What to do if you receive a certified letter from the IRS
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Many people are afraid to pick up a certified letter from the Post Office and are afraid to open it. However, you cannot help yourself by failing to act. Here is some advice on what to do when you receive…
How long does it take for an Offer in Compromise to be approved or rejected?
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Let me make one thing clear, dealing with the IRS is not like dealing with your neighbor down the street or a local business. It will not be resolved in a matter of a few weeks or even months, especially…
What documents does the IRS require to be submitted with an Offer In Compromise?
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The Offer In Compromise program is a voluntary program that is offered to taxpayers who are delinquent in their taxes. Not everyone qualifies, but if you think you do and want to make an Offer you must disclose some private…
How soon can one submit a seccond Offer in Compromise?
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There is no minimum wait time between Offer submissions. However, a better question is, “Is there any hope if I submit another Offer after my first one was denied?” Yes there might be, depemnding on the length of time between…
Is the Fresh Start Prpogram still available? What is it and does it really help taxpayers?
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The Fresh Start program is still active does help many taxpayers but not all. It is designed to help those with smaller amounts owing in delinqueat taxes. Basically the program provides relief for taxpayers owing less than $25,000 in delinquent…
Can one file a second Offer in Compromise after the first is rejected?
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Yes, you can certainly file another Offer, especially when there is a change in your circumstances. However, we should look at another possibility first. When an Offer is rejected, you have 30 days from the date of the official rejection…
Is there a Fresh Start Program for businesses?
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The Fresh Start program for companies is not discussed much, but it is there in a different format. The Fresh Start for business offers an Express Installment Agreement. To qualify, the business must meet the following criteria: (1) the amount…
Are tax refunds kept by the IRS if the taxpayer is in an Installment Agreement?
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Unfortunately, the IRS will take any refund to which you are otherwise entitled until your delinquent tax is paid in full. Since you are in the Installment Agreement, I suggest that you revisit your W-4 form and possibly adjust your…
Is there a fee to set up an Installment Agreement with the IRS?
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Yes, there is an application fee for an Installment Agreement. The IRS used to charge a user fee of $43.00 to set up the account for the Installment Agreement. However, several years ago, this fee was increased to $105.00. Unlike…
What is the “Effective Tax Administration” doctrine?
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There are three methods under which an Offer In Compromise is considered. The first two are Doubt as to Collectability and Doubt as to Liability. The third (and newest) method under which you can submit an Offer is Effective Tax…