In Internal Revenue Service v. Murphy, No. 17-1601 (1st Cir. 2018), the taxpayer discharged his unpaid taxes in bankruptcy. The IRS continued to try to collect the discharged tax debt. The case is a must read for taxpayers who find themselves in this same situation. The Facts & Procedural History The taxpayer in Murphy filed Chapter…
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About tax debts, including settlements, payment agreements, and more.
Managing IRS Debts With Retirement Account Assets
Retirement accounts can present a number of challenges when trying to resolve an IRS debt. The IRS considers a retirement account as an asset in its collection analysis. The recent Scanlon v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2018-51, court case provides an opportunity to consider the impact of retirement assets on IRS collection matters. The Facts &…
What You Should Know About the IRS Settlement Program
If you owe the IRS you may be surprised to find out that the IRS may settle the debt for less than the amount owed. One way to do this is through the IRS offer in compromise program. Here is what you need to know about the offer in compromise if you owe back taxes…
8 Things About the IRS Offer in Compromise
An offer in compromise is a legal agreement between you and the IRS that settles your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It provides you with a path for paying off your tax debt and getting a “fresh start.” If you have unpaid tax debts, here are eight things you need…
3 Common Questions About Paying the IRS
Working with the IRS can be difficult. If you are trying to make a payment to the IRS, you may find that you cannot even get the IRS to accept your payment. Here are the three most frequent questions clients ask us about making payments to the IRS. When Must Taxes Be Paid? Income taxes…