Resolved: $350,000 Liability for a Staffing Company Published September 16, 2026

Tax Guard successfully abated $350K in IRS civil penalties for a Western staffing company. The business was assessed with a civil penalty after employee turnover resulted in confusion and missed W-2 filings. Prior to Tax Guard’s involvement, a federal tax lien was filed. Tax Guard moved quickly to initiate the appeals process and expedite the matter, working with an appeals officer to resolve the issue.

Megan Harless, an Associate with Tax Guard:

• Prevented the IRS from levying bank accounts and receivables,
• Negotiated the release of the federal tax lien, and
• Successfully obtained abatement of the $350,000 civil penalty, so there was no need for an installment agreement.

“I had another Power of Attorney before Megan, but they really weren’t getting anywhere with the IRS,” said the business owner.

“Megan was persistent and did a great job handling the hearing. She was able to overcome the appeals officer’s objections and stayed on top of everything throughout the process. I was hoping we could get some of the penalties removed, but I was absolutely thrilled when she got all $350,000 abated. And the fact that we didn’t even need an installment agreement was the best possible outcome.”