For nearly two decades, Bernice Hassan & Associates, CPA has helped more than 7,246 individuals and self-employed professionals — real estate agents, 1099 earners, nurses, and trucking owners — reduce overwhelming IRS payments from $1,000–$4,000/month down to as low as $20–$350/month.
We tackle urgent IRS and state tax problems with a proven, CPA-led process supported by experienced Enrolled Agents.
Welcome to a dedicated tax resolution practice built to help you navigate IRS and State challenges, resolve your tax issues, and move forward with confidence.
Results depend on individual circumstances, including income, assets and filing history. Prior outcomes do not guarantee similar results in your case. Full disclosures.
Takes 30 seconds. A CPA will call you within 1 business day.
We work with the IRS on your behalf to pursue the best resolution available for your situation—helping you address overwhelming tax debt and move forward with confidence.
Typical IRS installment payment for clients who come to us struggling with back taxes and penalties.
Average reduced payment plan we negotiate — through Offers in Compromise, Currently Not Collectible status, and Partial Pay Installment Agreements.
Every case is handled by our in-house team in Maryland. No outsourcing, no sales reps.
Settle your IRS debt for a fraction of what you owe when you qualify.
Affordable monthly plans — including Partial Pay options that let part of your debt expire.
Eliminate penalties that have ballooned your balance — often 25% or more of what you owe.
Pause IRS collection entirely while you rebuild — no wage garnishments, no bank levies.
Years of unfiled returns? We prepare and file them accurately — the foundation of every resolution.
Stop wage garnishments and bank levies — often within days of engaging us.
1099 income is unforgiving. A few bad quarters of missed estimated taxes can create years of IRS pressure. We've spent nearly two decades helping people in exactly this position.
Commission-based income, unpaid estimated taxes, 1099-MISC chaos.
Owner-operators with back payroll taxes, fuel deductions gone wrong.
Multi-state income, stipend confusion, surprise tax bills.
Freelancers, consultants, gig workers with years of unfiled returns.
No call center, no sales reps. These are the CPAs, Enrolled Agents and specialists you'll actually talk to.
"Every case starts with your IRS transcripts, not guesswork. I map out what the IRS has on file, which years are still collectible, and which program actually fits — then we build your plan around that."
"I go through your finances line by line. The IRS sets what you can pay from those numbers, so getting them right is how we reach an agreement you can actually live with."
"Once you're with us, I keep your case moving. I stay on the phone with the IRS so you don't have to, and I make sure you always know where things stand."
"A lot of cases stall because returns are missing. I prepare your back-year returns carefully and accurately, so the IRS has what it needs and your case can move forward."
"I keep your case on schedule — appointments, documents, deadlines. When you have a question, you reach a real person and get a real answer."
"When you call, I listen first. I'll get a clear picture of what happened and tell you honestly whether we're the right firm for it — before anyone talks about fees."
"Before you sign anything, I walk you through what we'll need from you, what the flat fee covers, and what the first few weeks look like. No surprises."
Three of them recorded their own story. No script, no actors.
"I thought I owed the IRS like $300,000 … I ended up paying them very little. And 12 years later, I don't owe them any money."
"They found I owed over $90,000 … they got the late payment fees off me and set me up on a $50-a-month payment plan."
"I was drowning in IRS tax debt, and they practically saved me … I can go to sleep at night without any worries."
"Bernice Hassan and her team were able to reduce an IRS monthly payment plan tremendously! Mahima worked on all my financials and went to bat for me. They know their stuff. I recommend Bernice Hassan & Associates 100%."
"I cannot thank this wonderful team enough — they got me a monthly payment of a mere $100 on a debt well over $100k. UNBELIEVABLE! You guys are geniuses. You've changed my life and I will be forever grateful."
"Bernice Hassan & Associates have been literally life savers. They not only handled my concern but also assisted my parents. They truly care about their clients and follow through proactively to negotiate the best for you."
We pull your IRS transcripts, map your debt, and tell you exactly what resolution paths you qualify for.
One agreed price. No hourly surprises. You know the cost before we start the work.
Power of Attorney on file means the IRS calls us, not you. You focus on work. We close the case.
A licensed CPA will pull your IRS transcripts and map your options — free, in 15 minutes.
