Tax Relief 101: The Verified Knowledge Base for IRS Resolution
No sales pitches. Just the law, the math, and the forms you need to settle your tax debt.
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Four Pillars of Tax Resolution
Every IRS situation follows a process. We organize the entire body of tax resolution knowledge into four actionable categories.
Know the Rules
We've translated the Internal Revenue Manual into plain English so you know exactly what the IRS agent is allowed to do.
Read the IRM GuideCalculate Your Settlement
Use our CCFS calculator to see how the IRS views your monthly budget before you file an Offer in Compromise.
Open the CalculatorStop Collection Action
Immediate steps to stop wage garnishments, bank levies, and federal tax liens.
Learn Your OptionsState-Specific Relief
Tax laws vary by state. Access our directory for California, New York, Texas, and more.
Find Your StateExplore the Knowledge Base
Deep-dive guides built on the Internal Revenue Code, IRS publications, and the Internal Revenue Manual. No marketing fluff—just the law.
IRS Programs
Fresh Start Program
The definitive 2026 guide. Qualification rules, updated debt thresholds ($50k+ vs. $50k-), and step-by-step application walkthroughs.
Offer in Compromise
How to settle your tax debt for less than you owe. Form 656 logic, RCP calculations, and submission strategies.
Installment Agreements
Streamlined, guaranteed, and partial-pay options. Know which plan you qualify for before you call the IRS.
Defense & Collection
Stop Levies & Garnishments
The IRS seized your bank account or wages. Here are the immediate legal steps to release or prevent levies.
Lien Release & Withdrawal
Federal tax liens damage your credit and block property sales. Learn the process for removal under IRC § 6321.
CSED & Statute Expiration
The IRS has a 10-year clock. Calculate when your debt legally expires and what events pause that clock.
Not sure where to start?
Our OIC Eligibility Calculator uses the same IRS formulas (IRC § 7122) to help you understand your Reasonable Collection Potential. Free, no account required, no information collected.
Need help navigating your options?
Licensed tax professionals can review your specific situation, explain which IRS programs you qualify for, and help you understand the best path forward. Free consultation, no obligation.
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