It is no secret that the IRS has millions of unprocessed tax returns. If you have attempted to call the department over the past few years, you know they are short on employees too. In addition to the that fiasco, the IRS sent out automated letters to thousands of individuals with tax debt. Some of these notices were sent in error because they were sent out of sequence. Thankfully, some taxpayer and tax professional advocates petitioned the IRS and Congress to stop some automated notices. This temporary suspension could be an opportunity for individuals with tax debt. Let’s see how.
The IRS is putting the majority of its manpower into getting the backlog of returns processed. Considering this is its primary focus, this gives individuals with tax debt TIME to develop a strategy to eliminate the tax debt while the IRS is focused on something else. This does not mean that you should sit on the sideline and wait for the IRS to contact you about your debt. Rather, it means you will evaluate which of the tax resolution strategies will work for your situation and submit a request for it. These solutions include an installment agreement, an offer-in-compromise, or currently not collectable status. If you do not know which one applies to your situation, contact to a tax professional who offers tax representation to help guide you. Remember, your balance is accruing penalties and interest, so it is important to act fast. The IRS will only be distracted for a little while and it is anticipated that the collection efforts will be intense once the backlog of taxes returns is cleared.
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