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From $70,000 IRS Debt to a Structured Payment Plan
The Situation
A client came to us owing approximately $70,000 to the IRS across multiple tax years.
At the time:
- One year was already in collections (ACS)
- Another year was in a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing
- The client was exposed to potential levy action
- There was no unified resolution strategy in place
The situation was fragmented and at risk of escalating.
The Strategy
Rather than allowing the case to remain in Appeals and delay the process, we focused on establishing a structured and controlled resolution.
Key decisions included:
- Evaluating whether remaining in the CDP process would provide any meaningful advantage
- Determining that continued delay would extend the IRS collection timeline without improving the outcome
- Repositioning the case to bring all tax years under a coordinated resolution
- Advising the client to make voluntary payments to demonstrate good faith and strengthen their position
The Outcome
The IRS approved a non-streamlined installment agreement of approximately: $970 per month
As a result:
- The client moved from uncertainty to a structured and predictable resolution
- Further enforcement action was avoided, provided compliance is maintained
- The case was stabilized across all relevant tax years
- The client now has a clear and manageable path forward
Why This Matters
Most IRS cases are not about eliminating the debt immediately. They are about:
- Preventing escalation
- Creating structure
- Managing the situation effectively
Key Takeaway
The IRS will collect what is owed. The key is structuring how that happens.
With the right approach, even a significant tax liability can be turned into a manageable and controlled situation.
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