7 Options for Resolving Your Tax Debt

15 Dec 7 Options for Resolving Your Tax Debt

Posted at 04:51h in Tax Blog by The Tax Defenders

There are many reasons people fall behind on their tax debt: they’re too busy to file, they have gone through a life-altering event (divorce, death in the family) that caused them to miss deadlines, they didn’t have enough money to file, etc.

Tax debt can feel overwhelming and oppressive, and many people find it easiest to deal with it by running from it. The truth is, the longer you wait, the bigger the problem will become as interest and penalties continue to add up.

The best option is to face your tax debt head on, and fortunately, there are quite a few options for resolving it. Many people are surprised to find that they’re not in as much trouble as they think with the IRS and that the path to paying off their tax debts isn’t as painful as they had feared.

Below, you will find a chart with seven tax resolution options. Each option is compared and contrasted according to 15 different criteria (how to qualify, ease of submission, amount of financial disclosure required, etc.)

To get started with your tax resolution, familiarize yourself with these options and their pros and cons. Then, you may want to contact tax relief professionals to review your case and help you determine the best solution for your situation and apply for the needed relief. Though you may be new to tax resolution, these people are not. They know the ins and outs of IRS policies and practices and can help you get out of tax debt in the most advantageous way.

Read on to learn more about your tax resolution options and start on the path toward a life free of tax debt:

	Fresh Start Program	Offer in Compromise (OIC)	Currently Not Collectible (CNC)	Partial Payment Installment Agreement (PPIA)	Complex Installment Agreement (CIA)	Penalty Abatement	1040X Form
Qualification. How do you qualify for this program?	Anyone will qualify if balance is below 100K	Financial based. The IRS reviews your ability or inability to pay back your balance owed.	Financial based. The IRS reviews your ability or inability to pay back your balance owed.	Financial based. The IRS reviews your ability or inability to pay back your balance owed.	Anyone will qualify if balance is over 100K	Anyone will qualify	Anyone will qualify
Full Payment of Tax Debt. Will I be paying back my tax obligation in full?	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	It will depend on the amended tax return
Cooperation of the IRS. Is the IRS willing to work with me on this? What is the degree of difficulty when working with the IRS on this?	High	Low	Medium	Medium	Low	Low	Medium
Balance Threshholds. Do I need to owe a specific amount to the IRS in order to qualify for this program?	Up to 100K	10K and above	None	None	Over 100K	No	No
Ease of Submission. How difficult is it to prepare and make a proposal submission to the IRS?	Medium	High or Difficult	Medium	Medium	High or Difficult	High or Difficult	Medium
Financial Disclosure. To what degree do I need to disclose my personal financial situation when working with the IRS?	Low	High. A significant amount of personal financial information will need to be disclosed.	Medium. Personal financial information will be required.	Medium. Personal financial information will be required.	High	N/A	N/A
Marital Status. Does my marital status impact this program?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Opportunity for Savings. Is it possible to reduce my tax debt with this program?	No	High	High	High	No	Yes	It will depend on the amended tax return
Collection Expiration Date Considerations. Is it important to evaluate my CSED's when working with the IRS on this?	Yes. Older balances will create larger payments	Yes. CSED's will be a factor when determining whether to pursue this program.	Yes. CSED evaluation is critical with this program. Understanding CSED's provides a strong opportunity for tax savings.	Yes. CSED evaluation is critical with this program. Understanding CSED's provides a strong opportunity for tax savings.	Yes. Older balances will create larger payments	N/A	N/A
Timeline up to Acceptance. How long will it take the IRS to accept, process and review my initial proposal for resolution?	Up to 1 month	1 to 3 months	1 to 3 months	1 to 3 months	Up to 3 months	Up to 3 months	Up to 3 months
Timeline to Completion of Plan. Once my initial proposal is processed and reviewed, how long will it take to complete the process?	1 to 3 months	10 to 16 months	Up to 6 months	Up to 6 months	Up to 9 months	Up to 12 months	Up to 12 months
Lien Filings. Will tax liens be filed against me?	Liens can be filed if balances exceed 25K	Liens will be removed once the OIC is accepted	Liens Filed	Liens Filed	Liens Filed	N/A	N/A
Credit Rating. Will this resolution impact my credit rating?	If total balances exceed 25K, liens can be filed, which impact your credit rating.	Your credit rating can improve once this program is accepted and tax liens are removed.	Liens remain on the account until the balances expire. This could impact credit rating	Liens remain on the account until the balances expire. This could impact credit rating	Liens remain on the account until the balances expire. This could impact credit rating	No	No
Risk of Default. Once this resolution is accepted, is there risk for default?	High. Once accepted, this program can default if a future tax return is filed late or new balances are generated from filing that are not paid in full.	High. Once an OIC is accepted, a taxpayer must file all future tax returns on time and cannot generate future balances for the next five years.	Low. However, the IRS reserves the right to re-evaluate personal finances in the future if circumstances change.	Low. However, the IRS reserves the right to re-evaluate personal finances in the future if circumstances change.	High. Once accepted, this program can default if a future tax return is filed late or new balances are generated from filing that are not paid in full.	N/A	N/A
Future Refunds. Once this program is accepted, can the IRS take future refunds?	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	N/A

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T. C. - Sep 7, 2016 | Naples, FL

“Best option!”

