Settle for less — if you qualify

Offer in Compromise

The famous 'pennies on the dollar' deal is real — but strict. We'll tell you honestly whether you qualify before you spend a dollar.

Settle your tax debt for less than you owe

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an agreement with the IRS to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount — when paying in full would create genuine financial hardship. You've seen the ads promising miraculous settlements. Here's the honest version: the IRS accepts a minority of offers, and the math is unforgiving.

That's exactly why you want a CPA's read first. If you qualify, we build the strongest possible offer. If you don't, we point you at the option that actually works — instead of taking your money for a doomed application.

Start with a free call — talk it through with a CPA at no charge. Engagements start at $2,000 — one flat fee, quoted in writing upfront, so the number never moves. Offer in Compromise engagements typically run $4,000–$6,000; your exact quote comes after a free call.

We return every call within one business hour.

How it works

  1. Free call — the story behind the debt and a first look at the numbers.
  2. Pre-qualification — we run the IRS's own formula against your finances.
  3. Decision point — green light means we build the offer; red light means we pivot to a better option, honestly.
  4. Submission — the offer package, documented to IRS standards.
  5. Negotiation — we handle the back-and-forth until there's a decision.

Common questions

How does the IRS decide what to accept?

Roughly: what could they collect from you over time, given your income, expenses, and assets. If your offer meets or beats that number and everything is documented, it has a real shot.

Why do so many offers get rejected?

Mostly bad math — people offer less than the IRS's own formula says they can pay, or file with missing documentation. Some were never eligible to begin with.

How long does it take?

Expect months, not weeks. During review, enforced collection is generally paused — which is itself valuable breathing room.

Should I stop paying while the offer is pending?

Don't make that decision alone — missteps during the review period can sink the offer. That's part of what representation covers.

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