Bankruptcy

This is the fourth post in the Collection Options series. This series is dedicated to presenting individuals and businesses with options for dealing with outstanding tax obligations. Bankruptcy. We encourage anyone interested in filing a petition for relief in...

Audit Reconsideration

This is the third post in the Collection Options series. This series is dedicated to presenting individuals and businesses with options for dealing with outstanding tax obligations. Audit Reconsideration. Through audit reconsideration, a taxpayer may get a second...

The Taxpayer Advocate

This is the second post in the Collection Options series. This series is dedicated to presenting individuals and businesses with options for dealing with outstanding tax obligations. The Taxpayer Advocate. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an IRS program that provides...

Appeal of Collection Action

This is the first in a series of posts dedicated to options for taxpayers to deal with outstanding tax obligations. This and future posts will be categorized as Collection Options. Appeal of Collection Action. The taxpayer has the right to appeal a determination...

Debt Forgiveness

Reducing or Eliminating the Tax Impact of the Forgiven Debt What are the tax implications when someone forgives debt that you legally owe? Is the amount forgiven taxable income to you? It really depends on a variety of facts. In this article, we will briefly address...