Bill Fritton: Vienna VA's Back Tax Resolution Expert

Key Takeaways

Bill Fritton is an Enrolled Agent (EA) with an MBA, federally licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS at every level: audits, collections, and appeals.
Back Tax Expert Inc. in Vienna, VA provides hands-on, local tax resolution, not the call-center model used by national TV-advertised firms.
Specialties include offers in compromise, installment agreements, tax lien removal, wage garnishment release, audit defense, and penalty abatement.
Virginia and DC metro expertise means Fritton understands multi-state filing, security clearance implications, and Virginia Department of Taxation rules.
Decades of experience negotiating directly with the IRS translates to realistic expectations and proven strategies for resolving back tax debt.

Who Is Bill Fritton?
The Enrolled Agent Advantage
Services Offered by Back Tax Expert Inc.
Why Virginia Taxpayers Need Local Expertise
The Back Tax Resolution Process
How Bill Fritton Differs from National Tax Relief Firms
Virginia-Specific Tax Challenges
How to Find the Right Tax Resolution Expert
Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is Bill Fritton?

Bill Fritton is the founder of Virginia IRS debt resolution specialist in Vienna, Virginia. He holds two credentials that set him apart in the tax resolution field: an Enrolled Agent (EA) license from the U.S. Treasury Department and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

These aren't decorative letters. The EA credential means Fritton has passed the IRS's rigorous Special Enrollment Examination, a three-part test covering individual taxation, business taxation, and representation practice. He maintains this license through ongoing continuing education every year. The MBA adds a layer of financial and business acumen that matters when analyzing a taxpayer's full financial picture, especially for business owners facing payroll tax issues or self-employment tax debt.

Fritton has spent decades working directly with the IRS on behalf of taxpayers who owe back taxes, face audits, or need liens and levies released. His practice covers the full spectrum of IRS collections issues, from straightforward installment agreements to complex offers in compromise.

His office in Vienna, VA places him in the heart of Northern Virginia's DC metro corridor. This location isn't accidental. NoVA is home to hundreds of thousands of federal employees, government contractors, and military personnel, all of whom face unique tax situations that generic, out-of-state tax firms don't understand.

Professional Background at a Glance

Bill Fritton brings a combination of credentials and hands-on experience that most tax resolution professionals simply cannot match:

Enrolled Agent (EA): Federally licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department with unlimited practice rights before the IRS. This means Fritton can represent you in audits, collections hearings, appeals conferences, and negotiations with the IRS Automated Collection System.
MBA: Advanced business degree providing deep financial analysis skills, critical for evaluating your ability to pay and structuring the best possible resolution.
Decades of practice: Not a newcomer testing the waters. Fritton has negotiated with the IRS across multiple economic cycles, tax code changes, and IRS policy shifts.
Local practitioner: Based in Vienna, VA, serving Northern Virginia, the DC metro area, and clients nationwide for federal tax matters.

What Drives the Practice

Back Tax Expert Inc. was founded on a straightforward principle: taxpayers deserve honest, competent representation without the inflated promises and hidden fees that plague the tax resolution industry. Fritton has watched national firms spend millions on TV advertising, promising to settle tax debts for "pennies on the dollar," then delivering poor results after charging steep upfront fees.

His approach is the opposite. Evaluate the situation honestly. Tell the client what's realistic. Execute the best available strategy. That model only works when you actually know what you're doing, which is where the EA credential and decades of experience come in.

The Enrolled Agent Advantage

Most taxpayers facing IRS problems don't know who to call. They search for "tax help" and get flooded with ads from national firms, local CPAs, and attorneys who may or may not have any IRS representation experience. Understanding the Enrolled Agent credential helps you make a smarter choice.

What Is an Enrolled Agent?

An Enrolled Agent is the only tax professional credentialed directly by the federal government. The IRS grants EA status to individuals who either pass the three-part Special Enrollment Examination or have sufficient experience as former IRS employees. EAs must complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years and pass a background check.

The key distinction: EAs have unlimited practice rights before the IRS. This means an EA can represent any taxpayer, on any tax matter, before any IRS office. CPAs and attorneys have the same rights, but their training may not focus on tax resolution. Many CPAs specialize in preparation, not representation. Many attorneys focus on litigation, not IRS negotiation.