After researching my situation, The Tax Defenders promptly got in touch with me to discuss my options. Turns out my best option was to continue with the agreement I already had. They did not try to push me into doing anything that they would profit from and I appreciated their honesty.

A. B. - Aug 29, 2016 | Hickory Hills, IL

“Very wonderful to discover an honest firm”

I desire to thank The Tax Defenders and George Diversiev for their prompt, kind, and most of all honest review of my Tax Lien situation. Very wonderful to discover an honest firm with people dedicated to honesty rather than just profit for themselves. Even though they were not able to assist in my situation, they quickly explained the legal ins and outs to me in a clear and understandable way, rather than attempting to bleed me out of meager resources. I am happy with their advice and assistance.

R. H. - Aug 25, 2016

“Your honesty was refreshing!”

I talked to two dozen firms that claimed to be able to lower the amount of taxes I owed by up to 90% and have the tax lien removed from my house. The Tax Defenders were the only firm that didn't try to sell me anything and didn't ask for money up front. After reviewing my case they were honest enough to tell me that there wasn't anything that could be done. The lien couldn't be lifted and, because of my low income, I wouldn't qualify for any of the other tax reduction programs. Thanks George, for answering my questions and confirming my suspicions. Your honesty was refreshing.

John Y. - Aug 22, 2016

“They are “THE REAL DEAL “”

I was so glad I called the Tax Defenders. They are "THE REAL DEAL ". No doubt they are there to help no matter what. I was so worried, but they made me feel so comfortable talking about all my IRS concerns. They guided me to make the best decision and I was very impressed. Thanks so much. It meant a lot to me how sincere and caring you truly are.

B. M. - Aug 10, 2016

“I was impressed with his professionalism and honesty”

I recently called The Tax Defenders (TTD Tax Inc) with several questions regarding possible resolutions to my outstanding federal taxes. I spoke with Mr. Derek Bergmann for approximately 1 - 2 hours. He provided outstanding advice that made sense. He did not try and convince me to pay any monies and then provide NO service. More importantly, he was an attorney - not an office rep reading from a script. I was impressed with his professionalism and honesty. I will contact Mr. Bergmann again if needed in the future.

T. C. - Jul 31, 2016

“George was a respectable and knowledgeable”

The Tax Defenders was a helpful corporation that put our minds at ease. George was a respectable and knowledgeable person when we explained our situation. He listened to every worry and explained every step we would be going through. If you need advice on a tax situation you should call this firm.

M.P. - Jul 29, 2016 | Mapleville, RI

“I thank you Derek!”

I like how honestly Derek Bergmann explained how The Tax Defenders could help me with my taxes I owed to the IRS. He is knowledgeable & knows what he’s talking about. It was a great relief to me that he and this company would go out of their way to help settle my taxes. I am thrilled with him & this company and would recommend them to anyone. I thank you Derek and am looking forward to working with you on my taxes.

M. A. - Jul 15, 2016 | Vancouver, WA

“This is a very reputable and trustworthy business”

The Tax Defenders were different from the very beginning. Their initial contact postcard was straightforward and didn’t use the scare tactics that many of the other firms that contacted me had used. And of course I threw the “scarers” into the trash immediately. When I called The Tax Defenders, I spoke with George Diversiev and he listened very carefully while I explained the tax situation in which I found myself. He was very straightforward, asking me a couple of key questions and then informing me of what they could accomplish for me. He also pointed out the fact that it would take a much longer period of time than the six weeks which I had available before the closing of the sale of my house. Although they couldn’t resolve my immediate problem, I appreciated their honesty and the fact that they did not ask me to pay money ($3,500-$5,000) up front (which others had asked for) knowing that nothing could be done in the six week time frame. This is a very reputable and trustworthy business.

C. H. - Jul 7, 2016

“I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to resolve tax issues”

I received information from The Tax Defenders about a potential issue with my taxes. I decided to give them a call based off of the useful information provided in their pamphlet. They did not disappoint. I spoke with Derek for a few minutes about the situation and he quickly got to work on helping me. He let me know that they would do some research on what was going on with my account, and then present me with a few options on how to proceed. From the initial call to now, Derek has helped me to easily understand the issues I was dealing with and my options for resolution. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to resolve tax issues.

