Episode 524: IRS Traps, Tax Myths, and How to Protect Yourself with Gerry Delang

Sep 10, 2025

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In this episode, I welcome back Gerry Delang, founder of End Tax Problems Now, a firm he started in 2001 to help individuals and businesses resolve complex IRS issues. Gerry is who I call the “stress reliever”, because when you’re facing the most feared collection agency in the world, you need someone who knows how to fight back and win.

We talk about what really happens when you get that dreaded IRS letter, why paying without question is the biggest mistake you can make, and how Gerry has successfully represented thousands of clients, including me during the 2008 crash. He also shares recent stories, common traps to avoid, and why most IRS issues are nothing to be ashamed of.

If you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or anyone who’s ever dealt with tax stress, this episode could save you thousands of dollars and a ton of sleepless nights.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Who is Gerry Delang?

03:18 The IRS as the most feared collection agency in the world

04:45 Why ignoring IRS letters is the worst thing you can do

06:00 The mistake of paying first and hoping for a refund later

07:18 Common life events that create non-filers: divorce, illness, job loss

08:40 The trap of 800-number “IRS help” companies and why most fail

11:29 A recent personal story: a $5,000 IRS bill wiped away in one call

14:37 Why most CPAs don’t want to touch tax resolution work

15:56 Even wealth advisors have IRS issues—Gerry’s surprising story

17:43 How to connect with Gerry for private, judgment-free help