Is there any way to reduce IRS debt after an installment agreement is entered into and with liens filed?
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The short answer is yes, but based on the details of your question, you may not be able to do it yourself, and it sounds like you may really want to just renegotiate the installment agreement.\n\nWhat I would recommed at this point is to engage a tax attorney.  The way I would suggest looking for one is to ask people you personally know who their CPA or Enrolled Agent is.  Get a list of good CPAs and EAs, then call their offices and ask for a referral to a tax attorney.  You would then have a small list of skilled tax attorneys to interview before selecting one that can help you.\n\nI am recommending a tax attorney because they receive specific training in court proceedure and appeals that CPAs usually have to collect over years of practice.  Therefore, they may be able to provide greater options to you than most CPAs.\n\nThere are a lot of details in your question that you have glossed over, and will need the details for your interview.  You tried an offer of compromise.  You should be aware that an incomplete offer is the number one reason they are turned down.  This actually frustrates the IRS as well, as they cannot approve any incomplete offers.  I'm curious why you didn't re-submit a corrected offer.\n\nYou filed a petition with the U.S. Tax Court.  What was the nature of your argument?  Did you also try administrative appeals?  What penalties were applied, and do you have reasonable cause to ask for the penalties to be removed?
717936
It's 'defaultingly' better to err on the side of the IRS- get a second tax payer ID/ EIN number for the second business and treat it as such- another business.  Your accounting system and accountant/book keeper will probably agree too.
811675
Go to legal aid on Monday with your copies of all the papers including the receipts for payments. You may end up owning the mortgage company if all you say is true. I wish you the best of luck.
31142
You do not need an attorney.  But do go to a cpa.  Not everyone is required to file.  If the IRS has not contacted you about this then you most likely get a notice from them regarding interest and penalties.   The penalties are based upon the amount owed and time frame.  A CPA will work to push the income to later years so that the penalties and interest will be lower.\n\nA CPA may even be able to get the penalties waive, but not interest.  THis alone is worth it 10 times over.
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Katie's answer is correct regarding your liability if you are named on the lien.  If there is a link between the names listed on the deed to your property and the lien filed by the IRS you will have to petition the IRS to discharge the property from the lien.\n\nThis is a complicated process and I advise you to seek professional help.  Basically you will submit an appraisal showing the fair market value of the property along with a detailed form that lists all liens encumbering the property along with your reason for seeking the discharge.  If there is equity in the property than the IRS will want your husband's half interest in that money.
130995
Get in bed with the IRS!\nYou will never have them solved and don't get suckered by someone who does taxes.
81332
Go to the local District courthouse, it shouldn’t be to difficult. Don't go to an attorney, its probably under $2000 you don’t want to give half of that away to an attorney do you?\n\nGranted, attorney's can be very helpful in situations, but in small legal situations such as this you can do it.\n\nAlso, have you just tried telling the property owner that if they dont pay up then serious legal action will occur, with potential severe legal penalties? That my scare them into coming up with your money.\n\nP.S. Don't take a check, cash or a cashiers check only.
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depending whether it is federal or state...you can call the appropiate irs office.....they will help you make a payment plan that you can live with... peace
750204
OK, a couple of things you should do:\n\nFirst, next time they call, tell them explicitly NOT TO CALL YOU AGAIN.  By law if you tell them that, they cannot call you any more, they can only deal with you through the mail.  In writing there can be no he-said-she-said.\n\nSecond, forget the collection agency.  You are under no obligation whatsoever to pay them ANYTHING.  Call the company you have the original debt with, and set up repayment with them.  IGNORE the collection agency.  If they call, hang up on them.  I repeat:  you are under no obligation of any kind to pay them anything, your debt is with the company you owe, NOT the collection agency.  Deal only with the company you owe the debt to.\n\nFinally, find out where the collection agency is located, and report them to the local better business bureau and local Federal Trade Commission office.  In writing.\n\nThen pay your debt off *with the company you owe it to* and be done with it.
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Talk to someone from IRS.They have a toll free number in the phone book or calla local tax place and ask them for help on what you can do...good luck!
