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You have a balance due on your account and/or missing returns. You can work with the IRS to resolve these issues.
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You have a balance due on your account and/or missing returns. You can work with the IRS to resolve these issues.
You received a notice or letter from the IRS regarding a tax balance you owe.
You can work with the IRS to resolve your balance due accounts through various collection alternatives, including an installment agreement or an offer in compromise. Depending on your financial circumstances, you may qualify to have your tax account placed in currently not collectible status or for relief from levies or liens. Below are three examples of collection alternatives:
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Lien Relief, Withdrawal of Notice of Federal Tax Lien, Lien Discharge, Lien Subordination, Lien Release
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If you think you’ll have trouble paying your taxes or the Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) filing will cause economic hardship, it’s helpful to know what your options are to address your tax debt.
If you still need help
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayers’ rights. We can offer you help if your tax problem is causing a financial difficulty, you’ve tried and been unable to resolve your issue with the IRS, or you believe an IRS system, process, or procedure just isn’t working as it should. If you qualify for our assistance, which is always free, we will do everything possible to help you.
Visit www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov or call 
1-877-777-4778.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) are independent from the IRS and TAS. LITCs represent individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. LITCs can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals, and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Services are offered for free or a small fee. For more information or to find an LITC near you, see the LITC page on the TAS website or Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List.
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