Have you been unable to pay your tax due to tight financial conditions? Has the thought come to your mind - Can I file a Hardship with the IRS? Read on to know the answer.

Criteria to Qualify For Financial Hardship

You can file for the IRS hardship status if you are unable to pay taxes because you don't have enough money to cover your living expenses. To prove that you are facing financial hardship will require you to fill out a form which details your necessary living expenses. The IRS calls it - 'collection financial standards' (IRS form 433-A / form 433-B / form 433-F).

You will need to provide detailed financial information related to your employment, investments, bank account and credit card statements, monthly bills, etc. The IRS will deduct your monthly income from the monthly allowable living expenses, and if there is little or no disposable income left after deduction, you may qualify. Your annual income should not exceed $84,000. If you are facing financial difficulty in paying back taxes, contact Tax Resolution Attorney Gwin today!

What is the CNC Status?

Once you qualify, you will be granted a CNC status (Currently Not Collectible). It means that you will not have to worry about tax payments being deducted from your wages, having a bank levy, or tax liens on your property. You will still owe taxes, and penalties and interests will continue to be charged every year.

Your financial situation will be reviewed by the IRS every two years, and if it doesn't improve for ten years, the IRS will remove all back taxes and leave you alone. When you qualify for financial hardship, new taxes are not included in the uncollectible status. You will still need to pay any new taxes for the following years. The IRS hardship program is different than an IRS settlement (offer in compromise) or an IRS installment agreement.

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