Why EAs Excel at Tax Resolution

Tax resolution is a specialty. Filing a tax return and negotiating with the IRS Collections Division are fundamentally different skills. Here's why the EA credential matters for back tax problems:

Deep IRS knowledge. The Special Enrollment Examination tests exactly the areas that matter in tax resolution: individual tax computation, business tax obligations, and the rules governing IRS representation (Circular 230). EAs know the Internal Revenue Manual, the Collection Financial Standards, and the specific forms and procedures for every resolution option.

Focused practice. While CPAs split their time between auditing, bookkeeping, consulting, and tax preparation, many EAs focus exclusively on tax matters. Bill Fritton's practice is dedicated to tax resolution, meaning he handles these cases every day, not as an occasional sideline.

IRS respect. IRS employees know what the EA credential represents. When an EA contacts the IRS on your behalf, the revenue officer or collections agent knows they're dealing with someone who understands the rules, the deadlines, and the options. This changes the dynamic of the negotiation.

Cost effectiveness. EAs typically charge less than tax attorneys for comparable representation. The hourly rates for tax attorneys in the DC metro area can run $400 to $700 or more. EAs offer the same IRS representation rights at a more accessible price point, which matters when you're already dealing with a financial burden.

EA vs. CPA vs. Tax Attorney

Choosing the right professional depends on your specific situation:

Credential	Best For	IRS Practice Rights	Typical Focus
Enrolled Agent (EA)	IRS debt resolution, collections, audits	Unlimited	Tax exclusively
CPA	Tax preparation, financial statements, business advisory	Unlimited (but may not specialize in resolution)	Broader financial services
Tax Attorney	Tax Court litigation, criminal tax issues, complex legal disputes	Unlimited	Legal strategy and litigation

For most Virginia taxpayers facing back tax debt, an experienced Enrolled Agent is the right choice. If your case involves potential criminal charges (tax fraud, evasion) or you need to petition the U.S. Tax Court, a tax attorney becomes necessary. For straightforward tax preparation, a CPA works well.

Bill Fritton's practice handles the cases that fall squarely in the EA sweet spot: IRS debt resolution, offers in compromise, installment agreements, lien removal, levy release, audit defense, and penalty abatement.

Services Offered by Back Tax Expert Inc.

Back Tax Expert Inc. provides comprehensive tax resolution services. Here's what each service involves and when it applies.

Offers in Compromise (OIC)

An Offer in Compromise allows you to settle your IRS debt for less than the full amount owed. The IRS evaluates your income, expenses, assets, and future earning potential to determine your "reasonable collection potential." If your offer meets or exceeds that amount, the IRS may accept it.

This is the program behind those "pennies on the dollar" TV ads. The reality is more nuanced. The IRS accepts roughly 30-40% of OIC applications. Success depends on accurate financial documentation, proper form preparation (Form 656, Form 433-A OIC), and a realistic offer amount. Fritton's experience with the OIC process means he can evaluate your eligibility before you waste time and the $205 application fee on a doomed submission.

Installment Agreements

When you can't pay your full tax debt but don't qualify for an OIC, an installment agreement lets you pay over time. Options range from simple streamlined agreements (for debts under $50,000) to more complex partial-pay installment agreements where the IRS accepts monthly payments that won't fully satisfy the debt before the collection statute expires.

Fritton structures these agreements to minimize your monthly burden while keeping the IRS satisfied. The goal: a payment you can actually maintain without defaulting, which would restart collection actions.

Tax Lien Removal

An IRS tax lien attaches to everything you own: your home, your car, your bank accounts, your future assets. It destroys your credit score and can block you from selling property or refinancing your mortgage.

Fritton handles lien discharge (removing the lien from specific property), lien subordination (allowing other creditors priority), lien withdrawal (removing the public notice entirely), and lien release after the underlying debt is resolved. Each requires different forms, different IRS offices, and different strategies. Virginia has its own state tax lien rules that add another layer of complexity.

Wage Garnishment Release

When the IRS issues a wage levy, your employer must send a portion of every paycheck directly to the IRS. Unlike creditor garnishments, IRS levies can take significantly more of your income, leaving you with only a small exempt amount based on your filing status and dependents.

Stopping an IRS wage garnishment requires fast action. Fritton contacts the IRS to request levy release, typically by demonstrating financial hardship or by establishing an alternative payment arrangement. Virginia also has its own garnishment rules under Va. Code 34-29, limiting garnishments to 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 40 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.

