You’re not alone if you owe #backtaxes. In fact, many people are in the same predicament as you – millions of Americans owe the #IRS and this is a perfect time to rethink your finances before it becomes too late!
If falling behind on payments has been going on for months or years without any action taken then things have probably gotten out of hand – but never fear, there are options available so that one small mistake doesn’t lead to bigger ones down the line.
Here are the top 5 things you should do.
1. You might be in denial about owing money to the IRS, but you’ll rack up interest if you wait before taking action. Talk with a service representative at your local office or through an income tax relief professional and get all of the information available for repayment programs that will work best for you.
2. You should figure out what you currently can afford to pay back before deciding on an installment plan. If you are able to make payments, it is important that the amount of your income and monthly expenses be taken into account when figuring out how much money will go towards repayment.
3. The IRS expects you to live within a very modest budget if they find out that your financial statements show an inability or unwillingness to repay unpaid taxes. When asked for their input, the tax collectors may notice high expenses and tell you that by reducing spending elsewhere in order to make monthly payments towards this debt more manageable, it will be easier on both parties involved. This is why negotiating with cold-hearted accountants about affordable repayment plans can help keep life from going off track when strapped for cash; according to so experts at TDAP Tax Relief Experts LLC (TDAR), these types of negotiations are best handled by professionals who know what information needs to be shared and how much detail should go into each document submitted—so there’s no need stress overfilling
4. The IRS will terminate repayment plans if you’re not keeping up with the payments. You can also incur fines, which make it even harder to repay your taxes on time! If you stick by what they say and do a good job of sticking to their program, then instead of being in debt all year long wondering when that next bill is going come due—you might be able to get out from under tax debt altogether sooner than expected.
5. Do you hate paying more taxes than necessary? It’s easy to avoid mistakes in filing your current year’s taxes if you take the time and effort now. Hindsight is 20/20, but we can learn from our mistakes! Don’t roll any tax debt into next year by seeking out professional help this year. If not an accountant, then find someone who will file quickly for individuals with simple statuses without costing much at all–you could be saving money on fines and fees too!
You owe back taxes and feel at ease until you resolve the debt? Here is how to deal with it.
It makes sense that if your debts are from unpaid IRS bills, then there’s no way you can be feeling relaxed about them. That’s why we recommend talking to an expert in tax law as soon as possible–usually through a payment plan or Offer of Compromise. If this isn’t enough for some reason, find out what other legal options may be available-such as uncollectible status or one of many others-.
See if you qualify for the Fresh Start Program today!
Resolve your tax debt before the IRS surprises you with late fees and penalties!
- Answer a few questions
- Qualify and be presented with a resolution – click here
- Enroll in Fresh Start
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