I was drowning in tax debt and honestly terrified of the IRS, but Joe came in like a seasoned veteran and handled it. From our first phone call he spoke in clear, reassuring language, explaining every step so I never felt lost or embarrassed. [...] In the end Joe reduced what I owed to a fraction of the original amount, and set up a payment plan I can actually afford, [...] I cannot recommend him highly enough.
BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating
IRS Wage Garnishment Help
A levy notice has a deadline. Call before it runs out: (833) 442-9877.
- Free consultation
- Your options before you pay
- Offices in seven cities
Business Wealth & Tax Partners
Tax resolution, Nashville and nationwide
4.98 from 62 BBB reviews
Client reviews
What clients say on the BBB
From the company's BBB profile: 62 reviews, 4.98 of 5, as of Oct 30, 2026.
Dealing with the IRS after five years of unfiled tax returns and [...] in back taxes was terrifying. [...] They were super clear, acted fast, and managed to get my penalties reduced [...] Thanks to them, I'm finally back on track.
Me and my husband were desperate for answers an we are so beyond thankful for this team [...] they not only answered all of our questions and took the stress away but handled all of our debt with the IRS.
We had a tax issue and they handled it. Our balance was reduced by $20,000, couldn’t be more thankful for [...] and his team.
[...] He saved me thousands, was a great communicator and didn't drag this nightmare on and on.
CasesIRS tax debt, audits and unfiled returns
Office3200 West End Ave., Nashville
Also inBozeman, Charlotte, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix
AccreditedBBB Accredited Business, A+ rating
After the notice
What happens next
Read the notice
A final notice of intent to levy gives you 30 days to ask for a hearing. We check the date with you.
Contact the IRS
We call the IRS for you and ask for a release or a hold where the rules allow it.
Fix the cause
A payment plan, an offer or currently not collectible status, so the levy does not come back.
The first conversation
What the first conversation looks like
You bring the IRS letters, or read them out on the phone from anywhere in the country. We listen first, then ask what we need to know.
We go through what the IRS claims, what you earn and which deadline runs, in plain words.
You leave knowing your options, or with an honest answer that we are not the right fit.
Collection
Wage garnishments we work on
Wage levy
The IRS takes part of every paycheck until the levy is released.
Final notice
A final notice of intent to levy gives you 30 days to ask for a hearing.
Self-employed income
Levies on payments from clients and on 1099 income.
Business owners
Levies over payroll tax debt.
Free consultation
Do not wait for the next paycheck.
Call us with the notice in hand. We tell you which deadline runs.
Call (833) 442-9877The founders
Joseph Durnez and Elizabeth Brown
Joseph Durnez
Founder
Joseph founded Business Wealth & Tax Partners in 2020. Clients on the BBB describe the first call the same way: he explains every step in plain words, then works out what the IRS could accept and a payment plan that holds.
- Founded the company in 2020
- Explains the options before you pay
- IRS debt, unfiled returns, payment plans and offers
- Nashville, West End Avenue
Elizabeth Brown
Founder
Elizabeth is the second founder. She handles the contact with the IRS for clients, from a penalty request to the calls with an examiner, so the client is not the one on the line.
- Co-founder of the company
- Talks to the IRS on clients' behalf
- Penalties, levies and audits
- Nashville and nationwide by phone
Questions
Common questions about wage garnishment
How much of my paycheck can the IRS take?
An IRS wage levy leaves you an exempt amount based on your filing status and dependents. The rest goes to the IRS until the levy is released.
Can a wage levy be released?
In some cases, yes: for example when a payment plan is in place or when the levy causes economic hardship. We ask for the release where the rules allow it.
What is the 30-day deadline?
A final notice of intent to levy gives you 30 days to request a Collection Due Process hearing. A timely request generally pauses the levy while the hearing is pending.
What does the consultation cost?
The first consultation is free. Call (833) 442-9877 and tell us what the IRS sent you.
Free consultation
Hand us the IRS letters.
Call for a free consultation. We go through your notices with you and tell you what comes next.
Business Wealth & Tax Partners
Tax resolution, Nashville and nationwide
4.98 from 62 BBB reviews