Owe the IRS? You're not alone.
Behind on your taxes? Let's get you caught up and on a plan.
Real Solutions. Less Stress. A Brighter Future.
We file your back tax returns, prepare your IRS relief paperwork, and walk you through every step in plain language. No judgment. Just a clear path forward.
Authorized IRS e-file Provider · Confidential · Judgment-free
Every day you wait costs you. Penalties and interest grow daily, and so does the dread of opening the next letter. Acting now protects your paycheck, your property, and your peace of mind.
Call TodayYour Path to Relief
Three simple steps.
- 1
Call for a free review
A confidential conversation about your IRS or state tax situation — no judgment.
- 2
We find your best program
We match you to the IRS relief options that fit your income and balance.
- 3
We prepare the paperwork
We prepare the paperwork and walk you through every step.
If you wait
- —Your bank account can be levied
- —Your wages can be garnished
- —Liens can hit your home and credit
- —Penalties and interest keep piling up
After it's resolved
- One affordable payment you can plan around
- No more threatening letters
- Your paycheck stays yours
- You sleep at night again
How We Help
We help you find the option that fits your situation.
Choose a service to read exactly how it works, who it helps, and how we do the paperwork so you're never guessing.
Back Tax Returns
Haven't filed in a year or more? We gather what's needed, prepare your returns, and e-file them. Getting filed is the first step to every IRS relief option, and it often lowers what the IRS says you owe.
- A list of every required year
- Rebuilt income records
- Accurately prepared returns
IRS Payment Plans
If you can't pay in full, a payment plan can stop the pressure. We figure out a monthly amount that fits your budget, prepare your installment agreement request, and show you exactly how to submit it.
- A payment amount based on your real budget
- The right plan type for your balance
- Agreement paperwork prepared for the IRS
Offer in Compromise Prep
Some people qualify to settle for less than they owe, and most don't. We review your income, expenses, and assets to see if you're a real candidate. If you are, we prepare your full Offer in Compromise package.
- An honest qualification assessment
- Calculated offer amount based on IRS standards
- Complete offer package
Penalty Relief Requests
Penalties can make up a big part of an IRS balance. We check whether you qualify for first-time abatement or reasonable cause relief, then prepare your request.
- A line-by-line penalty breakdown
- A prepared abatement request
- Supporting documentation organized
Garnishment and Levy Help
If the IRS is taking your paycheck or bank funds, time matters. We help you take the steps that can get a levy released, starting with getting your returns filed and a payment plan in place.
- A plain-language summary of your IRS account
- A documented financial statement prepared for the IRS
- Step-by-step guidance on every IRS form and response
Lien Guidance
A tax lien can follow you when you try to sell, refinance, or borrow. We explain what your lien means and prepare the paperwork for release or withdrawal when you qualify.
- Clear explanation of what the IRS can and can't take
- The correct release or relief request, fully prepared
- Coordination with banks, lenders, or title companies when needed
IRS Notice Help
Got a letter you don't understand? Bring it to us. We explain what it means, what the IRS wants, and the deadline you can't miss.
- A plain-language explanation of your notice
- A clear deadline and action list
- Prepared response paperwork
State Tax Filing and Plans
State tax debt works a lot like IRS debt. We file your state returns and help you set up a state payment plan.
- Clear explanation of state notices
- Missing state returns prepared
- State resolution request
Meet Your Specialist
We're here to help.
Express Lane Tax Bar LLC is an Authorized IRS e-file Provider offering tax preparation and resolution services. We know how overwhelming IRS letters, garnishments, and growing balances feel — and we know the programs that can fix them. Every case starts with a confidential consultation: we review your situation, explain your options in plain language, and build a resolution plan you can actually live with.
- Confidential review of your IRS or state tax situation
- Plain-language explanation of every option
- We prepare the paperwork and walk you through every step
Personalized
A plan built around your situation
Compassionate
Judgment-free help, every step
Plain-Spoken
Every option explained clearly
Confidential
Your tax matters stay private
Your Free IRS Relief Review
What happens when you call.
Most people call us after weeks — sometimes years — of avoiding the mailbox. You won't be lectured. You'll be listened to.
In your first conversation, we walk through the notices you've received, the years involved, and what's happening right now: a garnishment, a frozen account, an audit letter, or simply a balance that keeps growing. We'll ask about your income and your necessary living expenses, because every IRS program is built around what you can realistically afford.
By the end of the call, you'll understand where you stand, which IRS or state programs may fit your situation, and what the next step looks like. If you choose to move forward, we request your IRS records with your authorization, get any missing returns filed, and do the paperwork so you're never guessing.
- Have your IRS letters nearby
- Know roughly what you earn monthly
- Bring your questions — all of them
Questions
Honest answers.
+I'm embarrassed about how long I've ignored this. Is it too late?
It's very rarely too late. Many of the people we help have unopened letters and several unfiled years. The sooner we start, the more options usually remain.
+Do you represent me before the IRS?
No. We are an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. We prepare your returns and IRS relief paperwork and walk you through every step, so you always know what to send and what to say.
+Can you guarantee my debt will be reduced?
No honest firm can guarantee an IRS outcome. What we guarantee is a clear explanation of your options and diligent work toward the best one you qualify for.
+What if I owe both the IRS and my state?
We plan both together so one payment plan doesn't break the other.
+Is my information kept private?
Yes. Your tax matters stay confidential. See our Privacy Notice for details.
Free IRS Relief Review
Know your options today.
In one confidential call, you'll learn which IRS programs you may qualify for and a realistic next step. No obligation, and no judgment.