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Don’t Pay Back Taxes Without Reading This First

Don’t Pay Back Taxes Without Reading This First
Michael
Michael
Updated August 20, 2026

If you owe back taxes and the government is out to collect from you, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program that is now available to more Americans than ever could help give you a clean slate.

The IRS Fresh Start Initiative is a government-backed tax debt forgiveness program that has the power to absolve up to 100% of a taxpayer’s debt. The program recently expanded its pool of eligible taxpayers, so even if you were denied in the past, you may qualify now.

When taxpayers fill out our Tax Relief Survey, they are able to see if they qualify for the IRS Fresh Start Program and begin their journey toward tax resolution in minutes.

This expansion also includes easier access to both installment agreements, in which a taxpayer sets up a payment plan with the IRS, and offers in compromise, where a taxpayer strikes a bargain with the IRS and ends up paying a smaller amount than they originally owed.

Not everyone who qualifies for the Fresh Start Initiative has taken advantage of the opportunity. Thousands of Americans struggle with tax debt, but many lack the time or are too intimidated by the IRS and its bureaucracy to seek real solutions. This is where working with an experienced tax professional can help. They can negotiate with the IRS on your behalf and help you resolve your tax issues at the lowest possible cost.

Do You Qualify?

It is completely free to find out if you qualify for the Fresh Start Initiative, and you can end up saving thousands or even having your tax bill wiped out completely.

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