How To Respond To A CP2000 Notice Without Overpaying

How To Respond To A CP2000 Notice Without Overpaying

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 3, 2026 A CP2000 notice gives you a short window, usually 30 days from the date on the letter, to respond. It is not an audit and not a bill. It is a...
IRS Audit Reconsideration: How To Reopen A Closed Audit

IRS Audit Reconsideration: How To Reopen A Closed Audit

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 1, 2026 If you got a tax bill from an audit you never really fought, IRS audit reconsideration is your way back in. It is a request to have the IRS...
Offer In Compromise Vs. IRS Payment Plan: Which Fits?

Offer In Compromise Vs. IRS Payment Plan: Which Fits?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: July 2, 2026 Owe the IRS more than you can pay right now? Two programs come up more than any others: an offer in compromise and an installment agreement. An...
Offer In Compromise Odds: What Are Your Real Chances Today?

Offer In Compromise Odds: What Are Your Real Chances Today?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: June 30, 2026 Most tax-relief ads skip this number. The IRS accepted about 21% of offers in compromise in 2024, down from 42% a year earlier, with early 2025...
What Documentation Is Required For An Offer In Compromise?

What Documentation Is Required For An Offer In Compromise?

Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: June 28, 2026 An offer in compromise lets you settle IRS tax debt for less than you owe, but the paperwork is what makes or breaks it. You need three core...