Emergency tax or fee relief is available from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for taxpayers who have been directly affected by disasters declared as state of emergencies, both within California and nationally. Available services may include the extension of tax return due dates, relief of penalty and interest, or replacement copies of records lost due to disasters.

Academic Fresh Start is a program that allows residents of Texas to enroll in college courses without having to have poor academic performance.

Check here to see whether you meet their guidelines: www.irs.gov/advocate/low-income-taxpayer-clinics/low-income-taxpayer-clinic-income-eligibility-guidelines

It is the most common problem with tax in the United States to receive a tax bill that you are unable or unwilling to pay off in one lump payment. IRS Fresh Start offers a solution.

An Offer in Compromise can be submitted to settle any federal tax liability incurred under the Internal Revenue Code. This includes both business taxes (payroll, income, etc.) and individual taxes (income, trust fund recovery penalties, etc.). It can only settle taxes that have already been assessed. In the United States, Income tax is considered assessed on the date the return is due, or if the return is filed after the due date, on the day the return is received. For income taxes in the United States, the due date is April 15. If a tax liability has not yet been assessed, it cannot be included in an Offer in Compromise. Certain taxes, however, are due throughout the year, and they are eligible for inclusion.

Generally, undue economic hardship occurs when you are unable to pay reasonable basic living expenses. Basic living expenses are those that provide for the health, welfare, and production of income for you or your family. We look to the IRS Collection Financial Standards to help determine allowable basic living expenses.

"Fresh Start initiative 2020", a search term that was popular a few years ago, is no longer a top-of-mind. But the current economic environment suggests that interest in the program hasn’t diminished. Here are some qualifications to be eligible for tax relief.

The IRS will work with individuals to determine which relief option will best suit their situation. Fresh Start benefits both the IRS and taxpayers.

Nearly all families with kids qualify. Some income limitations apply. For example, only couples making less than $150,000 and single parents (also called Head of Household) making less than $112,500 will qualify for the additional 2021 Child Tax Credit amounts. Families with high incomes may receive a smaller credit or may not qualify for any credit at all. For more detail on the phase-outs for higher income families, see “How much will I receive in Child Tax Credit payments?”

We've only briefly covered the basics of this program. We are available to answer any questions you may have, to give you a definitive answer about eligibility, and to help you apply for the Fresh Start Initiative. No matter what your situation, our friendly, qualified tax professionals can help you find the best way to move forward.

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The OIC (or Offer in Compromise) program in the United States is an Internal Revenue Service(IRS) program that allows tax-debtor qualified individuals to negotiate a reduced amount than the total amount owed to clear their debt. The Form 656, Offer in Compromis, package contains a checklist that identifies whether the taxpayer is eligible to participate in the offer in compromise program. OIC programs encourage voluntary compliance with future filing requirements and payments.