Bank Levy Release

An IRS bank levy freezes your bank account for 21 days, then sends the funds to the IRS. Unlike a wage garnishment that takes ongoing payments, a bank levy seizes everything in the account at the time of the levy (up to the amount owed).

The 21-day window is critical. Fritton works within this period to negotiate a release before the bank sends your money to the IRS. After the 21 days, recovery becomes much more difficult.

Audit Defense

An IRS audit doesn't always mean you owe more tax, but handling it wrong almost guarantees a bad outcome. Whether you're facing a correspondence audit (by mail), an office audit (at an IRS location), or a field audit (an agent visits your home or business), professional representation changes the result.

Fritton represents taxpayers through the entire audit process: responding to the initial notice, preparing documentation, attending conferences with IRS examiners, and appealing unfavorable results. His audit survival guide covers what Virginia taxpayers need to know.

Penalty Abatement

The IRS adds penalties for late filing, late payment, and accuracy issues. These penalties compound over time and can add 25% or more to your original tax debt. Penalty abatement removes or reduces these penalties when you have reasonable cause.

Common reasonable cause arguments include serious illness, natural disasters, reliance on professional advice, and IRS errors. Fritton also pursues First Time Penalty Abatement, an administrative waiver available to taxpayers with a clean compliance history.

Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status

When you genuinely can't pay anything, Currently Not Collectible status tells the IRS to stop all collection actions. The debt doesn't disappear: it remains on the books and continues to accrue interest. But the IRS stops levies, garnishments, and threatening notices.

CNC status buys time. During the pause, taxpayers can recover financially, and the 10-year collection statute continues to run. In some cases, the debt expires before the taxpayer's financial situation improves enough to pay.

Why Virginia Taxpayers Need Local Expertise

Tax resolution isn't one-size-fits-all. Where you live affects your options, your costs, and your strategy. Virginia taxpayers face specific challenges that out-of-state firms routinely miss.

The Virginia Department of Taxation

Virginia's tax collection agency is the Department of Taxation (not "Department of Revenue," a common mistake by out-of-state firms that immediately signals unfamiliarity with the state). The Virginia Department of Taxation has its own collection procedures, its own forms, and its own negotiation protocols.

Key Virginia-specific rules that affect your resolution strategy:

Extended collection statute. Under Va. Code 58.1-1802.1, Virginia has 7 years to collect state tax debts assessed on or after July 1, 2016 (extendable to 10 years via court action), or up to 20 years for older assessments. The IRS has 10 years for federal debts. For pre-2016 assessments, your Virginia state tax debt can outlast your federal debt by a decade. Any resolution plan must account for both timelines.

Virginia's own OIC program. Virginia has its own Offer in Compromise program through the Department of Taxation, with specific eligibility requirements and forms that differ from the federal process. Navigating Virginia's OIC requires knowledge of how the state evaluates applications under its own criteria. An out-of-state firm promising to "settle your Virginia tax debt for pennies on the dollar" likely doesn't understand the differences between the federal and Virginia OIC programs.

Homestead exemption. Virginia's homestead exemption protects $25,000 of equity in your home (plus $500 per dependent) from creditors, including the state tax authority (Va. Code 34-4). This protection matters when calculating what the state can actually seize.

Northern Virginia: Federal Employment and Security Clearances

NoVA is unlike the rest of Virginia. The region's economy revolves around the federal government, defense contractors, and technology firms that serve government clients. This creates a unique tax resolution landscape.

Security clearances. Unresolved tax debt can trigger a security clearance review or denial. For the hundreds of thousands of NoVA residents who depend on clearances for their livelihood, a tax lien isn't just a credit problem: it's a career threat. Fritton understands the intersection of tax debt and security clearances and structures resolutions that address both the IRS problem and the clearance implications.

Federal employee pay. GS pay scales, locality adjustments, TSP contributions, and FEHB deductions all affect the IRS's calculation of your ability to pay. A practitioner who doesn't understand federal compensation structures may miscalculate your Collection Information Statement (Form 433-A), leading to a rejected offer or an installment agreement you can't afford.

Dual-state filing. Many NoVA residents live in Virginia but work in DC or Maryland. This creates multi-state tax obligations that compound the complexity of any resolution. Fritton handles the Virginia, DC, and Maryland dimensions of multi-state tax problems.

