How to Appeal an IRS Installment Agreement

Use the right to appeal an installment agreement rejection or termination. Do not hesitate to strive for fairness. You will need the following tips:

1. Call the IRS (the number is included on your denial letter).
2. Provide information on why your installment agreement should be accepted.
3. In case they still reject you, ask for a Revenue Officer or Manager. Do not hesitate to continue the process. There’s always a hope another person will approve your agreement.
4. Explain your Collections Manager the case and current situation.
5. Fill out Form 9423 – Collection Appeals Request, in case you received the original rejection in writing.
6. A written letter is attached to Form 9423. This way you can better explain your situation.
7. A final decision will be sent to you soon. Remember this decision requires both parties involved.

Do not hesitate to hire a tax professional in case of serious doubts, worries and uncertainty. You will get an opportunity of asking specific questions and evaluating your time to succeed in the agreement process.

File an appeal for an installment agreement termination or rejection. Do not give up in the process of installment agreement approval, as you really need it. Use the above mentioned information to file an appeal.

The IRS May Negotiate With You For A Smaller Amount Than You Owe

If you receive notices of past due taxes from the IRS, TRY TO DEAL WITH THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

You should always be aware of your debt. This way you have an opportunity of making your case.

You can use a lot of methods to deal with your debt with the IRS. One of them is called an “Offer in Compromise”. Using it, you can prove the IRS you have serious financial troubles, and the IRS can offer to settle your debt for a lesser amount.

Be sure to provide full disclosure of all you assets, income and expenses and do not hide real information.

Use your right to qualify for an Offer in Compromise, in case they determine you are unable to pay the whole sum of the tax debt or are not liable for some or all of the tax liability.

Be sure you are current on all your Income Tax Filings, if you own a business with employees, their tax deposits must be current. Your estimated tax payments must be up to date for the current year, complete IRS Form 656-A, the Offer in Compromise and an accurate collection information statement (your assets, income and expenses), IRS Form 433 A and/or B.

The IRS will determine a new amount of your tax liability and the way to pay it.

Your life will become better, when you pay the IRS.

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