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  • 1.  Tax relief programs

    Posted 08-07-2024 10:16 PM

    Anyone experienced with tax relief programs and providers? Specifically Anthem Tax Relief? Several clients are showing interest in resolving outstanding tax liabilities (personal) and would like to hear from experienced accounting professionals. 



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    Elizabeth Ramos
    Accountant
    Antioch CA
    United States
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  • 2.  RE: Tax relief programs

    Posted 08-08-2024 01:51 PM

    Interesting question @Elizabeth Ramos

    There is some information out there. It would depend on tax debt, how long outstanding, what else was tried, what the individual in question, what is their history with IRS?

    Generally they do not work. They offer solutions that a private individual with moderate skill could identify and take advantage of themselves i.e. payment plan, spousal/family issues, statute limitations, garnishment options, so on.

    However most don't work out beyond the basic options above. IRS Tax debt is uncancellable, its not like private debt, you can't write it off during bankruptcy.  So IRS can wait for a long time.

    Just my 2 cents 



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    Ilya Ilienko, dual MBA, CPA, CMA
    Board Member / Director
    East Coast - United States
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