Hampton Roads: Military and SCRA Protections

Virginia's Hampton Roads region is home to the world's largest naval base and multiple military installations. Active-duty service members have special protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), including:

Interest rate caps on pre-service tax debts
Protections against certain collection actions during deployment
Special rules for residency and state tax obligations during PCS moves

These protections are powerful but only help if your tax representative knows they exist and invokes them properly.

High Cost of Living

Northern Virginia consistently ranks among the most expensive metro areas in the country. Housing costs, commuting expenses, and childcare in the DC metro area significantly exceed national averages. This matters for tax resolution because the IRS uses Collection Financial Standards to evaluate your expenses. A skilled practitioner ensures the IRS accounts for your actual cost of living, not a national average that underestimates your real expenses.

The Back Tax Resolution Process

Working with Bill Fritton follows a structured process. Here's what to expect from initial consultation to final resolution.

Step 1: Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation

The process starts with a thorough review of your tax situation. Fritton examines your IRS account transcripts, identifies all outstanding liabilities, and assesses the current status of collections (liens filed, levies pending, garnishments active).

This initial review answers the critical questions: How much do you owe? Which years are involved? What collection actions are in progress? Is the collection statute close to expiring? Are there unfiled returns that must be addressed first?

Many taxpayers don't have complete information about their own tax debt. The IRS may have filed Substitute for Return (SFR) assessments for unfiled years, creating tax liabilities the taxpayer didn't know existed. Fritton pulls your complete IRS records to build an accurate picture.

Step 2: Financial Analysis

Every resolution option depends on your financial picture. Fritton prepares a detailed financial analysis using the same criteria the IRS will apply: your income, your allowable expenses (based on IRS Collection Financial Standards and local cost-of-living data), your assets, and your future earning potential.

This analysis determines which resolution options are realistic. If your reasonable collection potential is $5,000 but you owe $50,000, an Offer in Compromise may work. If you can afford $500 per month, an installment agreement may be the right path. If you can't afford anything, Currently Not Collectible status protects you while you recover.

Honest financial analysis is where experienced practitioners earn their value. Overstating your ability to pay leads to an installment agreement you'll default on. Understating it leads to a rejected offer and wasted time. Getting it right requires knowing exactly how the IRS evaluates these numbers.

Step 3: Strategy Development

Based on your tax situation and financial analysis, Fritton recommends a resolution strategy. This isn't always a single option. Complex cases may involve multiple steps: file unfiled returns first, request penalty abatement, then pursue an installment agreement or OIC.

The strategy also addresses any immediate threats. If the IRS is about to levy your bank account or garnish your wages, the first priority is stopping that action. Then the longer-term resolution can proceed without the pressure of ongoing seizures.

Step 4: IRS Negotiation and Submission

Fritton handles all communication with the IRS. He submits the necessary forms, responds to IRS requests for additional information, and negotiates with revenue officers or the Automated Collection System. You don't have to speak with the IRS directly.

For Offers in Compromise, this means preparing Form 656 and Form 433-A (OIC) with supporting documentation, submitting the initial payment, and managing the process through the IRS's review timeline (which can take 6-12 months). For installment agreements, the process is typically faster: weeks rather than months.

Step 5: Resolution and Compliance

Once the IRS accepts your resolution, Fritton ensures you understand the terms and compliance requirements. An accepted OIC, for example, requires you to file all returns and pay all taxes on time for five years. Defaulting on these terms reinstates the original debt.

This final step also addresses state tax issues. If you owe the Virginia Department of Taxation, Fritton negotiates a parallel resolution to clear both federal and state liabilities.

How Bill Fritton Differs from National Tax Relief Firms

The tax resolution industry has a reputation problem. National firms with massive TV advertising budgets have drawn thousands of complaints for overcharging, underdelivering, and using high-pressure sales tactics. Understanding the difference between that model and a local practitioner like Fritton helps you avoid costly mistakes.

The National Firm Model

Here's how most nationally advertised tax relief companies operate:

Heavy advertising. They spend millions on TV, radio, and internet ads. Those costs get passed to you through inflated fees.
Sales-first intake. Your first call goes to a salesperson, not a tax professional. Their job is to close you, not evaluate your case.
Upfront fees. You pay thousands before any work begins. Typical fees range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more, often collected before anyone reviews your tax transcripts.
Junior staff execution. Your case goes to an entry-level employee you never chose and may never speak with. High turnover means your case gets reassigned repeatedly.
Cookie-cutter approach. Every case gets the same treatment regardless of individual circumstances. Complex cases get simplified to fit the assembly line.

