When Divorce Leaves You Holding the Tax Bag in Colorado Springs

Divorce is hard enough without a surprise tax bill tied to your ex’s choices. Many divorced taxpayers feel embarrassed, angry, and scared when the IRS or Colorado Department of Revenue comes after them for debt they did not create. Federal and state relief rules can offer a path forward, but the differences between them can add to the emotional strain.​

Federal Innocent Spouse Relief

At the federal level, innocent spouse relief can remove or reduce your responsibility for additional tax, penalties, and interest when the problem comes from your spouse or ex-spouse’s errors on a joint return. The IRS looks at whether there was unreported income or false deductions, whether you knew or had reason to know, and whether it would be unfair to hold you liable, especially after separation or divorce.​

Colorado’s Separate Rules

Colorado can also hold you jointly and severally liable on a joint state return, even after divorce, and state collection actions can add another layer of stress. While Colorado often follows federal determinations, it applies its own laws and procedures, which means relief at the IRS does not automatically guarantee full relief with the Colorado Department of Revenue.​

How an EA and CTRC Help

An Enrolled Agent (EA) understands both IRS procedures and how federal relief interacts with Colorado rules, prepares the detailed innocent spouse request, and speaks directly to the IRS on your behalf so you are not facing every letter alone. A Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) focuses on strategy—coordinating federal and Colorado relief, addressing unfiled returns, and working to prevent liens, levies, and surprise collection actions—so instead of feeling exposed, isolated, and ashamed, clients begin to feel protected, organized, and hopeful about their future.​

Don’t wait for the next terrifying letter—call today or click here and protect your paycheck, your home, and your peace in Colorado Springs.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Blamed for Their IRS Mess in Colorado Springs? Relief Starts Here

Living under the weight of IRS debt can feel like carrying a boulder on your chest every single day. The decision to pursue an Offer in Compromise (OIC) is not just a financial step; it is an act of courage in the middle of fear, shame, and exhaustion. An OIC allows qualifying taxpayers to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount owed when paying in full would cause serious financial hardship.​

The Emotional Toll of an OIC

Pursuing an OIC means opening every painful financial detail and reliving years of stress, late notices, and sleepless nights. The waiting process and uncertainty about acceptance can amplify anxiety, even as you hope for a fresh start. Yet, facing this path often becomes the turning point where clients move from feeling trapped and embarrassed to feeling brave and determined to rebuild.​

How an Enrolled Agent Supports You

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally authorized tax professional with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS, including in Offer in Compromise cases. EAs analyze your full financial picture, prepare and submit the OIC package, communicate with the IRS, and work to stop unnecessary penalties and aggressive collection actions so clients are no longer harassed or afraid of future surprises.​

How a CTRC Guides Tax Resolution

A Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) receives specialized training in IRS representation, including offers in compromise, collections, and complex tax controversies. A CTRC focuses on strategy: selecting the right resolution path, addressing unfiled returns, and negotiating to reduce the long-term impact of debt so clients stop feeling ashamed, isolated, and vulnerable, and instead feel protected and optimistic about their future.

Before the IRS decides your future, let a Colorado Springs tax professional fight for you—call now or click here and refuse to be blamed for their past.​

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Crushed by IRS Debt from Your Marriage? Colorado Springs Help is Here

You Don’t Have to Pay for Their Mistakes: Taking the First Step Toward Relief

Overwhelmed, embarrassed, and exhausted from tax notices that never seem to stop? That knot in your stomach is real, and it is not your fault for feeling this way. Relief can begin with one simple form—the moment you decide you no longer have to carry this alone.

