Tax Relief Blog

We all know that the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an option available to some delinquent taxpayers to settle their federal tax debt for less than the total amount owed.  But the finer points of the OIC are what you need to know in order to successfully submit your Offer and increase your chances of success.  Here's a quick tip for those delinquent taxpayers that are really struggling financially.
 


The IRS OIC has an application fee of $186.  If you meet the IRS Low Income Certification r...

Fresh Start Tax Relief recently had a client that needed to know whether or not he qualified for the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC).  Most of the facts were in his favor.  His IRS tax debt totals more than $30,000.  His family's monthly expenses do not exceed the IRS Collection Financial Standards.  He has zero disposable monthly income and cannot make a monthly payment toward his tax debt.  His tax liability was the result of a fraud investment scam that was out of his control.  But, there is...

The IRS charges hefty penalties for failing to file a tax return on time when tax is owed.  If you must file your personal 1040 tax return late, send the IRS form 4868 Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return before the return due date.  Remember, the Automatic Extension to File is not an extension to pay. 

Form 4868 is a six month extension to file.  If you do file for the extension, you must file your tax return by the six month extension deadline.  If you don...