Offers in Compromise

An Offer in Compromise could be just the solution you need. Find out today.

Maybe you didn’t know that the IRS has an Offer in Compromise program that can be utilized by the tax payer when liability has been incorrectly assessed or when total liability is more than you can afford to pay.

When presented correctly to the IRS, this might mean your tax liability can be settled for a fraction of the total debt… an amount the IRS determines is your true ability to pay.

Our experienced tax specialists can help you determine if you might qualify for an Offer in Compromise, or if a tax payment plan would be the better route for you to go.

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The Rules of How to Fight an IRS Audit Appeal Are Now In Your Tacoma Business’s Favor

Quick Answer: The Supreme Court recently stripped the IRS of its automatic advantage in legal disputes. Because judges now review tax rules independently, the agency faces a much higher risk of losing in court, giving you strong bargaining power to negotiate...

What’s the Best Time for Tacoma Retirees To Execute Retirement Planning Tax Strategies?

Quick Answer: Retirees should execute retirement planning tax strategies during their gap years, which are the temporary low-income window after you stop full-time work but before Social Security benefits and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) begin. This...

What Is the Tax Extension Date For Tacoma Extended Filers?

Quick Answer: For individual taxpayers, the federal deadline to file your extended tax return (Form 1040) is October 15. Or September 15, if you're waiting on a business Schedule K-1. Just remember that an extension grants extra time to file your paperwork, not...

IRS Tax Debt Resolution Strategies: How Tacoma Parents Can Safeguard Trump Accounts

Quick Answer: The IRS cannot directly seize money in your child's Trump Account because the minor is the legal owner and funds are locked until age 18. However, moving cash from a bank account tied to an active tax lien triggers transferee liability, allowing the...

What Are the IRS Rules on Claiming Dependents After Divorce For Tacoma Parents?

Quick Answer: The IRS automatically gives the dependent tax claim to the parent the child slept under the same roof with for at least 183 nights. A noncustodial parent can only claim the child if the custodial parent officially signs IRS Form 8332 to pass over...

How Does the SALT Deduction Work For Tacoma High Earners?

Quick Answer: In 2026, the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction allows you to write off up to $40,400 on Schedule A, but a Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) over $505,000 triggers a 30% phaseout that reduces the cap down to a $10,000 floor. To legally bypass...

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Payroll Taxes, Tacoma Business Owners

Quick Answer: If your business falls behind on payroll taxes, the IRS has the legal authority to look past your corporation or LLC shield and hold you personally liable for the employee's withheld portion under the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty. Because these debts...

How 529 Plans Are Taxed for Tacoma Families

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How Does the Lifetime Learning Credit Work for Tacoma Students, Parents, and Professionals?

Quick Answer: The Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) is a non-refundable federal tax credit worth up to $2,000 per tax return. It’s calculated as 20% of the first $10,000 in qualifying higher education tuition and fees, with no limit on the number of tax years it can...

Should Tacoma Homeowners Add A Name To A Deed?

Quick Answer: While it’s mechanically simple to add a name to a deed, doing so during your lifetime is a financial mistake that triggers unexpected IRS gift tax reporting and destroys your child's future stepped-up basis tax shield. To safely bypass probate court...

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