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IRS Fresh Start Initiative

The IRS Fresh Start Initiative is a program designed to help taxpayers who are struggling to pay their tax debts. The program provides various options for taxpayers to pay off their tax debts in a more manageable way, including:

  1. Installment Agreement: Taxpayers can set up a payment plan with the IRS to pay off their tax debt over time. Continue Reading Below  

About IRS Fresh Start Initiative

The IRS Fresh Start Initiative is a program designed to help taxpayers who are struggling to pay their tax debts. The program provides various options for taxpayers to pay off their tax debts in a more manageable way, including:

  1. Installment Agreement: Taxpayers can set up a payment plan with the IRS to pay off their tax debt over time.
  2. Offer in Compromise: This option allows taxpayers to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount owed if they meet certain qualifications and criteria.
  3. Penalty Relief: The IRS may provide relief from penalties for taxpayers who have reasonable cause for not paying their taxes on time.
  4. Lien Release: Taxpayers may be able to have a tax lien released if they meet certain qualifications and criteria.

The Fresh Start Initiative was introduced in 2011, and its purpose is to provide more flexible and lenient options to taxpayers who are struggling to pay their taxes, especially during difficult economic times. The program has helped many taxpayers resolve their tax debts and get back on track with their finances.

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