One of the 10 basic rights the IRS guarantees taxpayers is the right to a fair and just tax system. In practice, this means that if you can’t pay your tax bill, you may be able to arrange a payment plan and can request an “offer in compromise” to reduce the debt. The IRS consults cost-of-living guidelines when assessing settlement offers. The agency can’t seize all of your wages to collect unpaid tax. It must leave you with enough to pay living expenses. The IRS is authorized to abate any interest that’s excessive or assessed erroneously, illegally or outside the legal collection period. Contact us for help if you believe the IRS is handling your situation unfairly. We can work with them.
