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Prior year transcripts - who to call, which forms to fill out, etc.

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How the IRS computes tax, interest, and other penalties & what you can do to avoid them

Scary IRS letters? We will help you debunk them and form an action plan to fix any issues

TFX is an authorized e-file firm and e-files tax returns for taxpayers globally

If you do have a tax bill, what are the ways you can pay the IRS?

We can amend prior filed returns to ensure you get the deductions & credits you are eligible for

In cases where E-filing is not permitted (IRS rules), we outline where and how to snail mail the returns

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