Need advice on negotiating with IRS Special Compliance Dept for payment plan

I found a way to solve IRS payment plan setup issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecpOy7kjGZs

I've been through this before. Here's what you need to know: • Be prepared with all your financial info. They'll ask about income, expenses, assets, etc. • Have a realistic payment plan in mind before you call. • Stay calm and polite, but don't be afraid to advocate for yourself. • If they propose a plan you can't afford, explain why and counter-offer. • Get everything in writing after the call. Remember, they deal with this all day. As long as you're honest and show you're trying to resolve the debt, they're usually willing to work with you. Good luck!

Ugh, dealing with the IRS is THE WORST. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it. 🙄

I found a way to get through to someone on the phone pretty quickly. There's this site called claimyr.com that has a tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then sends the call to your phone when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of hold time. Here's the link: https://claimyr.com

whatever you do, DON'T agree to a payment plan you cant afford. they'll use that against you later. trust me, i learned the hard way 😭

Has anyone had luck getting penalties waived? I've heard they sometimes do that for first-time offenders.

Pro tip: if you can pay off the full amount within 120 days, you can set up a short-term payment plan online without having to talk to anyone. Might be worth looking into if your balance isn't too high.