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Stephen K. Galgoczy, Esq.

Stephen K. Galgoczy, Esq. Steve is the founder and President of Fortress Financial Services. Steve has worked in the tax resolution industry, and has been representing taxpayers in collections with both state and federal governments, since 1999. Steve holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington (focus on Finance and Marketing) and attended Seattle University School of Law on an academic scholarship. He graduated cum laude and in the top 25% of his law school class. He holds a license in good standing with the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado and is admitted to practice in United States Tax Court. Steve Galgoczy has never been disciplined by the Colorado Bar Association. Before Fortress, Steve spent four years as the top Associate with two of the largest tax resolution firms in the United States. During his career as a tax resolution professional, Steve has personally handled over 1500 cases involving delinquent taxes and has had significant involvement in well over 2500 such cases. Steve has extensive experience handling some of the most difficult tax collection cases found in the world of tax resolution and is considered by many to be among the best tax resolution professionals in the country. Steve is also considered by many to be among the best in the nation when it comes to training other tax resolution professionals. He has trained a number of professionals who are currently employed by competing firms, including at least one professional who is an owner of a competing firm. Steve has also extensively trained every single Fortress attorney, which typically means more than 500 hours of one on one time with each attorney--and the vast majority of that time is spent working real life cases. While Steve’s primary focus is quality assurance for all Fortress clients, he is available to assist other Fortress attorneys when additional firepower is needed.

IRS Installment Payments

IRS Installment Payments: Can I Avoid Back Tax Penalties

Answer: Depending upon the specifics of your situation, it may be possible to avoid hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in penalties simply by “designating” IRS installment payments applied toward your tax liability.  Keep in mind that payments made in accordance with a formalized installment agreement are not considered voluntary, so you have no right …

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Top 6 IRS Collection Notices

6 IRS Collection Notices You Absolutely Need to Notice

Getting behind on your tax obligations to the IRS is very stressful. Much of that stress stems from IRS collection notices. Not only is a delinquent taxpayer’s mailbox flooded with IRS mail, but that mail almost always contains scary, bolded “PAY NOW” demands, confusing language, and seemingly conflicting numbers. Clients often come to us overwhelmed, …

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IRS tax levy

Notice of Levy: Will the IRS Seize My Assets Because of My Unpaid Taxes?

One of the biggest sources of anxiety for many who have fallen behind with their taxes is whether the IRS or state taxing authority will swoop in, zap their bank accounts, garnish their wages, and seize their home, investment accounts, or other assets.  While this nightmare scenario can and does become a reality for some …

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Business Tax Debt Attorney

I Have a Business Tax Debt: Can a Business Tax Attorney Help?

For many reasons, business tax debts tend to be far more dangerous than individual tax debts. This is primarily because the IRS and state taxing authorities use a completely different playbook when it comes to collecting unpaid taxes from businesses than they do when collecting from individuals.    With individual tax debts, the government is …

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Special Tax Relief Opportunities During Covid-19 Crisis

The IRS and most state taxing authorities have radically altered the way they collect unpaid taxes during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Simply put, this is by far the kindest and gentlest IRS that I’ve seen in my lifetime.  However—and this is a BIG however—things are going to change soon.  For reasons that I will explain, this …

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How much does tax relief services cost?

How Do Tax Relief Firms Charge for Their Services?

A minority of tax relief firms charge an hourly rate.  However, most tax relief firms charge a contingent flat fee meaning that you pay a flat fee provided that you follow instructions, comply with tax laws, provide requested documents, respond within a reasonable time, and so on.  These firms may also offer services at an …

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