The result: the FTC has shut down multiple national tax relief firms for deceptive practices. State attorneys general have filed suits. The BBB is filled with complaints.

The Local Expert Model

Bill Fritton's approach is structurally different:

You work with Bill Fritton. Not a salesperson, not a junior associate, not a rotating cast of employees. The person who evaluates your case is the person who handles it.

Honest evaluation first. Fritton reviews your situation before discussing fees. If your case doesn't warrant professional help (some issues can be resolved with a phone call to the IRS), he'll tell you.

Reputation-based practice. Fritton lives and works in the community he serves. His referrals come from satisfied clients, local attorneys, and CPAs who know his work. A national firm's reputation is built on advertising volume, not client outcomes.

Appropriate fees. Without the overhead of national advertising campaigns, multi-city office leases, and large sales teams, local practitioners charge fees that reflect the actual work involved.

Accountability. If something goes wrong, you know exactly where to find your tax professional. Try that with a company headquartered 2,000 miles away.

How to Spot a Legitimate Tax Relief Expert

Before hiring anyone for tax resolution, verify these basics:

Active EA, CPA, or attorney license. Check the IRS Return Preparer Office directory for EAs, your state board for CPAs, and bar records for attorneys.
No guaranteed outcomes. Anyone promising a specific result before reviewing your case is lying. The IRS decides whether to accept offers, not your representative.
Transparent fee structure. You should know what you'll pay and what it covers before signing anything.
BBB record. Check the Better Business Bureau for complaints and resolution patterns.
Direct access. You should be able to speak with the person handling your case, not just a customer service line.

Bill Fritton meets all these criteria. His EA license is active and verifiable. His fees are transparent. He handles cases personally. And his local reputation is built on decades of results, not advertising spend.

Virginia-Specific Tax Challenges

Virginia taxpayers face a unique combination of state tax rules and regional economic factors that affect tax resolution strategies.

Virginia Department of Taxation Collections

The Virginia Department of Taxation can file state tax liens, garnish wages, and levy bank accounts independently of the IRS. Key differences from federal collections:

Longer collection period. Virginia's collection statute (Va. Code 58.1-1802.1) is 7 years for post-July 2016 assessments (extendable to 10 via court action), or up to 20 years for older ones. For pre-2016 debts, the state has twice as long as the IRS to collect. Running out the clock, a sometimes-viable federal strategy, rarely works for Virginia state tax debt.

Different settlement program. The IRS has its Offer in Compromise program with Form 656 and the RCP formula. Virginia has its own OIC program through the Department of Taxation, with different eligibility requirements and forms. Success depends on knowing Virginia's specific criteria, who to contact, what information to provide, and how to frame the request.

Administrative wage garnishment. Virginia can garnish your wages without a court order for tax debts. Under Va. Code 34-29, the state can take up to 25% of your disposable earnings or the amount by which your weekly disposable earnings exceed 40 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.

Multi-State Filing Complications

The DC metro area creates constant multi-state tax issues. Virginia residents who work in DC or Maryland, Maryland residents who work in Virginia, and military members stationed in Virginia but domiciled elsewhere all face overlapping tax obligations.

Reciprocity agreements between Virginia, DC, and Maryland simplify some situations but create confusion in others. When tax debts arise in multiple jurisdictions, the resolution must address each one. Settling with the IRS while ignoring a Virginia or DC tax liability leaves the problem half-solved.

Federal Employees and Contractors

Northern Virginia's federal workforce creates specific tax scenarios:

TSP distributions: Early withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan trigger penalties and create unexpected tax liabilities.
Locality pay adjustments: Higher pay in the DC metro area means higher tax obligations.
Furloughs and shutdowns: Government shutdowns create income disruptions that lead to underpayment of estimated taxes.
Contractor transitions: Moving from federal employment to contracting changes your tax obligations dramatically, especially regarding self-employment tax.

The Security Clearance Factor

For a deeper look at how tax debt affects security clearances in the DC metro area, see our dedicated guide on security clearance and tax debt in Virginia. The short version: unresolved tax debt is a financial red flag that can trigger clearance review, revocation, or denial under SEAD 4 guidelines. Resolving the debt through proper channels, with documentation of the resolution, is critical for maintaining clearance eligibility.

How to Find the Right Tax Resolution Expert

Choosing a tax resolution professional is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make when facing IRS problems. Here's a practical framework for evaluating your options.

