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RCP Calculation

We audit your Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP) using official IRS formulas, maximizing allowable national and local standard expenses to produce the lowest legal offer amount.

Form 656 & 433-A Packaging

We assemble comprehensive financial disclosures, source documents, and proof of income to prevent procedural returns and automated IRS processing rejections.

Appeals Advocacy

If an initial settlement proposal is disputed by an examiner, our licensed Circular 230 practitioners file Form 13711 and defend your rights directly before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.

1. Doubt as to Collectibility

The most common statutory ground. Exists when your verified asset equity and projected future disposable income are mathematically insufficient to satisfy the balance before the collection statute expires.

2. Doubt as to Liability

Applies when there is a legitimate factual dispute or legal misapplication regarding whether the assessed tax debt is correct under the Internal Revenue Code.

3. Effective Tax Administration

Applies when the liability is technically accurate and collectible, but requiring full payment would cause severe economic hardship or be inequitable under exceptional circumstances.

Lump Sum Cash Offer

Requires a 20% non-refundable initial payment submitted with your Form 656 application. Once approved in writing by the IRS, the remaining 80% balance is paid in five or fewer consecutive monthly payments.

Periodic Payment Offer

Requires your first monthly installment payment with the application, continuing regular monthly payments while under review. Alternatively, taxpayers with surplus income may establish long-term Installment Agreements.

Can I apply if I have unfiled tax returns?

No. The IRS will reject any offer if you have delinquent filings. Our practice first brings your records current by resolving any unfiled taxes before submitting your formal settlement proposal.

Can penalties and interest be removed separately?

Yes. If your asset equity prevents you from qualifying for an Offer in Compromise, we can petition for statutory penalty abatement under first-time abatement or reasonable cause guidelines to drastically lower your balance.

How long does the IRS take to evaluate an offer?

The IRS generally takes between 6 to 12 months to review and process an offer. Under statutory rules, if the IRS does not issue a determination within 24 months of receipt, the offer is deemed accepted by law.

Can I submit an Offer in Compromise if I am in bankruptcy?

No. The IRS will return any Offer in Compromise immediately if you have an open bankruptcy proceeding. The bankruptcy must be fully discharged or dismissed before pursuing administrative settlement relief.

What happens if the IRS rejects my offer?

You have the legal right to appeal an IRS rejection within 30 days using Form 13711. Our licensed CPAs handle the entire formal appeals process before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.