IRS Help & Tax Resolution in Illinois
Received an IRS notice? Facing an audit? Don't panic. Federal Direct Tax & Business Services provides expert IRS representation for taxpayers across Illinois. As an Enrolled Agent, Jerald D'Souza is authorized to represent you before the IRS.
What We Offer
Our Services
IRS Audit Representation
We represent you before the IRS during correspondence, office, and field audits. You don't have to face the IRS alone.
Tax Notice Resolution
CP2000, CP504, CP14, and other IRS notices — we decode them, respond on your behalf, and resolve the issue.
Penalty Abatement
Request removal of IRS penalties due to reasonable cause, first-time abatement, or statutory exceptions.
Installment Agreements
Negotiate affordable monthly payment plans with the IRS when you can't pay your full tax liability at once.
Offer in Compromise
When you qualify, we can negotiate to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed.
Wage Garnishment & Levy Release
Urgent intervention to stop or release IRS wage garnishments, bank levies, and property seizures.
Unfiled Tax Returns
We help you get compliant by preparing and filing back tax returns, often reducing penalties in the process.
Innocent Spouse Relief
If your spouse or ex-spouse caused a tax problem, you may qualify for relief from joint liability.
State Tax Issues
Illinois Department of Revenue notices, audits, and collections handled with the same expertise.
Trusted Expertise
Why Choose Federal Direct
Jerald D'Souza is an IRS Enrolled Agent — a federally-licensed tax practitioner authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Serving Taxpayers Across Illinois
An IRS problem doesn't wait, and you shouldn't have to travel far to get expert help resolving it. As an IRS Enrolled Agent, Jerald D'Souza is federally authorized to represent taxpayers in all 50 states — which means Federal Direct can help individuals and businesses anywhere in Illinois, from Des Plaines and Chicago to Marengo and the surrounding areas. We also handle Illinois Department of Revenue notices, audits, and collections with the same expertise we bring to federal IRS matters.
Most of our IRS resolution work can be handled remotely through our secure portal, so you can get authoritative representation no matter where in Illinois you're located.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you represent me for both IRS and Illinois state tax issues?
Yes. We handle federal IRS matters and Illinois Department of Revenue notices, audits, and collection issues.
What is Innocent Spouse Relief, and might I qualify?
If your spouse or former spouse created a tax problem on a jointly filed return, Innocent Spouse Relief can free you from responsibility for that liability in certain cases. We review whether you qualify and, if so, prepare the request.
I have several years of unfiled returns. Is it too late?
It's not too late, and getting compliant is almost always better than waiting. We prepare and file back returns — a process that often reduces penalties and stops the situation from getting worse.
How quickly can you help with an urgent IRS deadline?
Time-sensitive cases get priority scheduling. If you have a looming IRS deadline, contact us immediately so we can step in before it passes.
Do I have to meet in person for IRS help?
No. Most Illinois IRS resolution cases are handled remotely through secure document exchange, so you get expert representation without traveling.