Offer in compromise
Ask whether a settlement assessment is appropriate. An offer depends on eligibility, financial information and IRS acceptance.
Read about offer in compromise →Tax debt assistance in Hollister
Tax relief services in Hollister
A new tax letter may raise questions about both the balance and the choices for paying it. Discuss the issue before assuming that one form of relief will apply to every concern.
Tax relief services and guidance
Explore the subject that best matches your concern, or call if you are unsure where to begin.
Payment plans
Discuss paying an IRS balance over time, the application requirements and what continuing payments would involve.
Read about payment plans →IRS notices
Understand what your IRS notice requests, which tax year it concerns and what response or deadline needs attention.
Read about irs notices →Tax relief options
Compare help for back taxes, payment difficulty and penalty questions, and understand what the proposed assistance covers.
Read about tax relief options →What to expect when you call
A useful first conversation should explain the help available and what happens next.
1. Describe the issue
Explain the balance, IRS letter or payment difficulty you want addressed. Mention any date or instruction shown in a notice.
2. Discuss the proposed help
Ask which information is needed, what the work includes and how fees and responsibilities are explained.
3. Understand the next action
Clarify what you should provide, who handles follow-up and which current IRS requirements apply to the process.
Understand the issue before choosing a process
Tell us what the IRS letter says and whether you agree with the amount. If payment is difficult, explain the circumstances without treating a proposed budget as an accepted arrangement. Ask which work would address the concern, what supporting information is needed and how you will know what happens after the opening request.
Useful next steps
Eligibility, payment terms and IRS decisions depend on the applicable process and your circumstances. A conversation does not guarantee a particular outcome.