The Offer in Compromise (AKA “OIC”) program, is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program that allows someone who owes Federal taxes to negotiate a settlement that is less than the total debt owed. The objective of the OIC program is to accept a compromise when acceptance is in the best interests of both the government and the qualified taxpayer and promotes voluntary compliance with all future payment and filing requirements.
There are strict qualification requirements for an OIC and not everyone who owes thousands of dollars to the IRS will qualify for the program. Refer to our “Avoid Scam” section to make sure you stay away from fraudulent companies that promise you an Offer in Compromise, without first analyzing your specific tax situation, and preparing the necessary forms for the IRS, since the IRS is the only one that can approve an OIC.
Beginning with Offer applications received on or after March 27, 2017: The IRS will return any newly filed Offer in Compromise application if you have not filed all required tax returns
Let's talk! We’ll find out important information about your specific tax issues. We will then connect you with the right tax debt specialist to offer the best tax debt relief solutions.
The professional tax debt specialists in our network will speak with the IRS on your behalf. They will deal with your IRS collection calls.
The tax debt specialist will perform aggressive negotiations with the IRS to reach a settlement that’s within your financial means. Whether you owe Federal or State taxes, they can help.
There are many factors to think about before attempting to settle with the IRS, it requires an understanding of how to navigate through IRS settlement guidelines that often have no fairness or reason. Our Tax Professionals will investigate and explore all the options for you.
An Offer in Compromise can help you reduce your tax debt to a fraction of what you originally owed, and it is a great option, if you qualify.
If you qualify for an OIC, our Tax Professionals can settle your IRS debt for 10% or less of what you owe. You can also explore the “Expanded Installment Agreement” options if you don’t qualify for an Offer in Compromise.
Please make no mistake, an Offer in Compromise can be a great way to rid yourself for good of the IRS. However, you need to know everything about “the bad” to make sure that an OIC is the right program for you.
Good to know before applying:
A comprehensive investigation by the IRS is required. They will investigate your finances before settling, you must disclose your income, expenses and assets including your house, cars, valuables and retirement accounts.The IRS will consider your unique set of facts and circumstances including your ability to pay, your income, expenses, and asset equity.
Please keep in mind that there are other options – a compromise is not the only way to clear an IRS tax debt out of your life. The IRS can accept the fact that you owe the tax debt but not force you to repay it. This practice is also known as “currently uncollectible” debt, where the IRS puts you in their bad debt category and then leaves you alone. The IRS has 10 years to collect taxes – sometimes it makes more sense to let this timeframe expire rather than compromising.
Knowing about all aspects of an IRS Offer in Compromise as well as your other options helps you make the right decision to move forward in way that is in your best interests.
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Avoid Debt Relief Scams That Could Cause Additional Hardships
Unfortunately, it is a sad fact that there a companies out there that claim they will help you avoid debts, yet instead are designed to steal your personal information and identity. Keeping vigil, performing your due diligence, and avoiding these companies can help you avoid additional financial hardships, while allowing you to get in contact with a professional company like Tax10000.
Identity theft starts when a company, will ask for too much information without first providing a list of services or their own contact information. They prey on the emotional state of the person who is stressed and worried about their debt by gathering your personal information and then disappearing. Never give any company your personal information, including credit card or bank account numbers, before finding out if they are a legitimate company.
Also, be aware of debt relief companies who claim that they can guarantee a complete dismissal of your debt. A traditional tax debt relief company will have access to licensed tax debt experts such as attorneys, certified public accountants, or enrolled agents either on staff , or can help you connect with independent professionals, if needed. Then the tax professional will be able to legally represent you when talking with the IRS. By understanding the current scams affecting individuals who have tax debt, you can get the help you need by trusted companies.
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