Most Americans with tax problems wait for the Internal Revenue Service to take aggressive action before seeking professional help.

That's despite the fact that an estimated 40 to 50 million people owe the IRS money. They don't seek help because they can't afford to hire a tax professional, they're being intimidated by the IRS, or they just don't know that tax relief programs exist.

This do-it-yourself guide helps you resolve tax problems on your own. Get advice on how to:

fill out IRS forms in a way that gives you more control over the results;

keep the IRS from taking collection actions against you

trim your corporate payroll liability so the IRS can't close your company;

set up a payment plan that you can manage on your terms.

You'll also get tips on building rapport with the IRS and doing the little things that will get government workers on your side. If you work with them instead of against them, you'll make your life much easier.

Owing money to the IRS can be scary, but you can meet the situation head-on and with confidence with The Tax-Help Directory.