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IRS tax relief is the collection of programs the IRS offers to resolve outstanding tax debt. The main options are Offer in Compromise (settling for less than owed), Installment Agreements (structured payment plans), Currently Not Collectible status (pausing collections), and Penalty Abatement. The right program depends on the financial picture and how far into the collection process the case has gone. Most cases use a combination.

Yes, through the Offer in Compromise program. The IRS accepted roughly 21% of OIC applications in 2024. Acceptance depends on the IRS determining that the settlement amount represents the most it could reasonably collect based on income, expenses, and asset equity. Not every case qualifies. Any firm guaranteeing a specific settlement before reviewing the financials is not being honest about how the IRS evaluates offers.

It depends on the program. Installment agreements are typically in place within weeks. Currently Not Collectible status takes 30 to 90 days. Offer in Compromise takes 6 to 12 months from submission to IRS decision. Wage garnishment and levy releases can happen within days once a resolution path is in motion.

You can. The honest answer is that what you’re paying for is knowing which path to take, how to present the financial picture, and how to avoid the missteps that get applications rejected. The IRS process has rules that aren’t intuitive. We’ve spent 20+ years inside it. For straightforward cases, you may not need help. For most cases involving real money or active collections, the cost of a misstep is higher than the cost of getting it right the first time.

Omni is retainer-based. The work agreement covers preparation and submission of the best possible resolution, billed against the retainer at hourly rates. Total cost depends on the complexity of the case. We discuss this transparently before any agreement is signed.

For seriously delinquent tax debt over $66,000 (the 2026 threshold, adjusted annually for inflation), the IRS can certify you to the State Department, which can deny passport applications or renewals. The IRS rarely seizes a primary residence, but federal tax liens become public record and affect the ability to sell or borrow against property. Both situations are resolvable. The earlier we engage, the better the options.

Unfiled returns are common and fixable. The IRS generally requires the last six years of returns to be filed before approving most resolution programs. Omni handles return preparation and filing as part of the resolution work, so getting compliant and getting into a program happen together.

Yes. IRS debt is federal and Omni works with clients in all 50 states. Representation is handled remotely. The IRS accepts power of attorney filings electronically, so there’s no need to meet in person regardless of location.