Offer in compromise
Ask whether a settlement assessment is appropriate. An offer depends on eligibility, financial information and IRS acceptance.
Read about offer in compromise →Tax debt assistance
Tax relief help
When the IRS balance is unclear, start by describing what seems different. If the amount is understood but difficult to pay, explain that separately and ask about relevant assistance.
What to expect when you call
A useful first conversation should explain the help available and what happens next.
1. Describe the issue
Explain the balance, IRS letter or payment difficulty you want addressed. Mention any date or instruction shown in a notice.
2. Discuss the proposed help
Ask which information is needed, what the work includes and how fees and responsibilities are explained.
3. Understand the next action
Clarify what you should provide, who handles follow-up and which current IRS requirements apply to the process.
Tax relief services and guidance
Explore the subject that best matches your concern, or call if you are unsure where to begin.
IRS notices
Understand what your IRS notice requests, which tax year it concerns and what response or deadline needs attention.
Read about irs notices →Payment plans
Discuss paying an IRS balance over time, the application requirements and what continuing payments would involve.
Read about payment plans →Tax relief options
Compare help for back taxes, payment difficulty and penalty questions, and understand what the proposed assistance covers.
Read about tax relief options →Get an explanation that fits the concern
A notice review can help clarify a proposed change or request, while payment-plan assistance concerns paying an established balance over time. Settlement assessment is a different process. Ask why a particular service is being proposed, what supporting information is needed and how follow-up works. A useful explanation should make those differences easier to act on.
Useful next steps
Eligibility, payment terms and IRS decisions depend on the applicable process and your circumstances. A conversation does not guarantee a particular outcome.