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IRS Tax Attorney in Toms River NJ

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Toms River Tax Attorney

Individuals and business owners in Toms River and Ocean County dealing with IRS tax debt, notices, audits, liens, levies, or unfiled returns can turn to Todd S. Unger for federal tax representation.

Todd helps New Jersey taxpayers understand IRS notices, meet important deadlines, evaluate resolution options, and respond strategically before tax problems become harder to control.

Local Help When You Need It

IRS problems can move quickly from a notice in the mail to penalties, interest, liens, levies, wage garnishment, or collection deadlines. Whether you are a Toms River resident, self-employed taxpayer, professional, retiree, or business owner, the first step is understanding exactly what the IRS is claiming and what options may still be available.

Todd S. Unger assists taxpayers with federal IRS tax matters, including tax debt, audits, collections, penalties, unfiled returns, payroll tax problems, and settlement options.

Many federal tax matters can be handled by phone, email, secure document exchange, and virtual consultation, allowing Ocean County clients to receive focused IRS representation without unnecessary travel.

When Several IRS Issues Need Attention at Once

A collection case may involve more than one unresolved issue. There may be missing returns, an assessed balance, a proposed payment arrangement, and an approaching appeal deadline.

Start by separating those issues. Identify which tax periods are involved, which returns have been filed, what the IRS says is owed, and what action the latest notice requires.

For a consultation, gather the complete notices and relevant returns. When payment ability is part of the issue, recent income, account, and expense records can help explain the current circumstances.

IRS tax help for Toms River and Ocean County taxpayers

Federal Tax Matters We Help With

If you received an IRS notice or are worried about unresolved tax debt, identify the issue before choosing a response. Todd S. Unger helps Toms River and Ocean County taxpayers with a wide range of federal IRS matters.

IRS Offer in Compromise

Evaluate whether the IRS may accept less than the full balance owed.

IRS Installment Agreements

Negotiate a manageable payment plan when full payment is not immediately possible.

IRS Tax Audits

Respond to audit notices, proposed adjustments, and disputed IRS findings.

Federal Tax Liens

Address lien filings involving property, refinancing, and business transactions.

IRS Levies & Wage Garnishment

Get help when the IRS threatens wages, bank accounts, receivables, or other property.

Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns

Address missing returns, substitute-for-return assessments, and unresolved balances.

The appropriate response depends on the tax periods involved, the IRS notices received, whether returns have been filed, and whether examination, collection, or appeal rights are still available.

About Todd S. Unger

Todd S. Unger, Esq. is a tax attorney whose practice focuses on federal tax controversy and IRS matters involving individuals and businesses.

Todd holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. He is admitted in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court.

His practice includes IRS audits, collection disputes, unfiled returns, tax debt, penalties, and other federal tax controversies.

Read Todd Unger’s professional biography

Tax attorney Todd S. Unger assisting New Jersey taxpayers with IRS matters

Consultations for Toms River and Ocean County Taxpayers

A consultation can clarify what the IRS notice means, which deadlines matter, what records to gather, and whether a resolution option may be available.

Many federal IRS matters can be reviewed remotely. Taxpayers in Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Manchester, Jackson, Berkeley Township, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Lavallette, Seaside Heights, and surrounding Ocean County communities may be able to handle consultations and case updates by phone, email, secure document exchange, or virtual meeting.

If an in-person meeting is needed, we can discuss appointment details when we schedule the consultation.

The Sooner You Act, the More Options You May Have

IRS enforcement can escalate when you miss deadlines. A balance-due notice can lead to additional collection notices. An unresolved assessment may result in a federal tax lien. Unfiled returns or payroll tax problems can create additional issues that need to be addressed before a longer-term resolution is available.

Do not ignore IRS notices. The notice itself may provide important information about deadlines, appeal rights, or the next collection step.

Toms River Tax Attorney FAQs

What information helps when discussing a payment problem?

Have the IRS balance information and tax periods available, along with a summary of current income, necessary expenses, and major assets. The specific financial statement and supporting records depend on the collection procedure and the IRS request. Learn more in our guide to IRS Form 433, or review the current IRS Form 433-A.

Can consultations be handled remotely?

We can review many IRS tax matters by phone, email, secure document exchange, or virtual meeting, depending on the case and the client’s needs.

What should I do after receiving an IRS notice?

Keep the complete notice and envelope, identify the response deadline, and gather the related records. Seek clarification promptly. Don’t let the deadline pass while you assemble a perfect response; some deadlines require a separate filing or request to preserve your rights.
Review IRS guidance about preparing an appeal request.

Can Todd help with business IRS problems in Ocean County?

Todd represents businesses in federal tax matters involving tax debt, payroll and employment taxes, IRS audits, liens, levies, payment arrangements, and other tax controversies.

Get IRS Tax Help in Toms River and Ocean County

If you are facing IRS tax debt, notices, audits, liens, levies, penalties, wage garnishment, payroll tax issues, or unfiled returns, Todd S. Unger can review the situation and help determine the appropriate next step.