Fresh Start Tax LLC 954-492-0088 “A” Rated by the Better Business Bureau A Local South Florida Professional Tax Firm specializing in Offer in Compromise tax settlements.
We are South Florida’s most experienced tax firm when it comes to IRS negotiations and tax settlements. With over 140 years of direct tax experience their is no firm tax firm in South Florida more experienced in settlements, offers and negotiations.
We are comprised of all types of tax professionals but on staff are former IRS Agents and Managers who worked and taught the offer program when working for the local South Florida IRS office. You cannot get more experience than having an IRS teaching instructor working for you.
The IRS may accept an offer in compromise based on three grounds:
1. Doubt as to Collectibility – Doubt exists that the taxpayer could ever pay the full amount of tax liability owed within the remainder of the statutory period for collection.
2. Doubt as to Liability – A legitimate doubt exists that the assessed tax liability is correct. Possible reasons to submit a doubt as to liability offer include:
(1) the examiner made a mistake interpreting the law,
(2) the examiner failed to consider the taxpayer’s evidence or
(3) the taxpayer has new evidence.
3. Effective Tax Administration – There is no doubt that the tax is correct and there is potential to collect the full amount of the tax owed, but an exceptional circumstance exists that would allow the IRS to consider an OIC. To be eligible for compromise on this basis, a taxpayer must demonstrate that the collection of the tax would create an economic hardship or would be unfair and inequitable.
How we start you case:
1. We immediately send a power of attorney to the IRS letting them know we are now your representative. You will never have to speak to the IRS.
2. We will make sure all your tax returns are filed and current. If your tax returns are not up to date, IRS will refuse to work your case. This is leverage that the IRS uses to get you compliant. We can pull tax transcripts, file and prepare your tax returns with days even if you have lost your tax records.
3. IRS requires a current financial statement. We will secure a required 433-F (IRS financial statement), verify the income and expenses and work out a settlement agreement. IRS will require a closing settlement method for each case.
4. We review with our clients how they want to settle their case based on their current financial needs. We get them an agreement based on their current needs.
Other type settlement agreements besides the offer in compromise;
a . Hardship Settlements. Cases usually go into a 3 year suspended status because of an inability to pay. This is also called currently noncollectable. Your case will go into a hardship status because
you do not have the income coming in to met your current expenses. IRS will use the National Standards Program to assess hardship.
b. Payment Agreements. Cases can be closed with agreed upon monthly installment payments to the IRS. We will review the different programs IRS uses for the lowest possible amount required.
Call us today and never speak to the IRS again. Free consultations.
