IRS Collection Lien: How to negotiate reduced payment? Need payoff amount advice

This is solid advice! 👍 I'd add: keep a log of all your calls and who you spoke to. The IRS can be a maze sometimes.

Man, I wish I had this list when I was dealing with my lien. Took me forever to figure out the right approach. 🤦‍♂️

Thanks for this! Quick question - how much of a reduction were you able to negotiate? Just trying to get an idea of what's realistic.

It really depends on your situation, but I managed to get about 30% off. Don't go in with a specific number in mind tho, be flexible and see what they offer first.

I found a method that actually works! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then forwards the call to you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Jc9x-gysK0

$20 to talk to the IRS? Sounds like a scam to me. 🤨

I thought so too at first, but it's legit. Saved me a whole day of being on hold. Worth every penny imo.

How does it work exactly? Do they give you a specific time to be ready for the call?

Yeah, you schedule a time window. When they get an agent, they call you. You have to be ready, but it beats sitting by the phone all day.

Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose.

Ikr? Other countries have way simpler tax systems. We're living in the stone age here 💀

Oof, thanks for the warning. Did you manage to sort it out eventually?

Yeah, but it took way longer and cost me more than if I'd just dealt with it right away. Learn from my mistake, folks!

I used one last year. They were helpful but kinda expensive. Might be worth it if your case is complicated tho.

The IRS actually has a free Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can help if you're facing financial hardship. Worth checking out before paying for a private service.