The program's basics are covered in this article. Contact us if you have further questions or would like to know if you are eligible for the program. Whatever your situation, our tax professionals are qualified and experienced to help you.

Current tax returns are the one hurdle you'll need to jump. Before you can be considered for the Fresh Start program, the IRS will require that you are fully current with all tax returns. The IRS also requires that you have correct withholdings for the current tax year. This is an IRS way to ensure taxpayers are accountable. "@type" is "Answer", and "text". Since 2011, the Tax Group Center team has helped people to take full advantage of the IRS Fresh Start program. We are therefore very familiar with all aspects of the program. If you have a problem with delinquent taxes, Tax Group Center can assist in many ways.

Academic Fresh Start is a program designed to give Texas residents an opportunity to enroll in college courses, without previous poor academic performance negatively impacting current enrollment, GPA, or academic standing.

To qualify for vehicle ("car") tax relief under the Tax Relief Program you must be at least 65 years of age or permanently and totally disabled as of January 1 of the application year and reside in Fairfax County. The exempted vehicle must be owned and used primarily by the applicant. Tax relief will only be granted on one vehicle.

If you owe the IRS or can't pay your tax debt completely, then the Fresh Start tax initiative might be a good option.

Fresh Start Program permits taxpayers with back taxes, to enter into an agreement that extends payment over months, but no longer than 5-6 years. Direct debit payments are required and you must provide:

To help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS issued Notice 2022-36 PDF, which provides penalty relief to most people and businesses who file certain 2019 or 2020 returns late. The IRS is also taking an additional step to help those who paid these penalties already. To qualify for this relief, eligible tax returns must be filed on or before September 30, 2022. See this IRS news release for more information on this relief.

While you can speak with the IRS through a trusted tax relief advocate, no matter how many steps you take, your tax issues will never be entirely erased, even if you are enrolled in the IRS Fresh Start Program. You’re taking the correct step by opening a dialogue with the IRS, but you may not entirely eradicate your tax issues no matter what you do. This is your chance to revitalize and start fresh. You have to demonstrate your seriousness by showing that you are taking the offense seriously. They expect you to be compliant going forward because they provide you with serious flexibility. You must keep up with your payments while maintaining compliance while working on your agreement. The timeframe will depend on the outcome of your Fresh Start decision.

Penalty Abatement, as the IRS calls it, is the process by which a penalty can be reduced or eliminated. Penalty Abatement can be seen as a form of tax relief known as Fresh Start. Penalty Abatement can only be applied by the IRS for a reason that is reasonable. You can request Penalty Abatement at any level in IRS collections. The Penalty Abatement that can be granted by a local IRS office is limited to $100. You can request Penalty Abatement for free.

Currently Non Collectible Status is not the same as the other Fresh Start programs. This status is more of a "status" than a source of Fresh Start relief. If the taxpayer is in default of paying their taxes, the IRS can place them in Currently Non-Collectible Statute. The status does not remove tax debt. However, it does stop all collection activities. These include bank levies, wage garnishments tax liens and threats letters from the IRS. Currently non-collectible status allows a taxpayer peace of mind to get Fresh Start tax relief without the IRS going after them. To be eligible for the Currently Non-Collectible status, you must meet the IRS Fresh Start Program eligibility requirements, which we will discuss below. The IRS strongly recommends that you consult a tax professional prior to requesting this status. The IRS will not allow you to apply to the IRS Fresh Start Initiative Program alone. They will instead try to get you to accept terms that make sense for them. Once your Currently Collectible Status is over, the IRS may attempt to get you to agree to terms that are more favorable for them. The IRS will then continue their collection efforts, including phone calls and letters warning of penalties. A tax relief organization can help keep you in Currently Non Collectible Status as long and can also help to plan for your exit from Non-Collectible Status.

The IRS Fresh Start Program could be of benefit to you, if you're a taxpayer who is happy to repay your debts in a series with a direct payments structure. This agreement allows individuals with tax liabilities to pay down their taxes in smaller installments and more easily over time.

A "Offer In Compromise" is a simple but effective way for thousands of tax-debtorks to be eliminated. It's a federal program that will allow you to settle your tax debt at a fraction of the amount you owe. It is possible to get a lower amount, particularly if you are a low income family.