IRS Tax Help & Problem Resolution
Help With Back Taxes, IRS Letters, Transcripts, and more.
Get caught up with AmeriFile. Each year we help hundreds of Quad Citians file taxes for years that they have forgotten. By allowing Amerifile to file your back years taxes, you will be caught up with the IRS, so your 2025 refund won’t be delayed! Getting a letter from the IRS can be stressful — but you don’t have to handle it alone. For 40 years, AmeriFile has helped Quad Cities residents resolve IRS and state tax issues using proven processes, official tools, and real-world experience.
Whether you received an IRS notice, need a tax transcript, missed something on a prior return, or just don’t know where to start, AmeriFile knows how to help you take the next right step.
We don’t guess.
We work directly with the IRS systems that matter.
How AmeriFile Helps With IRS Tax Issues
AmeriFile assists clients with a wide range of IRS and state tax matters, including:
📬 Understanding IRS letters and notices (CP, LT, and other notices)
📄 Obtaining IRS transcripts (income, account, wage & income)
🔍 Fixing missing or incorrect information
🔄 Amending prior-year tax returns
⏳ Refund delays and refund tracking
🆔 Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) help
🧾 IRS account access and setup
📞 Knowing who to call — and what to say
🏛️ State tax notices and issues
We help you gather what’s needed, explain what it means, and guide you through what happens next.
Built on 40 Years of Experience
Over four decades, AmeriFile has learned how the IRS actually works — not just what the forms say. Our team uses:
Official IRS tools and portals
Step-by-step resolution techniques
Experience gained from thousands of real cases
That experience helps us solve problems faster and with less stress.
IRS Help Without the Runaround
You don’t need to spend hours searching for phone numbers or trying to decode IRS language. AmeriFile provides:
A complete IRS Resource Guide
Verified IRS and state contact information
Clear explanations in plain English
Personal guidance from a local expert
If something is missing, unclear, or doesn’t look right — we help you figure it out.
Why Quad Citians Trust AmeriFile for IRS Help
🏆 40 years helping local taxpayers
📍 Quad Cities–based, not a call center
🧠 Deep knowledge of IRS systems and processes
📞 One-on-one guidance from real people
🔒 Trusted handling of sensitive information
📆 Year-round support — not just tax season
Get Answers. Get Relief. Get It Done.
Whether you need a transcript, help with an IRS notice, or guidance on what to do next, AmeriFile is here to help.
Sometimes the biggest relief is simply knowing someone experienced is on your side.
“Rebecca & Kaitlyn at AmeriFile helped me through the biggest IRS mess! I got letter after letter from the IRS and had no idea where to start. They calmed me and took care of everything!”
For 40 years, AmeriFile has been trusted by more Quad Citians than anyone except H&R Block/national tax chains!
AmeriFile has provided fast, accurate, and affordable tax preparation for families and small businesses in the Quad Cities — including Moline, Davenport, Rock Island, Bettendorf, East Moline, Silvis, Eldridge, Milan and more.
We’ve filed more than 375,000 tax returns here in the Q.C., apply every new tax law we legally can, and make sure the IRS receives a clean, accurate return so you don’t have to sweat letters, mistakes, or delays.
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TAX RESOURCE LIST
GET AN IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION PIN
1) Click here to create an ID.ME account at IRS.GOV
2) Follow set up instructions
3) You’ll need your drivers license, cell phone, & email
4) after account is set up youll be able to access your transcripts and IP PIN.
IRS Tax Help FAQs
What should I do if I receive a letter from the IRS?
Don’t ignore it — and don’t panic. Bring the letter to AmeriFile or upload it securely. We’ll review the notice, explain what it means in plain English, and help you take the next steps.
Can AmeriFile help me understand IRS notices and letters?
Yes. We help clients understand and respond to many types of IRS notices, including CP and LT letters, refund inquiries, balance questions, and requests for additional information.
Can you help me get IRS transcripts?
Yes. AmeriFile helps clients obtain IRS transcripts, including wage & income, account, and prior-year tax information, when needed to resolve tax issues or complete a return.
What if I’m missing documents or information from a prior year?
That’s very common. We help identify what’s missing and use IRS tools and records to gather the information needed to move forward.
Can AmeriFile help fix mistakes on a past tax return?
Yes. If something was filed incorrectly or left out, we can help determine whether an amended return is needed and guide you through the process.
Do you work with state tax issues too?
Yes. In addition to IRS matters, AmeriFile also helps with state tax letters, notices, and refund issues.
Is IRS tax help only for AmeriFile tax clients?
No. You don’t have to be a current tax preparation client to get help. Many people come to AmeriFile specifically for IRS or state tax issues.
OUR TAX PREP SERVICES
Personal Tax Preparation (1040)
W2 income, Social Security, retirement, unemployment, child tax credit, earned income tax credit, dependence, standard and itemized deduction, and more.
Small Business & Self Employed Taxes
1099’s, Schedule C, contractors, freelancers, rideshare, gig workers, Rentals, K-1 Income, SE tax, Mileage deduction, Self employed health insurance, depreciation, and more.
ELECTRONIC FILING
We electronically file every eligible tax return for the fastest possible IRS refund. Refunds arrive within 10 to 21 days with most arriving closer to the ten days with AmeriFile.
Drive-Thru Tax Drop Off
A Quad City original. The fastest most convenient way to get your taxes done Without an appointment. Stay safe and warm in your car, drop off your tax docs at the window, and go about your day.
Secure Online Upload
Upload your documents from your phone or laptop dash secure and encrypted. Do your taxes without leaving your home. AmeriFile has perfected this convenient option
Pay Nothing Upfront
Short on cash but need your taxes prepared? No upfront fees. Your tax fee comes directly out of your refund.
IRS HELP
Whether we prepared your taxes or not, AmeriFile can help with any IRS letters or inquiries.
What’s Included in Our Tax Preparation Service
We handle ANY TAX SITUATION with a C.P.A, Enrolled Agent, and AFSP Tax Preparers on staff. We take the team approach to completing your taxes. You may be working with the founder Jim preparing your taxes. We are constantly bouncing ideas and scenarios off of each other, drawing on each other’s experience to get you to the most accurate tax return possible!
• Personal tax returns (1040)
• Small business and self-employed returns
• Federal and All state returns
• W-2, 1099, retirement, Social Security income
• Child tax credit, Earned Income Credit, education credits
• Prior-year and late returns
• Amended returns
• Electronic filing (e-file) for the fastest possible refund
• Help with IRS or state tax letters, if they show up later
“They do it all! They asked me questions I had never thought of and got me the biggest refund in years! I will only trust Jim and his great staff with my taxes”
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH AMERIFILE!
1. Collect your tax documents
W-2s, 1099s, last year’s return, and anything else you think might matter. Use our checklist on our organizer envelope (view here). Don’t worry, when we review your taxes we will help you get anything you may have missed!
2. Choose how to get them to us (3 Convenient Options)
• Drive-through drop-off at our Moline location
• In-person appointment at Moline or Davenport
• Secure online upload from your phone or computer
3. We prepare and e-file your return
We apply every new tax law we legally can to get you the biggest refund possible, while making sure the IRS receives an accurate, clean return so you don’t have to worry about letters or mistakes!