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Can You Reduce Your IRS Tax Burden?

We Can Help You:

  • IRS Levy Relief: Stop bank seizures and wage garnishment

  • Offer in Compromise (OIC): May allow you to settle for less than you owe

  • IRS Lien Discharge & Subordination: Can clear your title to sell or refinance your home

  • Lien & Levy Appeals: Challenge IRS actions before they happen

  • Complex IRS Negotiations: Installment agreements and penalty abatement

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Proudly Serving: Washington State

John Sterbick

Attorney At Law

37+ Years Of Experience

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Stop IRS Liens & Levies in Washington

IRS liens and levies can create serious financial challenges, affecting your ability to refinance, sell property, or access funds. Sterbick & Associates helps individuals and businesses in Washington explore available tax relief options and work toward resolving IRS collection actions.

Our team can assist with lien-related matters, including lien discharges for property sales, lien subordinations for refinancing opportunities, and lien withdrawal requests when appropriate. We also help clients respond quickly to IRS levies involving bank accounts or wage garnishments in an effort to pursue timely resolution options.

Every tax situation is different, and we work closely with clients to identify practical strategies based on their specific circumstances.

Our Tax Law Firm Can Help

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Assessing Your Tax Situation

If you are dealing with IRS tax debt, it’s important to understand your current standing and the options that may be available to you. Our firm reviews your financial circumstances, filing history, and IRS account status to help identify potential resolution strategies tailored to your situation.

We can help you:

· Understand the tax laws relevant to your case

· Review your rights and available IRS protections

· Explore eligibility for tax relief and repayment options

· Evaluate potential risks, including liens, levies, and collection actions

Whether you have unfiled tax returns, growing penalties, or ongoing IRS collection activity, we provide guidance to help you make informed decisions moving forward.

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  • Flexible Payment Options Available

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Defending Your Case

IRS collection actions can move quickly, making it important to respond as early as possible. Our law firm works with individuals and businesses to address IRS matters and help protect their financial stability throughout the process.

We can assist with:

· Addressing IRS liens and levies

· Responding to wage garnishments and bank levies

· Representation during IRS audits and appeals

· Communicating directly with the IRS on your behalf

If you are facing IRS collection activity, timely action may help improve your available options. Our team works to help stabilize your situation and guide you through the resolution process.

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Resolving Your Tax Matter

After reviewing and addressing immediate IRS concerns, we focus on developing a long-term resolution strategy based on your financial situation and eligibility under current tax laws.

Potential resolution options may include:

· Offer in Compromise applications for qualified taxpayers

· Currently Not Collectible status in cases of financial hardship

· Installment agreements with structured monthly payments

· Penalty relief requests when supported by IRS guidelines

· Representation before the U.S. Tax Court when necessary

Our firm works to help clients pursue practical, compliant solutions designed to reduce stress and create a clearer path forward.

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Can You Reduce Your IRS Tax Burden?

Put 37+ Years of Federal & State Tax Expertise to Work for You

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John Sterbick

Attorney At Law

Education:

  • J.D. -Seattle University School of Law

  • B.A. - Gonzaga University

Bar Admissions & Memberships:

  • Washington State Bar Association

  • United States Tax Court

  • United States District Court

  • Washington State Superior Court

  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

My Grandfather, Joseph B. Lee, was an accountant and my mentor. I learned a great deal about the IRS from him at an early age. Both my father and my sister were also attorneys in Tacoma, Washington.

I studied Federal Tax Law at Seattle University School of Law in 1985. Upon graduation in 1988, I started my practice at Sterbick, Abel, & Sterbick.

Through my tax practice, I learned that many tax debts can be discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy or paid through Chapter 13. I began practicing bankruptcy law in 2009. My firm has discharged literally millions of dollars of IRS debt for my clients, earning a reputation for excellence in tax resolution.

Tax issues we can help you with include:

  • IRS Summons

  • IRS Seizures

  • Innocent Spouse Relief

  • Audit Representation

  • IRS Appeals

  • Bank Levy

  • Tax Liens

  • IRS Delinquent Tax Filings

  • Wage Garnishment

  • Installment Agreement

  • Penalty Abatement

  • Payroll Tax Problems

  • Business Planning

  • Offer in Compromise

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Avoid Criminal Prosecution

Tax issues can escalate into criminal investigations if handled incorrectly. With over 37 years of experience in Federal and Washington State tax law, we provide the defensive shield you need. We handle all direct communication with the IRS and Department of Revenue to ensure your rights are protected and your exposure is minimized.

Stop Wage Garnishments & Seizures

IRS enforcement moves fast, but we move faster. When a levy or garnishment threatens your livelihood, our firm acts immediately to secure a release. We work to stop the seizure of your bank accounts and paychecks, giving you the breathing room needed to resolve the underlying debt without losing your home or savings.

Negotiate Settlements & Liens

The goal is always a clear path forward. We specialize in complex negotiations, including Offers in Compromise to settle debt for less than you owe and Lien Subordinations to protect your real estate assets. Whether it’s an installment agreement or penalty abatement, we secure the most favorable outcome allowed by law.

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  • An Affordable Legal Solution For Your Journey To Financial Recovery

  • A Stress Free Direct Relationship With Your Attorney

  • A Clear Path Forward After Resolving Your Tax Issues

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A Compassionate Approach

Our goal is to alleviate your financial burden while protecting your legal rights every step of the way. You can rely on our experience and dedication to guide you through this challenging process with confidence and peace of mind.

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Tacoma, WA 98405

We are a debt relief agency. We are attorneys who help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code.

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