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Our Case Results

Real results for real clients. See how we've helped thousands resolve their IRS tax problems.

*Results vary by case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

$100M+
Tax Debt Resolved
5,000+
Cases Won
30+
Years Experience
93%
Avg. Reduction

Representative Case Outcomes

Offer in Compromise

Offer in Compromise — Small Business Owner

Philadelphia business owner with $182,000 in payroll tax debt. We negotiated an Offer in Compromise based on financial hardship.

Original Debt
$182,000
Resolved For
$12,500
Savings
93% reduction
Penalty Abatement

Penalty Abatement — First-Time Non-Filer

Cherry Hill professional who failed to file for 3 years. We filed all returns and secured full penalty abatement under first-time abatement rules.

Original Debt
$47,000
Resolved For
$18,200
Savings
61% reduction
Bank Levy

Bank Levy Release — Medical Professional

Baltimore physician had $95,000 seized from bank accounts. We secured levy release within 48 hours and negotiated an installment agreement.

Original Debt
$310,000
Resolved For
$3,100/month
Savings
Levy released in 48 hrs
Currently Not Collectible

Currently Not Collectible — Retired Couple

West Chester retired couple facing collection on $220,000 tax debt. We demonstrated financial hardship and obtained CNC status.

Original Debt
$220,000
Resolved For
$0/month
Savings
Collections halted
Criminal Defense

Criminal Tax Defense — Tax Evasion Charges

Chadds Ford business owner facing IRC § 7201 tax evasion charges. Our defense team achieved a plea to a lesser offense with no prison time.

Original Debt
Criminal charges
Resolved For
No prison
Savings
Charges reduced
Innocent Spouse

Innocent Spouse Relief — Divorced Taxpayer

Haddonfield woman held liable for $135,000 in taxes from ex-husband's unreported income. We obtained full innocent spouse relief.

Original Debt
$135,000
Resolved For
$0
Savings
100% relief
Wage Garnishment

Wage Garnishment Release — Single Parent

Pittsburgh nurse losing 60% of her paycheck to IRS garnishment. We documented hardship and obtained immediate release under IRC § 6343.

Original Debt
$68,000
Resolved For
$425/month
Savings
Garnishment lifted in 72 hrs
Audit Defense

Audit Defense — Restaurant Owner

Newark restaurateur facing a $410,000 IRS examination assessment on cash receipts. We rebuilt records and reduced the assessment substantially.

Original Debt
$410,000
Resolved For
$47,000
Savings
89% reduction
Tax Liens

Lien Withdrawal — Refinancing Homeowner

Wilmington homeowner blocked from refinancing by a federal tax lien. We negotiated a streamlined Installment Agreement and obtained lien withdrawal.

Original Debt
$54,000
Resolved For
$750/month
Savings
Lien withdrawn from record
Payroll Tax

Trust Fund Recovery Penalty — S-Corp Owner

Bucks County contractor personally assessed $215,000 in TFRP under IRC § 6672. We challenged the responsible-party determination and prevailed.

Original Debt
$215,000
Resolved For
$0
Savings
Personal liability eliminated
Foreign Accounts

FBAR Voluntary Disclosure — Dual Citizen

Princeton dual citizen with 12 years of unreported foreign accounts. We guided streamlined disclosure with non-willful certification.

Original Debt
Potential $250K+ penalties
Resolved For
$8,400 tax + minor penalty
Savings
Criminal exposure eliminated
Delinquent Filings

Substitute for Return Reversal — Construction Worker

Lancaster County tradesman hit with $94,000 SFR assessment for unfiled 2019–2022. We filed original returns with full deductions.

Original Debt
$94,000
Resolved For
$7,200
Savings
92% reduction
IRS Notices

CP2000 Response — Crypto Investor

Bethesda investor received CP2000 proposing $147,000 in additional tax from misreported crypto basis. We submitted documented response.

Original Debt
$147,000 proposed
Resolved For
$3,800
Savings
97% reduction
Installment Agreement

Partial Pay Installment Agreement — Senior on SSDI

Camden retiree on SSDI with $186,000 tax debt that would never be fully payable. We negotiated a PPIA across the remaining CSED.

Original Debt
$186,000
Resolved For
$210/month
Savings
Debt expires inside the plan
Currently Not Collectible

Currently Not Collectible — Cancer Patient

Hagerstown taxpayer mid-treatment for stage III cancer facing $73,000 balance. Hardship documentation halted all collection activity.

Original Debt
$73,000
Resolved For
$0/month
Savings
Collection paused indefinitely
Criminal Defense

Criminal Tax Defense — False Return Charges

Delaware County professional facing IRC § 7206(1) charges. Pre-indictment representation resulted in declination by U.S. Attorney's Office.

Original Debt
Felony exposure
Resolved For
No charges filed
Savings
Case declined pre-indictment
Offer in Compromise

Offer in Compromise — Disabled Veteran

York County veteran on VA disability with accumulated $215,000 in tax debt. ETA-based Offer in Compromise accepted.

Original Debt
$215,000
Resolved For
$2,500
Savings
99% reduction
Payroll Tax

State + Federal Coordination — Restaurant Group

Multi-location Atlantic County restaurant group facing concurrent NJ Division of Taxation and IRS payroll actions. We resolved both.

Original Debt
$640,000 combined
Resolved For
$185,000 over 60 months
Savings
Business saved from closure

Client Testimonials

"McCauley Law resolved my $180,000 IRS debt for a fraction of what I owed. I was facing wage garnishment and bank levies — they stopped everything and negotiated an incredible settlement."

Robert M.

Philadelphia, PA

"After years of IRS letters and threats, Gregory and his team got my penalties completely removed. They were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case."

Sandra L.

Cherry Hill, NJ

"They stopped a wage garnishment within 48 hours and ultimately settled my case for pennies on the dollar. I can't recommend them enough."

Michael T.

Baltimore, MD

"I hadn't filed taxes in 5 years and was terrified. McCauley Law handled everything — filed all my returns, negotiated with the IRS, and got my penalties reduced by 80%."

Jennifer K.

West Chester, PA

"As a small business owner, I was facing $250,000 in payroll tax debt. Their team negotiated an Offer in Compromise that saved my business."

David R.

Haddonfield, NJ

"My ex-husband's tax fraud left me liable for $135,000. McCauley Law got full innocent spouse relief — I owe nothing. They gave me my life back."

Maria G.

Media, PA