An IRS offer in compromise can help you settle tax debt for less than you owe, but it's difficult to qualify for.

If you have back taxes, you can negotiate several options with the IRS, such as an offer in compromise and installment agreements. While back taxes can be daunting, understanding your options can ease ...

The IRS does not offer one “tax forgiveness” program — relief comes through options like Offer in Compromise, penalty abatement and hardship status. Qualifying depends on your financial situation, ...

We have all seen the television commercials hawking tax relief with “satisfied clients” shilling for the promoter. But will the IRS really compromise a tax liability? If so, when, how, and why? There ...

Each week in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week, she's looking at four questions relating to how ...

Maryland does not have a broad tax forgiveness program, but the state does offer several tax debt relief programs for ...

Tax season might be behind us, but for millions of Americans, the stress of unpaid tax bills still lingers. But whether it's due to an issue with unexpected income, a missed payment to the Internal ...