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IRS Offer in Compromise – What It Is, Who Qualifies, and Why Most Get Rejected

IRS Offer in Compromise – What It Is, Who Qualifies, and Why Most Get Rejected

by Jeffrey Scott Elam, EA | Apr 12, 2026 | IRS Representation

You owe the IRS more than you can realistically pay. Maybe it’s $20,000. Maybe it’s $200,000. Either way, the balance feels impossible — and someone told you that you can settle for “pennies on the dollar.” That phrase gets thrown around a lot....
IRS Penalty Abatement — How to Get Your Penalties Reduced or Eliminated

IRS Penalty Abatement — How to Get Your Penalties Reduced or Eliminated

by Jeffrey Scott Elam, EA | Apr 10, 2026 | IRS Representation

You filed late. You paid late. Maybe both. Now the IRS has added penalties on top of what you already owe — and the number keeps growing. Here’s something most taxpayers don’t know: IRS penalties are not always final. In many cases they can be...
CP2000 Notice from the IRS — What to Do | JefScot Tax

CP2000 Notice from the IRS — What to Do | JefScot Tax

by Jeffrey Scott Elam, EA | Apr 10, 2026 | IRS Representation

You open your mail and there it is — an envelope from the IRS. Your heart sinks. Don’t panic. But don’t ignore it either. A CP2000 notice is one of the most common IRS letters sent to taxpayers every year, and knowing what it means — and what to do next —...

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