It isn't always easy to pay off what's owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), especially as interest and penalties begin to accumulate on your tax debt. The IRS penalties on unpaid tax debt can ...

The Fresh Start program expands taxpayer options, lowers barriers to IRS relief programs and continues to give many people a ...

Dealing with unpaid tax debt can feel like carrying an invisible weight on your shoulders. If you ignore the issue long enough, each passing day can make that weight heavier as interest and penalties ...

If you groan every time tax season rolls around, you’re likely not expecting a refund. If you’ve got a tax bill due and no clue how to pay it, read on. You’ve got several options that can help you ...

Clear Start Tax Explains How the IRS Fresh Start Initiative Helps Qualifying Taxpayers Settle Debts for Less Than What's Owed Originally launched to help struggling taxpayers recover after the ...

For Lakeba Franklin, tax debt became an overwhelming burden after she took an early withdrawal from her IRA to cover the costs of critical surgery. The IRS imposed penalties, leaving her with a ...

CLEVELAND — The 2025 IRS “Dirty Dozen” scam report warns taxpayers that scammers continue to target people who are trying to settle their debts with the agency. During tax season, scammers have ...

Not all debts qualify for settlement, but knowing which ones are excluded can help you plan your payoff strategy.