How do I fix a tax problem with the IRS?

You can call your advocate, whose number is in your local directory, in Pub. 1546, Taxpayer Advocate Service — Your Voice at the IRS, and on our website at irs.gov/advocate. You can also call us toll-free at 877-777-4778.

Can you negotiate with the IRS on back taxes?

Apply With the New Form 656 An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be a legitimate option if you can’t pay your full tax liability, or doing so creates a financial hardship.

Do tax attorneys really help?

If you owe more than $10,000, consider hiring a tax attorney to negotiate with the IRS. Payment plans differ, and an experienced attorney can help you get better terms. They can also help you avoid having a tax lien being assessed against you, which will damage your credit.

Who can help me with IRS issues?

Taxpayers may ask tax questions by calling the toll-free customer service line at 1-800-829-1040 for individual tax issues or 1-800-829-4933 for business-related tax issues. TTY/TDD users may call 1-800-829- 4059 to ask tax questions or to order forms and publications.

How do I speak to a live IRS agent?

How to speak directly to an IRS agent

1. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours.
2. Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
3. Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
4. Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
5. Press 3 for all other questions.

How do I settle myself with the IRS?

You have two options to file an Offer in Compromise. You can work with a tax debt resolution service or you can try to file on your own. If you want to settle tax debt yourself, simply download the IRS Form 656 Booklet. In includes Form 656 and Form 433-A form that you need to fill out for your financial disclosure.

What qualifies you to be a tax advocate?

Contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service….You may be eligible for Taxpayer Advocate Service assistance if:

1. You are experiencing economic harm or significant cost (including fees for professional representation),
2. You have experienced a delay of more than 30 days to resolve your tax issue, or.

How do I get a person on the phone at the IRS?

Can you contact IRS via email?

The IRS will not initiate email contact with you without your consent. You should not send personal information to us via email unless it is through a secure IRS online application via IRS.gov. We will only send you general information via unsecure email.

What does the IRS consider a financial hardship?

The IRS considers a financial situation a “hardship” when a taxpayer is unable to meet their allowable living expenses. Taxpayers experiencing financial hardship may be able to obtain a reduction in tax debt or stop IRS collection actions against them.