You’re terrified. You’ve racked up a huge debt to the IRS. You owe them a lot of money. You’ve been hiding and hoping that tax relief will somehow fall from the sky. It’s not going to happen. Perhaps agents have been calling you. Perhaps they’ve sent you certified letters. Perhaps your assets are starting to be seized. In hardly no time at all the situation has spun out of control. Lucky for you tax relief is out there. But it won’t fall out of the sky—you need to pursue it. Don’t do this alone. Experts are available that can help you make sense of your options and put it all behind you.
Most people are terrified of the IRS and with good reason. There are some pretty frightening tools that they use against people to force payment. They most certainly will assess penalties like fees and interest that will continue to build up until the debt is repaid. In a very short time a big tax debt grows to be completely unmanageable. Their agents are super aggressive calling you and sending certified letters. An agent can show up at your house to talk with you in person. They can even garnish your wages and seize your bank accounts. But they also have tools for tax relief and most people don’t realize this.
If you’re like most people you are way too stressed out about your tax debt to negotiate with the IRS for tax relief. Find an expert who has a winning track record working for people just like you. You want someone who knows all the different options and can help you work through this complex system. Since it seems like they took cues from the Inquisition to maximize the torture and frustration of taxpayers, you’ll need this help to make sure you don’t miss any deadlines or make any missteps. These are the kinds of mistakes that cost money and could make you start over from the beginning.
There are a number of different types of tax relief out there and you want an expert who knows all the ins and outs. For those whose tax debt isn’t too big, an installment agreement might be a good option. “Currently not collectible status” stops the collection process as long as you are unable to pay. But interest still accrues and you have to do everything exactly right. The Holy Grail of all the tax relief is the Offer in Compromise (OIC). The OIC allows the taxpayer to offer a payment that is often much smaller than the amount owed. But this miracle comes at a price: it can take a very long time and is a highly complex process. An expert can give you your best shot at success.
Things may look bad. The frustration and fear may seem unbearable. But square your shoulders and make the decision to meet the problem head on. Don’t let your fear get the best of you and don’t give the IRS the opportunity to use all their scary tools on you. Find an expert who can find the tax relief tool that’s best for you. She’ll help you jump through every hoop and meet every deadline so you can successfully settle your problem. You’ll be able to breathe easier once your tax debt is behind you.