Rutter Media Introduces At The Bottom Line with Doug Rutter and Armin J. Jezari
At The Bottom Line, a new tax education series, will examine why similar IRS demands can lead to
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El Paso, Texas / Storyteller / Nov 04, 2026 /
Rutter Media introduces At The Bottom Line, an independent educational video series co-hosted by Doug Rutter and tax attorney Armin J. Jezari, premiering Monday, November 23, 2026. Produced by El Paso-based Rutter Media, the program addresses a familiar problem: taxpayers often encounter notices, outstanding balances, or unfiled returns without understanding what those situations require.
The inaugural season will feature ten episodes, with one new episode released every Monday for ten consecutive weeks, beginning November 23, 2026, and concluding January 25, 2027. Each episode will focus on one tax issue affecting individuals, families, or business owners.
Rutter Media places a frequently overlooked problem at the center of At The Bottom Line: receiving an IRS notice does not necessarily mean understanding its consequences. Doug Rutter and tax attorney Armin J. Jezari will examine the decisions behind federal tax obligations, including situations where official correspondence establishes what a taxpayer owes or must submit without fully explaining the available responses or legal protections.
Two taxpayers can receive letters demanding payment and face entirely different decisions. One may question whether the assessed amount is correct; another may accept the balance but lack the means to pay it immediately. The At The Bottom Line tax series will use such contrasts to examine how IRS procedures, payment options, and taxpayer rights intersect.
As response deadlines expire and collection procedures advance, taxpayers may lose opportunities to challenge certain IRS actions while their underlying financial problems remain unresolved. Doug Rutter, who founded Tax Matters in 1988, brings decades of experience addressing the practical difficulties taxpayers encounter. Tax attorney Armin J. Jezari contributes a legal perspective on the procedural requirements and protections that can shape their available responses.
At The Bottom Line will distinguish established IRS requirements from questions that depend on a taxpayer’s circumstances. The approach reflects “Clarity Creates Control,” a principle associated with Rutter’s work. Rather than presenting tax problems as exercises with predetermined answers, the co-hosts will examine how individual circumstances can change the considerations involved in choosing a response.
“At The Bottom Line is about making complicated tax issues easier to understand. Armin and I want to give people clear, practical information so they can feel more confident about the questions they’re asking and the decisions ahead.” — Doug Rutter, Co-host of At The Bottom Line
What Will Doug Rutter and Armin J. Jezari Help Taxpayers Understand?
Tax resolution involves requirements beyond the amount owed. Installment agreements generally allow eligible taxpayers to pay over time, while offers in compromise may settle qualifying liabilities for less than the full balance. Unfiled returns may also need to be addressed before certain resolution options become available. At The Bottom Line will examine these differences and their implications for taxpayers facing IRS tax problems.
Procedural rights also depend on the circumstances. Opportunities to challenge certain IRS actions may be subject to deadlines and specific review requirements. A missed response period can limit certain avenues for review, making the timing of an IRS notice as consequential as the amount it demands.
Individual filing histories, financial circumstances, and IRS actions can affect which options apply. The program will provide general tax education, not personalized legal or tax advice; determining an appropriate response still requires examining the taxpayer’s specific records and circumstances.
Key Features of At The Bottom Line
Two professional perspectives: Doug Rutter and tax attorney Armin J. Jezari will co-host discussions drawing on practical experience and tax law.
Federal tax issues: Planned topics include IRS notices, unfiled returns, outstanding balances, payment arrangements, and taxpayer rights.
Independent educational format: Produced by Rutter Media, the ten-episode series premieres Monday, November 23, 2026, with new episodes every Monday through January 25, 2027. Each episode will feature an approximately three- to five-minute conversation between co-hosts Doug Rutter and tax attorney Armin J. Jezari.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will At The Bottom Line launch?
At The Bottom Line premieres Monday, November 23, 2026.
How many episodes will be released, and how often?
The inaugural season will feature ten episodes, with one new episode released every Monday for ten consecutive weeks, concluding January 25, 2027.
What is the episode format?
Each episode will feature an approximately three- to five-minute conversation between co-hosts Doug Rutter and tax attorney Armin J. Jezari, focusing on one tax issue and the practical considerations surrounding it.
Where can audiences find series information and viewing updates?
Visit https://bottomline.fyi for official information about At The Bottom Line and updates on where to watch the series.
Will audiences need prior knowledge of tax law to follow the series?
At The Bottom Line is intended to make complex federal tax issues more understandable to general audiences. Its discussions will address IRS procedures and taxpayer rights without assuming specialized legal or tax knowledge.
Will the series be relevant to business owners?
Yes. At The Bottom Line is intended for individuals, families, and business owners seeking to understand federal tax obligations and IRS procedures. The discussions will remain educational rather than provide advice tailored to a particular business.
To learn more about At The Bottom Line with Doug Rutter and tax attorney Armin J. Jezari, visit https://bottomline.fyi. The ten-episode series premieres Monday, November 23, 2026, with a new episode every Monday through January 25, 2027.
About At The Bottom Line
At The Bottom Line is an independent tax education series produced by El Paso, Texas-based Rutter Media. The program brings together Doug Rutter, founder of Tax Matters, and tax attorney Armin J. Jezari as co-hosts. Their discussions will draw on Rutter’s experience assisting taxpayers and Jezari’s background in tax law to examine federal tax obligations and the procedures surrounding them. The series is developed for individuals, families, and business owners seeking educational perspectives on tax-related matters.
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Contact
At The Bottom Line
71 Camille Dr, El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 383-1040
