Fresh Start Program permits taxpayers with back taxes, to enter into an agreement that extends payment over months, but no longer than 5-6 years. Direct debit payments are required and you must provide:
An Installment Agreement, a payment plan that is offered by the Fresh Start Program, is an agreement to pay monthly. This agreement allows taxpayers to make monthly payments to the IRS for a set amount. These payments are made directly to the taxpayer's tax debt and will continue until it is fully paid. You will not be subject to IRS collection letters or penalties if you have an installment plan. This plan can also be used to demonstrate to the IRS that your willingness to pay off your debt. The downside to this plan is that the IRS can continue to add interest to your total debt even if you pay less monthly under the Fresh Start Program. The IRS can include interest in your outstanding account balance, so you may end up paying more than what you originally owed. Although an Installment Agreement is valid for Fresh Start tax relief, it is not easy to reach an agreement with the IRS about a fair monthly payment. If you hire a professional tax relief firm to represent you, your chances of making smaller monthly payments are higher.
Without sufficient evidence, the IRS will not accept any request for tax relief under the Fresh Start Initiative. Send as many supporting documents as possible when submitting a request. The best evidence to support the strict IRS Fresh Start Program requirements is documentation. Documentation you will need to include, but is not limited, doctor/medical reports, fire department reports and insurance claims. You also need student loan statements, student loan statements, death certificates, and other documentation. A letter explaining your personal circumstances and the reasons you cannot pay your tax debt should be included with your Form 843. To be eligible for tax relief under the Fresh Start Program, all missing or unfiled tax returns must be filed. Your estimated tax payments must also be current and your withholdings must be accurate. All filings from the past six months must also be correct or current. Contacting a professional tax relief firm is the best way to avoid your request being denied. A tax relief company can assist you in filing a letter of appeal even if your request is denied by the IRS.