IRS Fresh Start Program

IRS Fresh Start Tax Program

IRS Fresh Start Program

The IRS Fresh Start program is a vital initiative designed to assist individuals and small businesses struggling with outstanding tax debts. Launched to alleviate the burden of tax liabilities and make it easier for taxpayers to regain financial stability, the Fresh Start program offers flexible payment options and a more forgiving approach to tax debt resolution. By simplifying the process and reducing the penalties, the program aims to make it possible for more taxpayers to manage their debts effectively, helping them avoid severe consequences like tax liens.

Among the benefits of the Fresh Start program are the ability to spread payments over a longer duration through an installment agreement, the reduction of penalties, and the possibility of settling tax debts for less than the full amount owed under the Offer in Compromise (OIC) option. These measures are intended not only to ease the financial strain on individuals and businesses but also to encourage compliance with tax laws and ensure that taxpayers can maintain their financial footing without overwhelming tax burdens.

Qualifications for the IRS Fresh Start program include:

Owing $50,000 or Less: Taxpayers must owe $50,000 or less in combined tax, penalties, and interest, and be able to pay their debt in full within six years.
Compliance with Filing Requirements: All required tax returns must have been filed.
Direct Debit Payments: For an installment agreement, taxpayers must agree to monthly direct debit payments.
Employment Tax Deposits: Businesses must be current on federal employment tax deposits.
No Major Defaults: No defaults on previous installment agreements or OICs.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN): Taxpayers must have a valid ITIN or Social Security number.

Contact Attorney Wagman to discuss exempt assets and decide if this program is right for you and your financial future.

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