V. S. - Jun 23, 2016 Tustin, CA

“I was pleasantly and professionally supported by The Tax Defenders”

I was pleasantly and professionally supported by The Tax Defenders, especially Kelly and Jillian who went above and beyond my highest expectations. My biggest mistake in this whole process was not calling The Tax Defenders sooner and that mistake cost me nearly $8,000. The IRS Officer who was assigned to my case used aggressive collection efforts in an attempt to collect over $60,000 and immediately placed a levy against my Social Security retirement for $1,039 a month. The bottom line is that I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome and I would like to offer my sincere congratulations and thanks for a job well done. Thank you!

M. B. - Jun 22, 2016 | Crossville, TN

“Kelly was very professional, honest and credible”

The staff (Kelly in particular) provided me with some invaluable and free advice. She was very professional, honest and credible. Most importantly, she illustrated her personal care and integrity for her profession and the company where she works.

G. S. - Jun 22, 2016

“Honest and didn’t try to persuade me to purchase their services knowing it would just waste my money.”

I spoke with George D. at The Tax Defenders. He was very helpful and kind to me. Even though he was unable to help me with my tax situation, at least he was honest and didn't try to persuade me to purchase their services knowing it would just waste my money. Thanks for your time and the help that you were able to provide me.

John C - Jun 14, 2016

“They eased my fears and offered many solutions to my problem”

I have had an amazing experience with The Tax Defenders. Finding out you owe the IRS money is scary and The Tax Defenders were there for me. They answered phones within one ring and thoroughly and knowledgeably answered all my questions promptly and satisfactorily. They eased my fears and offered many solutions to my problem. I would highly recommend them to anyone with any tax IRS questions. They are definitely the experts !!

S. R. - Jun 10, 2016

“The Tax Defenders are the best thing that happened to us”

The Tax Defenders are the best thing that happened to my husband & me besides our children being born. They made an Offer in Compromise on our behalf to the IRS & we went from owing the IRS over $45,000 to $3,000 thanks to The Tax Defenders. They sure know their business. Each person that we spoke to was so nice, caring, and showed real interest in our case as if ours was the only case they were working on. We would recommend The Tax Defenders to anyone.

Rex B. - Feb 18, 2016

“The Tax Defenders handled my case professionally and efficiently”

The Tax Defenders handled my case professionally and efficiently with a very positive resolution. I appreciate that they were honest and candid about my desired outcome with my tax problems. They told it accurately and directly when I hoped to get amplified results like you read online from some other companies. My outcome turned out extremely well. While nobody likes dealing with the IRS, it is nice to have a competent company in your corner. Bravo Tax Defenders. You did a great job.

J. L. - Jan 1, 2016

“With one phone call, and in 15 minutes, they clearly explained my options, even though they were not able to help me. Who does that???”

I have spent hours and hours with Tax Recovery firms promising to get my tax burden reduced to a fraction of what I owed, even though I communicated I had already tried with other firms. The pursuit is relentless with some of those guys; and there seems to be little concern for taking on work and not being able to deliver. In the end, none of them were successful in abating my tax debt even $10. The Tax Defenders were very different; I received a letter in the mail from them indicating I had received a Tax Lien recently and that I should call them to discuss options. With one phone call, and in 15 minutes, they clearly explained my options, even though they were not able to help me. Who does that??? No cost tax advice! So, if you have tax problems and feel like you need help, start with The Tax Defenders. You will get nothing but the truth from competent people who know the law and how to use it to your best advantage. If I'm ever in a position to use their services, I won't hesitate; I don't trust the other pay-to-play firms.

Keith K.

“It was awesome how they took care of everything and worked with my finances. They were able to resolve 100% of the money owed. I am glad that I called them.”

I was worried when I received the notice about the amount owed and quickly reached out to TheTax Defenders. It was awesome how they took care of everything and worked with my finances. They were able to resolve 100% of the money owed. I am glad that I called them.

Patricia A.

“I want to thank all of you for everything you’ve done for me. I’m finally clear of this hanging over me for a long, long time.”

I want to thank all of you for everything that you’ve done for me. I’m finally clear of this hanging over me for a long, long time. I now feel like I can proceed with my life… I will never forget you all for it. Thank You.

Paul R.

“I would recommend you to anybody else who needs help with their income tax problems”

I would like to thank George and his staff for helping me out and working with me on my IRS problem. Oh man! You just don’t know how much of a relief (it is) for me to know what had just happened when I got through talking with George and The Tax Defenders. I would just like to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for making my day and helping me with this bad situation. I would recommend you to anybody else who needs help with their income tax problems. Thank you again.

Danny S.

“I really, really appreciate it. I would recommend them to anyone, to anyone.”

They’ve pulled me through so many things, I will forever be grateful to them. I owed $63,000 in taxes when I contacted The Tax Defenders. My debt was reduced to $465. I really appreciate everything they’ve done. I really, really appreciate it. I would recommend them to anyone, to anyone. They’ve helped me through every process. In every way they have done this. Thank you so much, that’s all I can say to them. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Gail C.

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