Staying ahead of your taxes is the one and only way to avoid trouble with the IRS. Filing your returns on time and paying the taxes due before the deadline can save you from any kind of penalties and problems. However, things may not be as easy if you have an unexpected tax bill that you aren’t prepared for. You can probably get out of the fix by using up your savings or borrowing money but this may not always be possible. Still, you shouldn’t panic in such a situation as there are some measures that can help you handle the problem.