An Offer in Compromise can settle eligible IRS tax debt for less than the full amount, but acceptance depends on financial facts and required tax compliance.
A wage levy or bank levy can be urgent. Understand what a levy does, when release may be possible, and what information the IRS needs.
Currently Not Collectible status can temporarily pause IRS collection for eligible taxpayers in financial hardship, but it does not cancel the tax bill.
Can’t pay an IRS balance in full? Learn how payment plans work, what to prepare, and why agreeing to an unaffordable monthly amount can create more problems.
The IRS Automatic Exemption from Penalty program can prevent certain penalties for eligible taxpayers. Learn its requirements, limits and alternatives.
The IRS launched a new mobile app September 25, 2026. Learn how to view balances, notices and transcripts—and what these records cannot tell you.
The IRS now offers online Offer in Compromise filing for individuals. Learn who may qualify, the fees, and why financial analysis still matters.
The October 15 tax extension deadline is now less than a month away, and the IRS is encouraging taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2025 federal income tax returns as soon as they are ready. For taxpayers who expect to owe money, however,…