One Simple Step to Start

The first step toward peace is authorizing a trusted professional to stand between you and the IRS by filing a Power of Attorney form so they can speak for you. Instead of dreading every letter or call, your representative begins handling those communications, shielding you from constant stress and surprises.t​

How an Enrolled Agent Helps

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally authorized tax professional empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS in audits, collections, and appeals. EAs focus on taxation, prepare returns, bring unfiled years into compliance, and negotiate payment plans or penalty relief so clients can move forward without fear of liens or aggressive collection actions.​

How a CTRC Supports Resolution

A Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) is trained specifically in tax resolution, including audits, collections, innocent spouse relief, offers in compromise, and other complex cases. This specialized focus allows a CTRC to design strategies to resolve tax debts, address notices, and bring structure to what feels like chaos.​

From Shame to Confidence

With the right advocate, clients stop feeling embarrassed about owing taxes or not filing and start seeing a realistic path to compliance. A dedicated EA and CTRC team replaces isolation and fear with clarity, advocacy, and a sense of control over the future.

One brave call or click can turn years of shame and fear into a real plan for freedom in Colorado Springs.​

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Stop Losing Money on Health Care: How OBBB HSA Changes Protect Colorado Families

 

The One Big Beautiful Bill, or OBBB, brings new rules that help more people use Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, to save for medical costs tax free. These changes make it easier to get care and still add money to an HSA.​

What is an HSA?

• An HSA is a special account you use to save money for doctor visits, medicine, and other health costs.​

• The money you put in is not taxed, and you can spend it on many health needs.​

• To use an HSA, you usually need a high deductible health plan, called an HDHP.​

Telehealth gets a big boost

• Starting with plan years on or after Jan. 1, 2025, you can get telehealth and other remote care before you meet your deductible and still be allowed to put money in an HSA.​

• This means you can talk to a doctor by phone or video sooner and keep your HSA benefits.​

Bronze and catastrophic plans now count

• On Jan. 1, 2026, bronze and catastrophic health plans will be treated like HDHPs for HSA rules.​

• People in these plans, even if they did not buy them on an Exchange, will be able to contribute to an HSA, which many could not do before.​

Help for direct primary care

• Also starting Jan. 1, 2026, some people in direct primary care (DPC) service plans can still put money in an HSA.​

• They can even use HSA dollars, tax free, to pay the regular DPC fees if the plan meets the new rules.​

Why this matters

• These OBBB changes mean more families can save tax-free money to pay for both in-person and online health care.​

• Notice 2026-05 explains the details so people, employers, and tax pros know how to use these new HSA benefits.

Reach out now, before another year slips by. One calm conversation can turn fear and confusion into a clear HSA game plan that protects your family, your business, and your future.  Click here or call now.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Divorced and Blindsided by His Tax Bill? You Don't Have to Pay It!

 

Divorce is already one of life’s most challenging transitions. The last thing you need is the shock of discovering hidden tax debts left behind by an ex-spouse. It feels like a betrayal twice over—first the relationship ended, and now the financial fallout threatens to drag you under. That sudden realization can leave you feeling exposed, vulnerable, and deeply isolated.

You shouldn't have to carry the weight of someone else's financial choices. I recently worked with a client facing this exact nightmare. Her ex-husband had prepared and submitted their joint tax returns for years. Without her knowledge, he had omitted significant income and claimed tax credits they were never eligible for. The IRS caught the discrepancies and demanded she pay back thousands of dollars. She felt victimized, terrified that her fresh start was being clawed back by the government because of his dishonesty.

This is where the specific expertise of an Enrolled Agent (EA) and a Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) changes the outcome. We stepped in immediately. By compiling the necessary evidence and filing for Innocent Spouse Relief, we demonstrated that she had been misled and should not be held liable for his deceit. The IRS agreed, and those thousands of dollars in debt were lifted from her shoulders.

As your advocate, I act as your shield, stopping the harassment and ensuring you never face the IRS alone. We dismantle the shame and frustration of these surprise attacks. Instead of feeling inferior or afraid of liens and levies, you can reclaim your confidence. We turn that overwhelming stress into a concrete victory, ensuring you walk away not just compliant, but optimistic about a future that is finally, truly your own.

