Is there really an IRS Fresh Start Program?

You may be eligible for Child Tax Credit payments even if you have not filed taxes recently. Not everyone is required to file taxes. While the deadline to sign up for monthly Child Tax Credit payments this year was November 15, you can still claim the full credit of up to $3,600 per child by filing a tax return next year.

You should have understood this article if you owe the IRS and cannot pay your tax debt fully.

Penalty relief can be obtained automatically. It is automatic, meaning that taxpayers who are eligible do not have to apply. Penalties will be waived if already assessed. If the penalties have been paid, the taxpayer will receive either a credit or a refund.

For special circumstances to be highlighted by IRS, send a note to your Collection Information Summary (Form432-A). Your letter doesn't have to be long or formal. However, it should not exceed one or two pages. It is important to attach medical records as well as statements from your doctors. If your medical records are not sufficient to show the severity of your condition, you can write a description.

During the call, you'll be informed if your penalty reduction has been approved. If you are not able to get relief over the phone we will tell you. You can also request relief in writing by completing Form 843, Claim of Refund and Request For Abatement.

If a taxpayer is able to pay the tax due through installment agreements or other means, they won't be eligible for an offer in compromise (OIC). The IRS states that it will not accept an Offer in Compromise unless the offered amount is equal or greater than the reasonable collection possibility.

It is important to evaluate your tax situation as well as your personal finances in order to determine the best way of paying the lowest amount. Focusing only on the OIC could lead to an expensive misstep that can leave you with a tax problem. Jackson Hewitt’s Tax Resolution Hub provides assistance in developing a strategy to solve your tax problems.

We've only briefly covered the basics of this program. We are available to answer any questions you may have, to give you a definitive answer about eligibility, and to help you apply for the Fresh Start Initiative. No matter what your situation, our friendly, qualified tax professionals can help you find the best way to move forward.

You will wait. You wait. You pray. The IRS says, Yes, Mr. Smith. Thank you for the Alexander Hamilton. We will gladly forgive you for the rest.