John A Sterbick, Attorney at Law

John A Sterbick, Attorney at Law John Sterbick is one of the leading IRS tax, bankruptcy, and personal injury attorneys serving Tacoma and the State of Washington. The Law Offices of John A.

Sterbick: Representation You Can Trust. For over 22 years, John A. Sterbick has provided thorough and experienced legal advice. Here at the Law Offices of John A. Sterbick, we specialize in a wide variety of practice areas including Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Tax Representation, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury. Taking on the IRS by yourself is a fight you can't win. We have decades of success

ful experience and an extensive list of clients who got relief from their IRS tax problems by letting us apply our expertise to their problems. Our Firm Will help you file bankruptcy, a prudent step towards rebuilding your life. If you are having trouble paying debts or seem to be making no progress against your debts, you should consider filing for bankruptcy. There is no better day than today to begin to rebuild a sound financial future, free from crushing debt and worry. With several expert attorneys and an exceptional support staff, the Law Offices of John A. Sterbick are dedicated to serving you and your unique legal needs.

Did a single mistake stain your clean tax record? If you’ve filed and paid on time for the last 3 years, you can use Fir...
08/20/2026

Did a single mistake stain your clean tax record? If you’ve filed and paid on time for the last 3 years, you can use First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA). 🧼

The IRS can legally erase failure-to-file fees and wash the slate clean. Let’s protect your hard-earned money.

If the IRS hits your bank account with a levy, the bank doesn't send them the cash right away. By federal law, the bank ...
08/18/2026

If the IRS hits your bank account with a levy, the bank doesn't send them the cash right away. By federal law, the bank must hold the funds in a "21-day freeze" before sending them to the IRS. ⏳

That gives us a 3-week window to prove hardship, file missing returns, or release the levy before your money vanishes for good.

Left for a summer road trip and came home to a certified IRS letter? Don't panic or ignore it. Certified letters often m...
08/13/2026

Left for a summer road trip and came home to a certified IRS letter? Don't panic or ignore it. Certified letters often mean a "Final Notice of Intent to Levy" with a strict 30-day deadline. ⏱️

Requesting a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing within that window legally freezes all collection actions on the spot.

Opening the mailbox to find an official letter from the IRS is enough to make anyone’s stomach drop. 📩Whether it's a req...
08/12/2026

Opening the mailbox to find an official letter from the IRS is enough to make anyone’s stomach drop. 📩

Whether it's a request for information, a balance-due notice, or a warning of collection action, ignoring it will only make the situation worse.

Check out our latest blog post to learn what your IRS letter actually means and what steps you can take to protect your assets.

Read the full guide here: https://sterbick.com/the-irs-sent-me-a-letter-should-i-be-worried/

Panicking about how much the IRS will demand every month? 🛑Don't guess what payment amount the IRS will accept-or settle...
08/11/2026

Panicking about how much the IRS will demand every month? 🛑

Don't guess what payment amount the IRS will accept-or settle for a plan that drains your paycheck.

Check out our latest blog post to learn how IRS payment plans work and how to find the right resolution for your financial situation.

👉Read the full guide here: https://sterbick.com/how-much-will-the-irs-accept-each-month-on-a-payment-plan/

Back-to-school ads are everywhere, but here’s a quick lesson in tax math: the IRS evaluates settlements using your Reaso...
08/11/2026

Back-to-school ads are everywhere, but here’s a quick lesson in tax math: the IRS evaluates settlements using your Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP). 📐

If your actual assets plus future disposable income equal less than what you owe, an Offer in Compromise is officially on the table.

Feeling the burn from tax debt this August? If paying the IRS leaves you unable to cover basic living expenses (rent, ut...
08/06/2026

Feeling the burn from tax debt this August? If paying the IRS leaves you unable to cover basic living expenses (rent, utilities, food), you can apply for Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status. 🛑 The IRS freezes all garnishments and levies until your financial health recovers.

Fearing bankruptcy means losing everything is a myth. Bankruptcy law uses specific "exemptions" to shield your everyday ...
08/04/2026

Fearing bankruptcy means losing everything is a myth. Bankruptcy law uses specific "exemptions" to shield your everyday assets. In Washington, most retirement plans (like 401ks) are 100% protected, and you can choose between State or Federal guidelines to maximize safety for your car and home. You don't start from zero; you start with a shield.

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Tacoma, WA
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