You feel isolated, victimized, and stuck—but you are not alone. I specialize in turning 'victims' into 'victors' against the IRS. Don’t let fear paralyze you for one more second.   Click here or call my number now and let’s start your true independence day.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Sleepless in the Springs? End the Nightmare of Back Taxes Today

 

Waking up with the weight of IRS debt feels like carrying a backpack full of stones. It’s not just about the money; it’s the constant, low-level hum of anxiety that follows you everywhere. That sinking feeling of isolation, the shame of unfiled returns, and the fear of the next letter in the mailbox can make you feel exposed and vulnerable. You aren't just worried about your bank account; you are worried about your future.

But there is a turning point where that narrative changes. The Offer in Compromise (OIC) program is more than a tax form; it is a profound shift from feeling victimized by the system to reclaiming control of your life. When you successfully navigate an OIC, the relief is physical. The harassment stops. The threat of liens vanishes. Suddenly, instead of looking over your shoulder, you are looking forward.

This journey requires a guide who understands the terrain. This is where the dual expertise of an Enrolled Agent (EA) and a Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) becomes your lifeline. As an EA, I am federally licensed to represent you, standing between you and the IRS to ensure your rights are protected. Adding the CTRC designation means I specialize in the intricate strategies of tax resolution.

Together, we dismantle the overwhelming stress. We replace the embarrassment of past mistakes with a clear, compliant path forward. You move from feeling inferior and afraid of government claw-backs to feeling confident and secure. Gaining approval for an OIC doesn't just clear the ledger; it restores your peace of mind, allowing you to walk into tomorrow with your head held high, free from the shadows of yesterday’s tax burdens.

The secret you are keeping about your unfiled taxes is exhausting you. Drop that heavy load at my door. I have handled cases just like yours in Colorado Springs, and I know the way out.  Click here and let's stop the fear before it grows any larger.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Free Yourself from Your Ex’s Tax Nightmares. Stand Strong Today

Divorce changes everything. It is a time when the ground beneath you feels shaky, and you are just trying to find your footing again. The emotional toll is heavy enough without the sudden, crushing weight of financial surprises. Unfortunately, many people finalize their separation only to find a terrifying letter from the IRS regarding joint debts, unfiled returns, or hidden business liabilities they knew nothing about.

In that moment, feelings of embarrassment and annoyance can take over. You might feel ashamed for missing filings or terrified that the government will start clawing back your hard-earned money through liens and levies. It is easy to feel exposed, vulnerable, and completely isolated, believing you have to face the IRS alone while trying to rebuild your life.

You do not have to carry that burden.

This is where specialized professional help changes the narrative. As an Enrolled Agent (EA), I am licensed by the federal government to represent taxpayers. This means I stand directly between you and the IRS. You never have to talk to them; I handle the communication, stopping the harassment and the noise. Additionally, as a Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC), I possess the specific training to navigate complex resolution options, such as Innocent Spouse Relief, ensuring you aren't penalized for an ex-spouse’s mistakes.

My goal is to eliminate the feeling of being victimized by the system. We work together to ensure you are not worrying about fines, penalties, or future surprises. We strip away the stress of non-compliance and the fear of inferiority. Instead of looking over your shoulder, you can look forward with confidence and optimism, knowing your financial future is secure and protected.

Stop hiding from the mailbox. Stop feeling embarrassed. You deserve a future free from your ex’s financial shadows. Contact us today,   Click here or call now and let’s silence the IRS together.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Left With a Broken Heart and an IRS Bill? Healing Starts Here

 

There is a unique kind of heaviness that settles in the chest when you realize a former partner has left you with more than just a broken heart—they’ve left you with the IRS. For many, this financial betrayal feels isolating. You might feel ashamed for missing filings, embarrassed by the mounting notices, or simply victimized by a mess you didn’t create. Waking up at 3:00 AM worrying about bank levies or wage garnishments is a lonely, terrifying experience.

But I have sat across from countless individuals who walked in with their shoulders slumped in defeat and walked out breathing freely for the first time in years. The turning point comes when they realize they do not have to face the government alone, and often, they do not owe the debts they feared.

This is where specialized advocacy changes everything. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax practitioner with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Unlike a standard preparer, an EA is trained to navigate federal bureaucracy. When you pair that with a Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC), you have a professional specifically trained to handle tax crises, from audits to Innocent Spouse Relief.

