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Form 656-A is no longer available electronically as a 'stand-alone' item; it is contained in the 7-2004 revision of Form 656, Offer in Compromise package, catalog number 16728N.
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How to fill out Form 656-A

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Obtain Form 656-A from the official USCIS website or the local USCIS office.
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Fill out the top section with your personal information, including your name, address, and contact details.
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Indicate the type of application for which you are requesting a fee waiver.
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Provide the information about your income, including your household size and monthly expenses.
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Attach any required supporting documentation, such as evidence of income, proof of expenses, and any relevant financial documents.
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Review the completed form for any errors or omissions.
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Sign and date the form to certify the information provided is true and complete.
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Submit the form along with your application to the appropriate USCIS address or office.

Who needs Form 656-A?

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Individuals who cannot afford to pay the application fees for certain immigration forms.
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Low-income applicants who are applying for immigration benefits and require a fee waiver.
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Certain specific groups, such as those receiving government assistance or demonstrating financial hardship.
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You must remain in compliance with filing and payment of all tax returns for a period of five years from the date the offer in compromise is accepted, including any extensions.
Form 656(s) – you must submit individual and business tax debt (Corporation/ LLC/ Partnership) on separate Forms 656. $205 application fee (non-refundable). Initial payment (non-refundable) for each Form 656.
The cons include: With this method, you are able to reduce what you owe. However, you also surrender your right to tax credits that you may have access to each year. This could mean your tax return could be lowered each year going forward. OIC does create a public record.
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.
An Offer in Compromise (OIC) does not directly impact your credit score, as the IRS does not report OICs to credit bureaus. However, the related processes, such as federal tax liens filed for unpaid taxes, can indirectly affect your credit. Tax liens, which are public records, can significantly lower your score.
Qualifications for Tax Relief The IRS ultimately determines whether you qualify for debt forgiveness. However, the agency generally considers taxpayers who meet these criteria: a total tax debt balance of $50,000 or less, and a total income below $100,000 for individuals (or $200,000 for married couples).
Lump sum: Submit an initial payment of 20% of the total offer amount with your application. If we accept your offer, you'll receive written confirmation.
You want to eliminate the outstanding tax debt as much as possible. Luckily, there are options for you to consider. “How much will the IRS usually settle for?” For a short answer, the IRS usually settles for whatever amount is feasible for a taxpayer to pay back.

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Form 656-A is an application used by individuals to request an installment agreement to pay off their tax debts over time.
Individuals who owe federal tax debts and wish to establish a payment plan with the IRS are required to file Form 656-A.
To fill out Form 656-A, you need to provide your personal information, details of the tax debt, and the proposed payment plan, and submit it to the IRS along with any required fees.
The purpose of Form 656-A is to allow taxpayers to formalize an agreement with the IRS to pay their tax liabilities in installments rather than in a lump sum.
Form 656-A requires reporting of personal identification information, details of the tax owed, proposed payment amounts, and financial information to assess the taxpayer's ability to pay.
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