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This memorandum provides guidance and analysis regarding an offer in compromise submitted by a taxpayer, specifically focusing on employment tax issues and the basis for accepting the offer.

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How to fill out Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise

1. Gather all necessary financial documents, including income statements, expense reports, and asset information.
2. Complete Form 656, Offer in Compromise, ensuring all personal details are accurate.
3. Fill out the Section related to your proposed offer amount, explaining your reason for this offer.
4. Document your financial situation in Form 433-A or Form 433-B, providing a detailed breakdown of your income, expenses, and assets.
5. Include any supporting documents that validate your claims, such as pay stubs or bank statements.
6. Sign and date the forms where required.
7. Submit your completed forms and any required payments to the IRS, ensuring you keep copies for your records.

Who needs Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise?

1. Individuals or businesses struggling to pay their tax debts to the IRS.
2. Taxpayers who have experienced financial hardship or significant income loss.
3. People seeking to settle their tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.

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What percentage does the IRS usually settle for?

The taxpayer has a right to specify the particular tax liability to which the IRS will apply the 20 percent payment. Periodic payment offer – An offer is called a "periodic payment offer" under the tax law if it's payable in 6 or more monthly installments and within 24 months after the offer is accepted.

Does the IRS usually accept an offer in compromise?

In most cases, the IRS won't accept an OIC unless the amount offered by a taxpayer is equal to or greater than the reasonable collection potential (RCP). The RCP is how the IRS measures the taxpayer's ability to pay.

What is the IRS 6 year rule?

At its core, the six-year compliance rule is a policy the IRS uses when working with taxpayers who haven't filed in a while. It allows them to get back into compliance by filing just the last six years of tax returns — even if they've missed more than six years of filings.

Is an IRS offer in compromise a good idea?

An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be a legitimate option if you can't pay your full tax liability or doing so creates a financial hardship.

How much should I offer on my offer in compromise?

Figuring out the optimal amount to offer the IRS is not easy. It takes a lot of experience to know where the sweet spot lies for any given case. In general though, you can start off with an estimate of 1 year worth of your disposable income and add to that any valuable assets you can sell for additional cash.

What are the consequences of offer in compromise?

If your offer in compromise is accepted: You must pay the offer amount in ance with the terms of your acceptance agreement. The IRS will keep any tax refund, including interest due, as the result of an overpayment of any tax or other liability due through the date the IRS accepts your offer in compromise.

What is the downside to offer in compromise for the IRS?

For example, the requirements for accepting an OIC are stringent. Taxpayers are required to have low monthly income and practically no assets. You may end up wasting time and money on trying to settle when that effort could have been applied toward a better resolution.

What is the form 656 offer in compromise?

Use Form 656 when applying for an offer in compromise (OIC), which is an agreement between you and the IRS that settles your tax liabilities for less than the full amount that you owe.

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What is Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise?

Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise is a process that allows individuals to settle their tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed, based on their financial situation and ability to pay.

Who is required to file Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise?

Individuals and businesses that owe back taxes to the IRS and wish to negotiate a settlement for less than the full tax amount are required to file for Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise.

How to fill out Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise?

To fill out Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise, taxpayers must complete Form 656, along with Form 433-A or Form 433-B to provide detailed financial information, and submit these forms to the IRS.

What is the purpose of Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise?

The purpose of Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise is to provide a way for taxpayers experiencing financial hardship to settle their tax debts, allowing for a fresh start and relief from overwhelming tax obligations.

What information must be reported on Technical Assistance - Offer In Compromise?

Taxpayers must report their financial information, including income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and any applicable special circumstances that affect their ability to pay the full tax amount owed.