416154
the irs will make a payment arrangement and charge you interest. if the taxes are more than 3 years old, you may be able to file bankruptcy and have them discharged as well as your other debts.
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You don't have to own property to have a state tax lien. Basically what it means is he has unpaid state income taxes that are past due.  The state will put a "lien" on you which means they can take any federal tax return money you may get, or "attach" any property or income you have coming in the future until the past due taxes have been paid.  They can actually go and attach or garnish your wages until it's paid off too. Since you are his wife, they can garnish your wages too.  Employers tend to get upset with this stuff and in some states can even fire you for it.  I would contact your state tax collection people (you can look in the phone book under "(your state name)_______ State Income Tax")and find out exactly how much you owe.  Usually you can make an arrangement with them to pay it off in payments. As long as it's outstanding, you are getting hit with penalties and interest too, which can turn a relatively small amount into a HUGE debt in a very short time.   Trying to get anything on credit will be next to impossible also with that on your credit report.  The sooner you take care of it, the better!
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If I understand the question, the answer is no.\n\nAre you asking if: you owe money. you offer to settle for less than is owed. if they say no, they have to live with only what you have already paid?\n\nIf so, of course not.\n\nAs long as really really owe the money (or if it has been legally determined that you do) the collection company can settle, or it can do what it can to collect the whole amount from you.  Collection agencies often agree to accept less than they have a right to (say, to forgive interest, or cut the amount a little) because it is cheaper than going through the effort of collecting.  But they don't have to.
141961
It is possible to negotiate with the government to get your tax debt reduced.  I suspect this will only happen if it is realistic to expect that the debt won't be paid at all otherwise.  A personal accountant could probably help for under $1K.
413676
Often, the best course is to simply call the IRS and put your cards on the table.  Believe it or not, they will help in many cases, as much as is possible.  Good luck.
686462
Resident state law is irrelevant in limitations as the contract is based on the laws of the state were the creditor is incorporated (usually Delaware).  This usually means that in essence the creditor is limited to collections efforts as indicated by the FDCPA.  Basically, they can attempt to collect the debt.  Usually companies are limited as to how long they can carry the receivable on their own by FASB accounting regulations...so they will charge it off after 185 days. At that point a collection agency will likely buy the debt and start more hardcore collection efforts.  In addition to ruined credit, you will be subject to collection calls (they can do it every hour with no contact, once a day with contact made), dunning letters, and asymmetrical collections (calling you at a grocery store or bowling alley).  In any event, the creditor and/or the agency may file a lawsuit that could result in a lien or wage garnishment.  That usually depends on the debt value.  One thing that is becoming common is the debt value being reported to the IRS as income (I think its taxable at the 40% bracket, similar to bonus income).  Where residing stare law comes in (in your case, NY) is the collection efforts themselves.  You can issue what is known as a Cease and Desist Letter in NY that will prohibit the collection agency or creditor from calling you on the telephone.  The downside is that they will then demand the debt upfront in a letter and the liklihood of a lawsuit is higher.  In any event, collections are not fun for both the collector and debtor.  Having spent time on both sides, I would advise through the course of the calls to speak with an intelligent sounding collector.  Their job is to collect, but they are people too and if you are nice to them and sound like you want to work with them they will likely offer you a break.  Most companies make these "breaks" available in the form of reduced interest, payments etc if you are willing to work with the collector.  It may not be enough at the end of the day...but at least it can let the company know you are trying to work with them.  More importantly...in a lawsuit situation it would appear like you were actively trying to find a solution.  At the end of the day, the company wants to recoup their principal spent in a situation like yours...working with you is in their best interest in most cases.  I hope this helps.
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Only if they've levied a tax lien.If the IRS have not reported this to your credit bureaus by way of a lien,then no.If they have issued a lien that can even effect your bank account.Unpaid tax liens stay on your reports longer than even bankruptcy.Unpaid tax liens are up to 15 years where as most debts are only 7.If you do settle the lien make sure you get copies of all three of your bureau reports and dispute them,as the creditor doesn't always remove them.\nhttp://finance.yahoo.com/creditreports