Extension of Time To File Your Tax Return
You must file your extension request no later than the regular due date of your return.
You should estimate and pay any owed taxes by your regular deadline to help avoid possible penalties.
You must file your extension request no later than the regular due date of your return.
Why You Should File Your Past Due Return Now
Avoid interest and penalties
File your past due return and pay now to limit interest charges and late payment penalties.
Claim a Refund
You risk losing your refund if you don’t file your return. If you are due a refund for withholding or estimated taxes, you must file your return to claim it within 3 years of the return due date. The same rule applies to a right to claim tax credits such as the Earned Income Credit.
Avoid Issues Obtaining Loans
Loan approvals may be delayed if you don’t file your return. Copies of filed tax returns must be submitted to financial institutions, mortgage lenders/brokers, etc., whenever you want to buy or refinance a home, get a loan for a business, or apply for federal aid for higher education.
If You Owe More Than You Can Pay
If you cannot pay what you owe, you can request an additional 60-120 days to pay your account in full through the Online Payment Agreement Application or by calling 800-829-1040; no user fee will be charged. If you need more time to pay, you can request an installment agreement or you may qualify for an offer in compromise.
Offer in Compromise
An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be a legitimate option if you can’t pay your full tax liability, or doing so creates a financial hardship. MKG Tax Consultants will consider your unique set of facts and circumstances:
Ability to pay
Income
Expenses
Asset Equity
IRS generally approve an offer in compromise when the amount offered represents the most IRS can expect to collect within a reasonable period of time. Explore all other payment options before submitting an offer in compromise. The Offer in Compromise program is not for everyone. If you hire MKG Tax Consultants professional to help you file an offer, be sure to check your eligibility.
Make sure you are eligible
Before the IRS can consider your offer, you must be current with all filing and payment requirements. You are not eligible if you are in an open bankruptcy proceeding. Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier to confirm your eligibility and prepare a preliminary proposal.
$186 application fee (non-refundable)
Initial payment (non-refundable) for each Form 656.
Important information about payment option
Your initial payment will vary based on your offer and the payment option you choose:
Lump Sum Cash: Submit an initial payment of 20 percent of the total offer amount with your application. Wait for written acceptance, then pay the remaining balance of the offer in five or fewer payments.
Periodic Payment: Submit your initial payment with your application. Continue to pay the remaining balance in monthly installments while the IRS considers your offer. If accepted, continue to pay monthly until it is paid in full.
If you meet the Low Income Certification guidelines, you do not have to send the application fee or the initial payment and you will not need to make monthly installments during the evaluation of your offer. See your application package for details.
Understand the process
Your initial payment will vary based on your offer and the payment option you choose:
Your non-refundable payments and fees will be applied to the tax liability (you may designate payments to a specific tax year and tax debt)
A Notice of Federal Tax Lien may be filed;
Other collection activities are suspended;
The legal assessment and collection period is extended;
Make all required payments associated with your offer;
You are not required to make payments on an existing installment agreement
Your offer is automatically accepted if the IRS does not make a determination within two years of the IRS receipt date.
MKG Tax Consultants nor its associates make no warranties or guarantees that your (OIC) will be accepted by the IRS nor is the retainer fee paid to MKG Tax Consultants is a non-refundable fee for the consulting services provided. MKG Tax Consultants and its affiliates reserve the right to cancel any oral or written agreements or amend the terms and conditions of preparing a (OIC) on a tax payer behalf. Payment plans are available on a case by case basis.
For more information contact MKG Tax Consultants to schedule a appointment.
