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title: What Is the IRS OIC pre-qualifier? 2026 Guide | TaxTruce
url: https://taxtruce.com/answers/offer-in-compromise-pre-qualifier
updated: 2026-10-29
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# What is the IRS OIC pre-qualifier?

Updated October 8, 20262 sourcesTaxTruce team[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

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)](/glossary)
:   A deal where the IRS agrees to take less than the full amount you owe. It costs $205 to apply, plus a first payment.

## Sources

1. [IRS: Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier tool](https://irs.treasury.gov/oic_pre_qualifier/)
2. [IRS Tax Tip 2026-40: Offer in compromise](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/eligible-taxpayers-may-be-able-to-resolve-tax-debt-through-an-offer-in-compromise)

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