Penalties & Payment Plans
“Could I be eligible for an Offer in Compromise?”
Eligibility for an Offer in Compromise often depends on a close review of your income, assets, and monthly living expenses, along with how much the IRS believes can be collected over time. The agency also looks at whether there are special circumstances, such as financial hardship, that affect your ability to pay the full balance. In many cases, the filing history, current compliance status, and the accuracy of financial documentation can influence how the request is evaluated. Because the outcome is fact-specific, the details in your tax records matter a great deal. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“What is an Offer in Compromise, and do I qualify?”
“How does an Offer in Compromise work, and am I eligible?”
“Can I qualify for an Offer in Compromise?”
“What does Offer in Compromise mean for my tax debt?”
“I can't pay my $2,000 tax bill, can I set up a payment plan?”
“I can't pay my $5,000 tax bill, can I set up a payment plan?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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