All IRS Back Tax Help comments are in blue. This post is about changes to the IRS tax lien filing policies, how it’s easier for small business to get an IRS installment agreement, and how to get a tax lien removed or withdrawn.
If you need to take action, read my thread about whether or not you should hire someone (You shouldn’t automatically) titled “How do I hire IRS back tax help?” Here’s the link:
https://irsbacktaxhelp.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/i-owe-the-irs-back-taxes-how-do-i-hire-irs-back-tax-help/
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Here’s the original irs.gov link with the full text: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=239094,00.html
On February 24, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner announced an initiative to help people get a fresh start with their tax liabilities. The changes include:
- Adjustments to IRS Lien Policies
- Significantly increasing the dollar threshold when liens are generally issued, resulting in fewer tax liens This is a claim that we have not seen change at the ground level. We are still seeing low dollar tax liens being filed for back taxes well below the IRS stated threshold.
- Making it easier for taxpayers to obtain lien withdrawals after paying a tax bill Marginal success here.
- Withdrawing liens in most cases where a taxpayer enters into a Direct Debit Installment Agreement This is only for 1040 income tax below a certain dollar amount. Click through for exact details.
- Creating easier access to Installment Agreements for more struggling small businessesaka In-Business Trust Fund Express Installment Agreement. Must owe less that $25,000 and must have it paid off in less than two years or prior to the statute expiring. Here is the number to set it up: 1-800-829-4933.
- Expanding the streamlined Offer in Compromise program to cover more taxpayers
All of these changes are now enforceable. If you can’t make it happen, contact me to remove the guesswork.
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