| You want to settle your IRS tax debt but you don't | | | | detail the process of getting Innocent Spouse relief and |
| know where to start. That's OK, the IRS can seem | | | | gives you the paperwork needed as well. If you're in |
| overwhelming at times, and there are so many forms | | | | debt because of an ex-spouse then this could be the |
| and publications. If you're trying to get your tax debt | | | | help you need. You may even be able to erase your |
| settled you've already experienced the bureaucracy | | | | debt entirely. |
| and tons of paperwork needed. So to make things a | | | | · Publication 5 and Form 12203: If you believe |
| little easier here's a list of the forms and publications | | | | your tax debt is incorrect and you want to appeal it |
| needed for some of the programs needed to get a | | | | these are the instructions and forms that you need. |
| tax debt settlement: | | | | The IRS doesn't want to reverse a decision as far as |
| · Publication 594: If you owe money to the IRS | | | | a tax debt goes, but with these forms you can at least |
| this may be the most important publication you need! | | | | know your rights and options. |
| This publication details the collection processes of the | | | | · Form 9465 and 2159: Not so much a way to |
| IRS. If you want to know what the IRS can do to you | | | | settle your tax debt for a lesser amount, but if you |
| reading this is essential. | | | | don't have any other options you'll need to enter into |
| · Form 656: This is the forms and instructions | | | | an installment agreement with the IRS to pay back |
| to get an Offer in Compromise. This 44 page | | | | your tax debt over time. |
| document gives you the complicated and muddled | | | | All of these forms and publications are of course |
| requirements to get an Offer. But at least it's the only | | | | available on the main IRS website, and you can reach |
| form you need. | | | | the alphabetical index for topics at the following link: |
| · Publication 971 and Form 8857: These two | | | | Now you have the smoking gun...Use it! |