tailored to client goals
We handle all IRS communication, filings, and submissions
Ongoing follow-up with IRS until resolution is secured
1:1 strategic tax planning call post-resolution
Add-On Options (for any tier)
Personal 1:1 IRS transcript review – $97
Offer in Compromise form completion service – $997
Tax Monitoring Service – $127/month
This option is a full-service tax resolution package managed by our licensed Enrolled Agent team. Pricing is based on complexity, starting at $1,500. (Bi-weekly payment options)
Weekly live group coaching (4 weeks)
Full access to six pre-recorded video modules
Offer in Compromise walkthrough (video + PDF)
Downloadable templates (Forms, Letters, Worksheets)
Transcript analysis feedback (submit your report, get annotated feedback)
Access to private support community
"Ask Me Anything" office hours (two sessions)
Email support for form review and fundamental questions (up to three questions)
Course Goal: To empower individuals and business owners to resolve tax debt, avoid aggressive IRS collection actions, and build a proactive tax strategy that safeguards their financial future.
Tax Resolution FAQs
Tax resolution is the process of assisting individuals or businesses in settling, reducing, or managing their tax debt with the IRS or state tax authorities. Additionally, it may involve negotiation, penalty abatement, installment plans, or an Offer in Compromise.
Whether you qualify for an Offer in Compromise (OIC) depends on your income, expenses, assets, and ability to pay. We conduct a financial analysis to determine your eligibility before you submit your application.
Yes. In many cases, we can stop or pause garnishments and levies once we begin representation with the IRS and file the appropriate forms.
The cost of our tax resolution services varies depending on the complexity of your case. We offer a transparent pricing model, which can be either flat-rate or tiered, following a consultation. Payment plans may be available.
Most cases take between three to 12 months to fully resolve, depending on the strategy used and how quickly the IRS or state responds.
Once we submit a Power of Attorney (Form 2848), all communication from the IRS will go through our office. You’ll stop receiving those stressful letters and calls.
Absolutely. We work with state tax agencies across the U.S., including the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the New York Department of Taxation and Finance (DOR), and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), among others.
We can help you get back into compliance, even if it’s been five, 10, or more years. We handle late filings, transcript reviews, and penalty relief.