Choosing a Tax Compromise is a complicated process, requiring numerous forms, application fees, and financial and documentation details. Generally, an offer is accepted if it meets one of three conditions. If your offer is acceptable, you can choose to pay the entire balance in one lump sum or make periodic payments directly to the IRS. The IRS will review your financial information before accepting the offer. Here are some tips to help you make the best decision:
Offers in Compromise
Treasury contacts taxpayers and third parties to discuss an Offer in Tax Compromis. This letter states what information the government needs to consider the taxpayer’s offer in Compromise. The letter identifies a deadline for the taxpayer to provide the required information. If the taxpayer fails to provide this information by the deadline, the offer will be rejected. A taxpayer may appeal a rejected Offer in Tax Compromise. For more information on the process, read this article.
Before filing an Offer in Tax Compromise, make sure you understand the process. The IRS will likely reject an offer that’s too low. If you have secured debt, it will exceed your assets, so the IRS will likely reject your offer. You must provide the IRS with enough details to determine your amount of excess monthly income. Providing the IRS with incorrect information may also lead to rejection. If you’re unsure if you qualify, use the IRS’s pre-qualifier tool.
Application process
If you are interested in applying for a tax compromise, the first step is contacting the Treasury. Once you’ve done this, the Treasury will begin the collection process. This is the process where Treasury will evaluate the taxpayer’s financial situation and determine whether there is doubt as to his or her ability to make future payments. If the taxpayer makes an offer in compromise that’s clearly frivolous, Treasury will request additional information. Then, the tax collector will make a decision on the offer in compromise.
When applying for a tax compromise, it’s imperative to fill out Form 656 completely. You should indicate all tax liabilities, including unpaid ones, on the square and describe each period or year. If you leave out a liability, you can amend the application before it is accepted by the IRS. Also, make sure that the amount you send along with the offer is labeled correctly. Otherwise, the IRS could send back your offer without a right to appeal it.
Minimum payment required
You can reduce your debt by making an offer in compromise. The IRS will accept a lower offer if you have an ongoing business. In such cases, the IRS will conduct field calls to validate the assets. If the offer is lower than the RCP, the IRS will accept the offer. The IRS values taxpayer assets at net realizable equity (QSV), which is less than fair market value. If you do not meet this requirement, the IRS may reject your offer.
The amount of the minimum payment required for tax compromise is determined by Treasury. It will look at the taxpayer’s current financial condition to determine whether or not the debt will be collectible. The minimum payment required for tax compromise must exceed the taxpayer’s present income and assets. The taxpayer must also have a reasonable prospect of increasing their income or assets. If the taxpayer does not meet these requirements, the offer in compromise will not be accepted. Click here to get a free consultation with an Oregon tax attorney.