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What is the IRS OIC pre-qualifier?

Updated October 8, 20262 sourcesTaxTruce teamFact checked
The short answer

It is a free IRS tool that checks if you may be eligible for an offer in compromise and helps prepare a starting offer. The IRS points people to it to avoid high pressure sales. It lives at irs.treasury.gov. You don't need to pay anyone to use it.

Words to know

Offer in compromise (OIC)
A deal where the IRS agrees to take less than the full amount you owe. It costs $205 to apply, plus a first payment.

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