IRS question--offer in compromise

[richie1992]

What is the name of your state? Texas

Do I need one of those well advertised tax lawyers to file an offer in compromise? I will owe the IRS between $12,000-15,000 after filing for 2004 and 2005. I am currently on a payment plan with them now and have found dealing with them pleasant and easy. I have called several of these 'tax attorney' services and found them to be pushy and rude, talking to me as if I were a child. I think all they do is get you approved for an offer in compromise to settle the account and save costly collection. Does anyone know if this is something I can do on my own? (assuming I qualify) thanks much!

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by richie1992

What is the name of your state? Texas

Do I need one of those well advertised tax lawyers to file an offer in compromise? I will owe the IRS between $12,000-15,000 after filing for 2004 and 2005. I am currently on a payment plan with them now and have found dealing with them pleasant and easy. I have called several of these 'tax attorney' services and found them to be pushy and rude, talking to me as if I were a child. I think all they do is get you approved for an offer in compromise to settle the account and save costly collection. Does anyone know if this is something I can do on my own? (assuming I qualify) thanks much!

Its not easy to do an OIC without professional help. I wouldn't recommend doing it...but others may have a different opinion.

[Snipes5]

There is a happy medium between an uptight expensive attorney and doing it yourself.

Find an Enrolled Agent. Professional help, hopefully minus the high fees and snotty attitude.

Snipes