Credentials Matter

Start with credentials. For IRS tax resolution, your representative should be one of the following:

Enrolled Agent (EA): Best for most tax debt situations. Federally licensed, tax-focused, cost-effective.
CPA: Appropriate if your tax issue also involves complex accounting or financial statement work.
Tax Attorney: Necessary for Tax Court cases, criminal tax matters, or situations requiring legal privilege.

Avoid anyone who doesn't hold one of these three credentials. Unlicensed "tax consultants" cannot represent you before the IRS and may not understand the technical rules governing your resolution options.

Experience in Tax Resolution Specifically

A CPA who has spent 30 years doing tax preparation may have zero experience negotiating with IRS Collections. Ask specifically: How many OICs have you submitted? How many installment agreements? Have you dealt with the Virginia Department of Taxation on collection matters?

Bill Fritton's practice focuses on tax resolution. It's not a sideline or a new service offering. It's what he does every day, and has for decades.

Local Knowledge

Tax resolution has local dimensions that national firms miss. The IRS's Collection Financial Standards vary by county. Virginia's tax rules differ from other states. Regional economic factors (cost of living, employment patterns, dominant industries) affect your financial analysis.

A practitioner in Vienna, VA understands that your $2,500 monthly rent in Fairfax County isn't extravagant: it's market rate. An out-of-state reviewer might question it because national averages are lower. That kind of local knowledge can be the difference between an accepted and rejected offer.

Fee Transparency

Legitimate practitioners explain their fees upfront. Be wary of:

Fees quoted before your tax situation is reviewed
"Investigation fees" that are actually just pulling your IRS transcripts (something that takes minutes)
Flat fees that seem too low (the firm may do minimal work) or too high (national firm overhead)
Pressure to pay immediately or lose a "special rate"

Communication Access

You should be able to reach the person handling your case directly. If the firm routes all communication through a customer service center, your case is being processed on an assembly line.

At Back Tax Expert Inc., you work directly with Bill Fritton. When you call, you talk to the person making decisions about your case.

Professional Referrals

Ask local CPAs, financial planners, and attorneys who they refer tax resolution cases to. Professionals who see the results of tax resolution work firsthand know who delivers and who doesn't. Fritton's referral network includes local professionals who trust his work because they've seen the outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Enrolled Agent and why does it matter for tax resolution?

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax practitioner authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Unlike CPAs or attorneys who may specialize in other areas, EAs focus exclusively on taxation. Bill Fritton's EA credential means he has unlimited practice rights before the IRS, including audits, collections, and appeals. The EA exam tests specifically on the areas most relevant to tax resolution: individual and business taxation, representation rules, and IRS procedures.

What types of IRS problems does Bill Fritton handle?

Bill Fritton handles the full range of IRS debt resolution: offers in compromise, installment agreements, tax lien removal, wage garnishment release, bank levy release, audit defense, penalty abatement, currently not collectible status, and unfiled tax return preparation. He works with Virginia residents, DC metro taxpayers, and clients nationwide on federal tax issues.

Does Back Tax Expert Inc. offer free consultations?

Yes. Back Tax Expert Inc. offers initial consultations to evaluate your tax situation, explain your options, and provide a clear path forward before any fees are charged. This lets you understand what resolution options apply to your specific case without financial commitment. Contact Bill Fritton directly through his back tax expert in Northern Virginia.

Can Bill Fritton help with Virginia state tax problems in addition to IRS issues?

Yes. Bill Fritton handles both federal IRS issues and Virginia Department of Taxation matters. This is important because many Virginia taxpayers owe at both levels, and resolving one without addressing the other leaves you exposed. Virginia has specific collection rules, including an extended collection statute (7 to 20 years depending on assessment date) and its own OIC program with different criteria from the federal process, that require specialized knowledge to navigate.

How is Back Tax Expert Inc. different from the national tax relief companies I see on TV?

National firms spend millions on advertising and pass those costs to you through inflated fees. They assign your case to junior staff you never meet. Bill Fritton personally handles your case from start to finish. He knows the local IRS procedures, understands Virginia-specific tax rules, and his reputation depends on results in his own community, not on running more TV ads. Read more about how local firms compare to national call centers.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Every tax situation is unique. Consult with a qualified tax professional like Bill Fritton, EA, MBA for advice specific to your circumstances. Tax laws and IRS procedures change frequently; information is current as of the publication date.

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