Enrolled Agent · CTRS · Michigan
IRS problems don’t resolve themselves.We resolve them properly.
Tax Resolution DRS represents individuals and businesses before the IRS — back taxes, unfiled returns, collection notices, payment agreements and settlement programs. Straight answers, no scare tactics, no guaranteed-outcome promises.
- Federally licensed
- Enrolled Agent, admitted to practice before the IRS
- CTRS
- Certified Tax Resolution Specialist
- Four locations
- Clarkston · Troy · Pontiac · Wixom
Tax Resolution Services
Representation across the full range of IRS collection matters
Every case starts with the same question: what does the IRS record actually show? From there, we match the facts to the resolution options that are genuinely available.
IRS Representation
Representation before the IRS so you are not facing the agency alone.
Learn moreBack Taxes & Unfiled Returns
Bring unfiled years current and get an accurate picture of what is owed.
Learn moreInstallment Agreement
A structured monthly payment arrangement for balances that cannot be paid in full.
Learn moreOffer in Compromise (OIC)
A formal request to settle an assessed liability for less than the full amount.
Learn morePartial Pay Installment Agreement (PPIA)
Monthly payments based on ability to pay, without full satisfaction of the balance.
Learn moreAssessments & Penalty Abatements
Challenge incorrect assessments and request relief from penalties where grounds exist.
Learn moreCurrently Not Collectible (CNC)
A temporary hold on collection when allowable expenses meet or exceed income.
Learn moreFree Case Evaluation
A no-cost initial review of your situation and the options that may apply.
Learn moreWhy Tax Resolution DRS
A licensed representative who tells you what is realistic
Federally authorized
As an Enrolled Agent, Eric L. Schacher is authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS in examinations, collections and appeals.
Honest case assessment
If an Offer in Compromise is not realistic for your facts, we say so and explain the alternatives instead of selling a program.
Transcript-driven analysis
Recommendations follow from IRS transcripts and a documented financial analysis, not from assumptions.
Direct access
You work with the practitioner handling your case, not a rotating call-center queue.
About
Eric L. Schacher, MSA, EA, CTRS
Eric L. Schacher is an Enrolled Agent and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist who focuses his practice on federal tax controversy and collection matters. He holds a Master of Science in Accounting and is admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
His approach is deliberately methodical: confirm the record, restore compliance, document the financial picture, then pursue the resolution the facts support. Clients receive a clear explanation of scope and fees before any engagement begins.
- Enrolled Agent — federally licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS
- Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS)
- Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
- Practice focused on IRS collection and resolution matters
Our Process
Five steps from first call to resolution
No case is resolved by guesswork. This is the sequence we follow on every engagement.
- 01
Free Evaluation
We listen, review your notices, and identify what the IRS record actually shows before recommending anything.
- 02
Investigation
With a power of attorney in place, we pull transcripts for every open year to confirm balances, assessments, and deadlines.
- 03
Compliance
Missing returns are prepared and filed so your case is eligible for the resolution programs that require compliance.
- 04
Resolution Strategy
We analyze income, allowable expenses, and assets, then recommend the option that fits the facts of your case.
- 05
Negotiation & Follow-Through
We submit the request, respond to IRS inquiries, and confirm the outcome is correctly applied to your account.
Client Feedback
What clients tell us matters most
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“Explained exactly what the IRS had on file before recommending anything.”
“Kept the process organized and answered questions in plain language.”
“Handled the correspondence so we were not dealing with the IRS alone.”
FAQ
Questions we are asked most
- What is an Enrolled Agent, and why does it matter?
- An Enrolled Agent is federally licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all administrative matters, including examinations, collections, and appeals. Eric L. Schacher is an Enrolled Agent and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS).
- Is the initial evaluation really free?
- Yes. The initial case evaluation is provided at no cost and creates no obligation. Scope and fees for any engagement are explained in writing before work begins.
- Can you stop IRS collection activity?
- Certain filings and requests can affect collection activity, and representation ensures deadlines and appeal rights are not missed. What is available depends on the stage of your case and its specific facts.
- How much will it cost to resolve my case?
- Fees depend on the number of open years, the complexity of the financial analysis, and the resolution requested. You receive a clear scope and fee explanation before engaging our office.
- Do I have to visit an office?
- No. Cases are routinely handled by phone, email, and secure document exchange. In-person meetings are available by appointment in Clarkston, Troy, Pontiac, and Wixom.
- Will you guarantee a specific outcome?
- No responsible representative can guarantee an IRS outcome. Every case is decided on its own facts and IRS review. We give you an honest assessment of the realistic options.
- What should I have ready for the first conversation?
- Any IRS notices you have received, a rough idea of which years may be unfiled, and a general sense of your monthly income and expenses. Nothing needs to be perfect to start.
Find out where your case actually stands.
Request a confidential, no-cost evaluation. We review your notices, explain your options in plain language, and tell you honestly what is realistic.