But I Don’t Owe This! When to Use a “Doubt as to Liability” Offer in Compromise It may sound to good to be true, but if you feel you do not owe some part of your tax debt, you can raise your concerns to the IRS. This is called a doubt as to liability offer in compromise. Let’s first take a step … [Read more...]
Settle Your Tax Dispute with an Offer in Compromise
What is an Offer-in-Compromise Doubt as to Liability? Did you know that you can settle your IRS debt if you disagree with the amount due? Most settlements are done because the taxpayer cannot pay but the IRS will settle if you genuinely dispute what you owe. This type of offer is called doubt as to … [Read more...]
Paying for Your Offer – Which is the Best Way?
Paying for Your Offer In Compromise - Which is the Best Way? We have talked a lot about offers-in-compromise but a question not often asked is: which way is best to pay for the offer? The answer may surprise you. Fees Before addressing how the offer is paid for, let’s briefly touch on fees. … [Read more...]
Are There Downsides to an Offer-in-Compromise?
What are the Cons of an Offer-in-Compromise? Nothing comes in life for free. Offers are no different. I can list off about a dozen things which could make an offer a bad idea. I will talk about the top three things as this is what gets people 90% of the time. I will also be doing a podcast, to be … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy or Offer in Compromise? What is the Difference?
Bankruptcy versus Offer in Compromise, A Comparison What is Different? Bankruptcy OIC Who runs the process A court process where IRS is just one of many creditors. An administrative process controlled by the IRS. Which tax debts are dischargeable Tax debts are generally only … [Read more...]
IRS Offer in Compromise – How Much Do I Offer?
How Much Do I Offer to Qualify for an IRS Offer-in-Compromise? This post is a continuation of a series on the IRS offer-in-compromise program. Click here and here to read about the OIC process and programs. In this post, I am going to get right to the heart of it. How much do I need to offer the … [Read more...]
