IRS Fresh Start Program

IRS Fresh Start Program

There is a new system called the IRS Fresh Start Program which aims to make it easier for people to pay back taxes and avoid a lien coming against them. There are three major parts to the IRS program. Tax liens, installment agreements and offers of compromise are the three features of the program.

The program increases the amount a person can owe before the IRS will file a notice of federal tax lien. Even though the IRS can file before the 10,000 limit this does increase it for the average person.

The IRS has also agreed to more installment options. One can file for an installment plan right over the internet. This could increase monthly payments for up to six years. If the agreement needs to be extended for longer than six years, financial hardship would have to be shown to the IRS.

Offers in Compromise are another agreement for taxpayers to be able to pay off debt but at a lesser amount. The IRS is now more flexible in its way to look at the taxpayers ability to pay. Generally the IRS will accept an offer if they feel it is a fair amount for a reasonable amount of time offered.

This new program will hopefully help taxpayers starting with the 2012 taxes. With compromise from both the IRS and the taxpayer all parties can be satisfied. The taxpayers will also feel less likely that they are being targeted and forced to pay amounts that they can never reach.

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