IRS tax relief
Tax Relief Services & Programs for IRS Tax Debt
Tax relief services are not one product. The IRS offers multiple tax debt relief programs, and which one fits your case depends on your income, assets, and filing history. A licensed Enrolled Agent walks every option with you and runs the one that costs you the least.
Overview
IRS tax relief: the essentials.
- IRS programs
- 9 federal options
- Best for
- Owe $10,000+ or unfiled years
- First step
- Pull IRS transcripts
- Coverage
- All 50 states
Innovative Tax Relief is a licensed tax relief firm that has worked on roughly $100 million in tax debt on behalf of 15,000+ clients across all 50 states. Our team handles federal IRS tax relief and state tax relief from intake to resolution.
Search results for "tax relief" are full of look-alike companies promising to slash your debt. The honest version is this: the IRS publishes specific tax relief programs with specific eligibility rules. Some clients qualify to settle for less. Some qualify for a payment plan. Some qualify to pause collection entirely. We tell you which one applies before you sign anything.
How this case usually unfolds
Owed more than they could pay · Tax relief
Most clients arrive unsure which IRS program even applies to them. The pattern is consistent: we pull account transcripts, confirm the real balance, run the eligibility formulas, and match the case to the relief program that costs the least, whether that is a settlement, a payment plan, or a pause on collection.
Sound similar to yours?
No two cases are identical, but patterns repeat. Talk to one of our Enrolled Agents to find out which programs apply to your situation.
Get Free ConsultationHow tax relief services actually work
Tax relief cases follow the same three steps: confirm what you actually owe, identify which IRS programs you may qualify for, and execute the resolution. The difference between a good outcome and a bad one is which program gets picked and how the case is packaged.
On the first call, we pull your IRS account transcripts (so we are working from the real numbers, not the numbers on a scary notice), confirm assessment dates that govern collection statute and eligibility, and map out the relief options that actually fit. You leave that call with a written plan and an estimate.
The seven IRS tax relief programs we handle
These are the programs the IRS actually offers. Most "tax relief" advertisements lump them all together. The truth is each program has strict eligibility rules and they work very differently.
Bankruptcy
Federal income tax debt can be discharged in bankruptcy under specific conditions. We will tell you whether bankruptcy is the right tool, and in most cases we can find a cheaper alternative.
Currently Not Collectible
If your monthly income barely covers basic living expenses, the IRS may classify your account as Currently Not Collectible. The debt does not go away, but collection activity stops while you stabilize.
Innocent Spouse Relief
Under the 1998 tax law revisions, you can ask the IRS to remove your liability for a spouse or former spouse's tax debt. Eligibility is narrow, but the relief can be complete.
Installment Agreement
A monthly payment plan that lets you pay your tax debt over time. The IRS has multiple installment options at different income levels. We negotiate the smallest monthly payment you may qualify for.
Offer in Compromise
Settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed. The IRS accepts an Offer in Compromise when collecting the full balance would cause economic hardship. Rejection rates are high without expert preparation.
Penalty Abatement
The IRS can remove failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties when you have reasonable cause or a clean compliance history. We document the case and submit the request.
Tax Audit Appeals
If you disagree with an audit determination, you can appeal it. Our Enrolled Agents, accountants, and tax attorneys handle the appeal end-to-end.
Federal programs
Nine IRS programs. We look through them all.
Most tax debt is resolved through one of these nine programs. Which one fits depends on your numbers, your filing history, and assessment dates.
Client reviews
What clients say about IRS tax relief.
5.0 on Google across 356+ verified reviews. A few relevant to IRS tax relief below; read them all on our reviews page.
I cannot say enough good about Innovative Tax Relief. They have been very helpful and professional through this entire process. Josh has been a pleasure to work with and always tries to help if I don't understand something. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing help to resolve tax issues.
I was worried at first. I'm not really computer savvy. Pablo Nunez has so much patience with me. Talked to me, clearly explained, and walked me through computer difficulties. I'm not worried, and my stress levels have never been lower. Thank you, everyone at Innovative Tax Relief.
Their. Very. Respectable. They. Solve. My. Issue. With. The. IRS On. How. To. Be. On. The. Rite. Track. With. The. IRS. Payments
Since signing up with them it has been a load off my shoulders to get this situation resolved
Yes I Praise King Jesus, I Am Grateful for Helping Me getting My Taxes Resolved for Me!
I would recommend Innovative Tax Relief LLC to anyone who has neglected in paying their taxes. Peter has been so good keeping me informed every step of the way.
Frequently asked
What people ask about IRS tax relief.
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How much can the IRS forgive?
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Can I just call the IRS myself?
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