FAQ + Educational Info

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 The cost of resolving your tax issues is determined case by case, depending on your total liability and the program you qualify for. Your Settlement Officer will provide an estimate during your initial consultation. Any fee for your discovery analysis will be applied to your overall resolution cost.  Check Your Eligibility  

 Most IRS resolutions take 3–8 months. Your timeline depends on the complexity of your case and maintaining consistent communication with your Case Manager.   Check Your Eligibility 

 To qualify for resolution, you must be current on all filings. If you have unfiled returns, our Tax Preparers will help you file and get compliant, using documents such as W-2s, 1099s, and deduction records.  Check Your Eligibility

 You can—but the average hold time is two hours per call. Our team has direct access to IRS representatives and can handle all communication for you, saving you time and stress.  Check Your Eligibility 

• Qualification: Must prove paying in full would cause financial hardship.
   
• Requirements: Submit income statements, expense breakdowns, and asset records.
   
• Success Tips: Provide accurate disclosures and work with a tax professional.
   
• Benefit: Settle your debt for less than you owe—sometimes for a fraction of the balance.

• Eligibility: Show that essential living expenses exceed income, leaving no disposable funds.
   
• Proof: Provide documentation using IRS forms like 433-F.
   
• Duration: Lasts until your finances improve or the IRS’s 10-year collection statute expires.
   
• Comparison: CNC halts collections temporarily, while OIC reduces debt permanently.

• What It Is: A plan to pay down debt in smaller, manageable installments when full payment isn’t possible.
   
• Eligibility: Demonstrate financial hardship and inability to pay in full.
   
• Benefit: Affordable monthly payments and protection from aggressive IRS actions.
   
• Negotiation Tip: Submit a detailed financial statement; a tax professional can often secure better terms.

• Qualification: Typically, available if your debt is below a set threshold and all returns are filed.
   
• Advantages: Fewer documents required, faster approval, and simple online application.
   
• Comparison: Streamlined = quicker, less paperwork. Full Installment Agreement = for complex cases.