An offer in compromise is a settlement or agreement between you and the IRS, where the IRS accepts less than the entire tax bill. If you qualify and you make the agreed payments, your tax balance is wiped clean.

Do you have to pay OIC with offer in compromise?

The IRS does not accept offers in compromise with periodic payments that extend beyond 24 months. Note: Whatever offer amount you decide to submit, the IRS will require 20% of that amount be paid with the submission of the OIC along with the the application fee, unless you qualify as a low income taxpayer.

Where to get a form 656-l offer in compromise?

Offer in Compromise (Doubt as to Liability). To request a Form 656-L, visit or a local IRS office or call toll-free 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). Note: Do not submit both an offer under Doubt as to Liability and an offer under Doubt as to Collectibility or Effective Tax Administration at the same time.

How long does it take for an offer in compromise to be accepted?

Keep track of the date you applied for an offer in compromise. The process can be lengthy. But if the IRS does not reject, return, or withdraw it within two years, the offer is considered accepted. If the IRS rejects your offer in compromise, apply again.

Who is responsible for investigating offer in compromise?

Instructions for conducting different types of Offer in Compromise (OIC) investigations Definitions for considering different circumstances under which offers are filed Audience: These procedures apply to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees who are responsible for investigating offers or otherwise reviewing offers:

How to make an offer to the IRS?

Your initial payment will vary based on your offer and the payment option you choose: 1 Lump Sum Cash: Submit an initial payment of 20 percent of the total offer amount with your application. If your offer is… 2 Periodic Payment: Submit your initial payment with your application. Continue to pay the remaining balance in monthly… More …