FAQs for Disaster VictimsThis section contains guidance for people affected by disasters as well as answers to commonly asked questions.
If you have a large tax debt that you cannot pay immediately, you should learn more about the Fresh Start Program. If you are unable to pay the entire amount but still need financial assistance, this debt relief option may be a good choice.
You should consider learning more about the Fresh Start Program if you’re a taxpayer with a massive tax debt burden that you can’t pay off immediately. This debt relief option can also help you if you can pay off the entire amount, but would endure financial hardship if you did so.
Our experts can help you navigate the Fresh Start Program application process. Call us at 833-419-RISE (77473) for more information. To learn about TaxRise services and updates on the IRS Fresh Start Program 2021, please visit our blog. Click the site menu to see client success stories. You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
A Fresh Start Program could be available for businesses with outstanding taxes. The following requirements are required in order to qualify for the Fresh Start Program.
Although not all people will be eligible for these options, the IRS will work with each individual to determine which relief option is best for you. The Fresh Start program benefits both taxpayers and the IRS.
Currently Non-Collectible status is not a Fresh Start tax program like the others. It's a status and not a form for tax relief. If the taxpayer is unable to pay their taxes, the IRS may place them in Currently Non Collectible Status. This status does not automatically remove tax debt but it does stop collection activities. This includes wage garnishments, bank levies and tax liens. The Currently Non-Collectible status allows taxpayers to receive Fresh Start tax relief in peace without the IRS following them. You must meet the IRS Fresh Start Program requirements to be eligible for Currently Not-Collectible Status. We discuss these qualifications below. Before requesting the status from the IRS, it is a good idea to consult a tax professional. The IRS will try to convince you to accept terms that are better for you if you apply for the IRS Fresh Start Initiative Program by yourself. The IRS will resume collecting on your payments once the Currently Non-Collectible status ends. They will also continue to send letters and phone calls threatening penalties. Tax relief companies can help you maintain your Currently Non-Collectible Status as long as you can and help you plan for when you will leave Non-Collectible Status.
You should consider learning more about the Fresh Start Program if you’re a taxpayer with a massive tax debt burden that you can’t pay off immediately. This debt relief option can also help you if you can pay off the entire amount, but would endure financial hardship if you did so.
The IRS offers tax relief solutions that are available to taxpayers at all levels. You may qualify depending on your financial situation for certain types of relief. Talk to a tax professional to learn more about what relief options you may be eligible for.
The IRS Fresh Start Program is available to taxpayers who are willing to repay their debts in installments using a direct payment arrangement. The IRS Fresh Start Program allows tax-paying individuals who are eligible to do so in smaller amounts and with fewer penalties.
IR-2021-210, Additional Hurricane Ida relief from IRS: Sept. 15, Oct. 15 deadlines, other dates further extended to Jan. 3 for parts of Mississippi; Nov. 1 deadline still applies to the rest of the state
If the offer was not submitted with all required fees, it is possible to have it rejected. The IRS has two years from the date of receipt to decide whether or not the Offer was accepted. If the IRS does not make a decision by the deadline, the offer will be accepted immediately
For more information regarding how to apply for the IRS Fresh Start Program, please call us for a tax case review.
If you have a large tax debt that you cannot pay immediately, you should learn more about the Fresh Start Program. If you are unable to pay the entire amount but still need financial assistance, this debt relief option may be a good choice.
Taxpayer Advocate ServiceThe Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization that works within the IRS. They assist taxpayers in resolving problems with IRS and suggest changes to prevent them from happening again.
OICs can be accepted by the IRS in certain circumstances. For example, if the IRS has "doubt about liability", or if the payment of the entire tax bill would cause an economic hardship or if exceptional circumstances make it unfair or inequitable to pay the full tax bill.
Economic Impact Payments, advance payments of the Child Tax Credit and more are part of your coronavirus relief.
Additional tools that the IRS offers to taxpayers who owe income taxes include Installment Agreements and Payment Plans.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers special tax help to individuals and businesses hurt by a major disaster or emergency.
If you meet the guidelines, you don't have to pay the application fees or the initial downpayment. This will depend upon the size and income of your family, where you live, as well as your monthly household earnings. If you have a three-person family or your household's monthly income is less than $3997, the initial fees are waived.
Obviously, you’ll want to offer as little as possible. Of course, it’s not that simple. How small of an offer the IRS will accept will depend on your financial condition, and you will need to reveal that in great detail on Form 433-A (for wage-earners and the self-employed) or 433-B (for businesses).