How To Protect Your Assets from the IRS With Allan Rolnick

by | Oct 28, 2026 | Podcast

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Allan Rolnick is the Founder and an Accountant at TriState Tax Resolution The Tax Rescue Squad LLC, a New York-based tax consulting firm helping individuals and small business owners resolve IRS and state tax issues. Since starting his practice in 1992, Allan has guided clients through complex tax challenges — including audits, levies, back taxes, wage garnishments, and tax liens — helping them regain financial stability and peace of mind. He is affiliated with leading professional organizations, including the New York State Society of CPAs, the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, Tax Rep Network LLC, the American Society of Certified Tax Coaches, and the National Association of Tax Professionals.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [2:16] Allan Rolnick explains what triggers IRS enforcement, from unpaid taxes to unfiled returns
  • [3:21] How tax levies allow the IRS to take funds and assets
  • [3:54] Wage garnishment through employer withholding after IRS action
  • [8:07] Why should taxpayers seek professional help right away after an IRS notice?

In this episode…

IRS problems often become more serious when taxpayers delay responding. A small notice can become a larger financial burden, especially when penalties, levies, or garnishments start. What should taxpayers do when the IRS starts taking action?

The best first step is to respond promptly and avoid ignoring any IRS notice, no matter the amount owed. Allan Rolnick, a tax resolution expert, explains how IRS enforcement can be triggered by unpaid taxes, errors, or unfiled returns, and why delays often make the situation more expensive. Allan also emphasizes the value of seeking professional help early, understanding taxpayer rights, and negotiating a payment plan or settlement before enforcement escalates. The key takeaway is that proactive communication can help taxpayers regain control before the IRS takes more aggressive action.

In this episode of The Tax Resolution Ninja Show, Allan Rolnick, Founder and Accountant at TriState Tax Resolution The Tax Rescue Squad LLC, discusses IRS enforcement, tax levies, wage garnishment, and taxpayer rights. Allan explains what triggers IRS action, how to respond to notices, and when to seek help. He also touches on escalation timelines, asset seizure threats, and the risks of ignoring the IRS for too long.

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Quotable Moments:

  • “You should not ignore anything… any letter or any notice that you receive from the IRS.”
  • “A tax levy is when they actually take the funds out of your bank account.”
  • “You have to get on the phone with them or hire a professional to do it for you.”
  • “The only thing that will stop a levy is you have to, you have to show hardship.”
  • “No, you don’t, you don’t, you don’t want to ever be in that position.”

Action Steps:

  1. Respond to every IRS notice promptly: Ignoring a letter or notice can cause the problem to escalate and become more expensive.
  2. Address even small tax balances right away: Taking care of minor amounts early helps prevent larger enforcement issues later.
  3. Understand what a tax levy means: Knowing that the IRS can take funds from bank or brokerage accounts helps taxpayers act before assets are seized.
  4. Seek professional help early: A licensed representative can help negotiate with the IRS and work toward stopping levies or garnishments.
  5. Know and use your taxpayer rights: Understanding your right to representation and fair treatment can help you navigate IRS enforcement more effectively.

Sponsor for this episode…

This episode is brought to you by TriState Tax Resolution The Tax Rescue Squad LLC, a tax resolution firm dedicated to helping individuals and small business owners overcome IRS problems and regain financial peace of mind.

Founded by tax professional Allan Rolnick, TriState Tax Resolution The Tax Rescue Squad LLC works with people facing complex tax challenges, including back taxes, IRS audits, wage garnishments, bank levies, and tax liens. Their mission is simple: to guide taxpayers through the often confusing IRS process and help them resolve their tax debt in the most effective way possible.

If you’re dealing with back taxes or IRS notices, you don’t have to handle it alone. Their team represents you directly with the IRS, giving you a clear path forward so you can get your financial life back on track.

To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit www.tristatetaxresolution.com or call 718-841-7317.

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