The truth is, third parties can’t always deliver on claims to reduce tax debt and obtain waivers of penalties and interest. While there are legitimate tax professionals who can help you make a valid offer to the IRS, it’s important to avoid being scammed by the bad ones.
To help you avoid getting scammed, the IRS has created how-to videos that walk you through the Offer in Compromise, or OIC, process. They have easy-to-navigate information that includes step-by-step instructions of each form (along with examples), along with a checklist to make sure you include everything needed to submit a valid offer.
If you need to make an offer to the IRS, check out the OIC videos and get started. For more information, go to IRS.gov/OIC.