How to Negotiate an IRS Payment Plan for Back Taxes: A Step-by-Step Guide
The IRS is one of the most persistent creditors you will ever face, but they are also surprisingly predictable. If you o …
The April Surprise: What Happens if I Don’t Withhold Enough Taxes?
For most Americans, tax season is a time to wait for a refund check. But for a growing number of taxpayers, especially g …
Back Taxes vs. Tax Evasion: When Is It a Crime?
For many people, discovering they owe the IRS money triggers a single, terrifying question: "Am I going to jail?" Pop cu …
Help! I Just Received an IRS Notice of Intent to Levy (CP504)
If you just opened a letter from the IRS that says “Notice of Intent to Levy” or “Notice of Your Right to a Hearing,” yo …
How to Appeal an IRS OIC Rejection: The Form 13711 Roadmap
Receiving a rejection letter for your Offer in Compromise (OIC) can be devastating, but in 2026, it is rarely the end of …
Submitting an OIC as a Small Business: Form 433-B Explained
If you are a business owner—whether you run a Corporation, a Partnership, or a multi-member LLC—the IRS uses a specific …
The 5-Year Compliance Trap: Why IRS Offers in Compromise Get Revoked
You did it. You successfully negotiated with the IRS, and they agreed to settle your $50,000 debt for $5,000. The papers …
IRS Offer in Compromise vs. Currently Not Collectible: Which is Better in 2026?
When you’re staring at a tax bill you can’t pay, the IRS "Fresh Start" program offers two major lifelines: the Offer in …
How to Calculate Your RCP for an IRS Offer in Compromise
If you’ve heard that an Offer in Compromise (OIC) is a "math program" rather than a "negotiation program," you’ve heard …
How Recent Tax Law Changes Affect Penalty Relief in 2026
If you’re dealing with IRS penalties in 2026, the rules of the game have changed, and for once, it’s mostly good news. T …