We step between you and the IRS. The harassment stops because we take the calls. The fear of surprise liens or money being clawed back fades because we construct a defense that protects your future. I have seen clients transform from feeling exposed and vulnerable to feeling empowered. That crushing sense of annoyance and frustration is replaced by a clear, manageable path forward.

You deserve to look at your mailbox without panic. You deserve to feel optimistic about your financial future, knowing you are compliant, protected, and finally free from the shadows of the past.

Stop letting shame tell you that this is your fault. It isn’t. You were betrayed, but you don't have to be a victim forever. Contact us immediately to stop the levies, stop the lies, and start your recovery.  Click here or call now.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

From Shame to Strength: How Tax Professionals Navigate OIC for Real Peace

 

The pile of IRS letters sits unopened on your kitchen counter. Each one stirs a knot of anxiety in your chest. An Offer in Compromise (OIC) sounds like hope—a way to settle your tax debt for less—but the process feels impossibly complex. The forms, the documentation, the fear of rejection... it's overwhelming. Many people feel trapped between desperation and confusion, wondering if professional help is worth the investment.

Here's what changes everything: when you stop trying to navigate this alone.

An Enrolled Agent (EA) or Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) brings more than expertise to your OIC journey. They bring understanding. They know the IRS doesn't see you as a case number—they see someone ready for a fresh start. These professionals have spent years mastering the nuances of OIC applications, understanding exactly what documentation strengthens your case and what language resonates with IRS reviewers.

More importantly, they transform your emotional experience. The shame of owing debt lifts when someone competent is managing the process. The fear of dealing with government agencies diminishes. The frustration of confusing forms disappears. Instead of feeling helpless, you feel supported. Instead of feeling ashamed, you feel empowered.

A skilled tax professional doesn't just file paperwork—they advocate for you. They build a compelling narrative around your circumstances, presenting your financial situation in the strongest possible light. They handle appeals if needed, shoulder the communication burden, and keep you informed every step of the way.

Your tax story doesn't have to be one of frustration and defeat. With the right professional partnership, it becomes one of resolution, relief, and hope for tomorrow.

Stop hiding from those IRS letters—let a professional transform your tax burden into hope and healing.  Click here or call now.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Innocent but Entangled: Colorado Springs Divorce Tax Relief You Can Trust

When facing tax debt or an innocent spouse situation, the emotional toll can feel heavier than the paperwork itself. The letters, deadlines, and confusing terminology from both the IRS and the State of Colorado can make anyone’s heart race. It’s more than numbers—it’s about trust, fairness, and relief from the constant worry that your financial life is under scrutiny.

Colorado follows many of the same principles as the IRS when it comes to tax relief, yet subtle differences can make all the difference in a successful resolution. Just like the IRS, Colorado offers relief options for innocent spouses—those who were unaware of their partner’s inaccurate or unreported income. However, the state process has its own procedures and deadlines, and coordinating both state and federal claims takes careful alignment. When handled correctly, this coordination creates a unified approach, easing the burden and helping you rebuild your financial peace of mind.

As an Enrolled Agent (EA) and Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC), guiding clients through that maze means more than filing forms—it’s restoring confidence. Through open communication and thoughtful representation, the stress of dealing with government notices fades. Clients who once felt embarrassed, ashamed, or isolated find reassurance knowing someone fully understands the path toward resolution. Tax relief isn’t just about fixing the problem; it’s about restoring calm, dignity, and control.

No one deserves to feel harassed or helpless when facing tax challenges. Colorado’s connection to the IRS system may be complex, but with expert, empathetic representation, finding balance and peace is absolutely possible.

The tax burden isn’t yours to bear—reach out today for compassionate help. Click here or call now.

Featured in the International Business Times, Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC shares how he helps taxpayers break free from IRS stress and rebuild financial confidence — read the full story now.

Learn more on The Tax Answers Advisor podcast.

Cash Tracks Financial of Colorado Springs

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 359-8789

www.cashtracksfinancial.com

success@cashtracksfinancial.com