Do you qualify for not collectible status?

If you are in a low-income bracket and are completely unable to pay your tax debts, currently not collectible may be an option for you to be relieved entirely of making payments. This may also apply if you are self-employed and your after-expense income is minimal or if making payments would result in financial hardship for you or your employees.

While every situation is different, here are some scenarios that may allow you to qualify for this solution:

• If you are low-income and have reasonable living expenses with nothing left over
• If you are approaching the ten-year statute of limitations on collections
• If you are dependent on some form of government income assistance
• If you are unemployed
• If you can prove that you can’t meet the minimum monthly payments
• If you have no assets or equity

Currently not collectible status can also be used in conjunction with other solutions. For instance, if you have tried a few alternative solutions for lowering your debt amount but are still unable to pay, this may be the next-best alternative.

How long does currently not collectible status last?

This particular status was originally developed as a temporary measure in the case of hardship. It does not typically equate to complete forgiveness of the debt–it is merely a temporary hold on the IRS’s collection efforts. Please note that interest will continue to accrue.

The good news is that this status is often held for many years. When you submit your next year’s tax return, there is some chance that the IRS will re-evaluate whether you are capable of making payments. If the IRS believes that you are now ready to make payments, it might request more information from you or even remove your currently not collectible status.

How to get on currently not collectible status.

We will help you to gather all of the information necessary to request that your account be placed on currently not collectible status. To do so, you have all the documents ready and be ready to argue and negotiate your case.

We will start by helping gather and assemble proof of your income and assets, including bank statements, income statements, payment for your major bills, and a list of expenses. This will help us to determine your allowable monthly expenses and whether or not the IRS will find that this is an agreeable amount to qualify for this rule of exception.

Your allowable expenses include food, clothing, household, health care, utility, and transportation expenses. Don’t worry if you do not have this information on hand. Again, we will help you assemble and identify the information needed. This alone can save you a significant amount of time, energy, and stress.

Take action to qualify for currently not collectible status.

We advise clients on IRS collections matters such as currently not collectible status daily. Please contact us immediately if you have an unpaid tax debt and would like advice on whether currently not collectible status may be an appropriate remedy.

Do you need help figuring out whether you can qualify for currently not collectible status? We are former IRS attorneys, appeals officers, and auditors who offer compassionate, individualized service at affordable rates.

If you are in a situation where you cannot pay your debt owing, call today for a confidential consultation. Our number is 800-521-0230.