Form 656 Booklet
Offer in
Compromise
CONTENTS
What you need to know ................................................................................ 1
Paying for your offer .................................................................................... 3
How to apply ................................................................................................ 4
Completing the application package ............................................................ 5
Important information ................................................................................... 6
Removable Forms - Form 433-A (OIC), Collection Information Statement
for Wage Earners and Self-Employed Individuals; Form 433-B (OIC),
Collection Information Statement for Businesses; Form 656, Offer in
Compromise ................................................................................................ 7
Application Checklist .....................................................................................29
IRS contact information
If you want to see if you qualify for an offer in compromise before filling out the paperwork, you may use
the Offer in Compromise (OIC) Pre-Qualifier tool. The questionnaire format assists in gathering the
information needed and provides instant feedback as to your eligibility based on the information you
provided. The tool will also assist you in determining a preliminary offer amount for consideration of an
acceptable offer but is not a guarantee of acceptance. Access the tool at IRS.gov/OICtool or by
scanning the QR code with your smart device.
All taxpayers have a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when interacting with the IRS.
Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them. For more information on your rights as a
taxpayer, go to IRS.gov/Taxpayer -Bill-of-Rights.
If you have questions regarding qualifications for an offer in compromise, please call our toll-free number at
800-829-1040. A video on how to complete an offer in compromise is available for viewing on our website at
https://www.irsvideos.gov/Individual/PayingTaxes/CompletingForm656-OfferInCompromiseApplication. Forms
and publications are available by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676), by visiting your local IRS office, or at
IRS.gov. For answers to frequently asked questions about the offer process from submission to closure see
Offer in Compromise FAQs.
Taxpayer resources
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayers' rights. TAS can offer you help if your tax problem is causing a financial
difficulty, you’ve tried and been unable to resolve your issue with the IRS, or you believe an IRS system, process, or
procedure just isn't working as it should. If you qualify for TAS assistance, which is always free, TAS will do
everything possible to help you. Visit www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov or call 877-777-4778.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) are independent from the IRS and TAS. LITCs represent individuals whose
income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. LITCs can represent taxpayers in
audits, appeals, and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information
about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second
language. Services are offered for free or a small fee. For more information or to find an LITC near you, see the LITC
page at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/litc or IRS Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List. This publication
is also available online at IRS.gov/forms-pubs or by calling the IRS toll-free at 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What is an Offer? An Offer in Compromise (offer) is an agreement between you (the taxpayer) and
the IRS that settles a tax debt for less than the full amount owed. The offer
program provides eligible taxpayers an opportunity to resolve their tax debt. The
ultimate goal is a compromise that suits the best interest of both the taxpayer and
the IRS. Generally, you must make an appropriate offer based on what the IRS
considers your ability to pay.
Submitting an application does not ensure that the IRS will accept your offer.
It begins a process of evaluation and verification by the IRS, taking into
consideration any special circumstances that may affect your ability to pay.
Are You Eligible? Before your offer can be considered, you must (1) file all tax returns you are legally
required to file, (2) have received a bill for at least one tax debt included on your
offer, (3) make all required estimated tax payments for the current year, and (4) if
you are a business owner with employees, make all required federal tax deposits
for the current quarter and the two preceding quarters.
Note: If it is determined you have not filed all tax returns you are legally
required to file, the IRS will apply any initial payment you sent with your offer
to your tax debt and return both your offer and application fee to you. You
cannot appeal this decision.
Bankruptcy, Open Audit, Innocent
Spouse Claim, or Deactivated ITIN
If you or your business is currently in an open bankruptcy proceeding, you are not
eligible to apply for an offer. Any resolution of your outstanding tax debts generally
must take place within the context of your bankruptcy proceeding.
Resolve any open audit or outstanding innocent spouse claim issues before
submitting an offer.
We will not consider an offer with a deactivated ITIN. If you have a deactivated
ITIN, please complete the Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number, and have it reactivated. Once completed, you may submit
an Offer in Compromise.
Can You Pay in Full? Generally, the IRS will not accept an offer if you can pay your tax debt in full
through an installment agreement or equity in assets.
Note: Adjustments or exclusions, which may be considered during the offer
investigation, such as allowance of $1,000 to a bank balance or $3,450 against the
value of a car, are only applied if you are an individual and after we determine you
cannot full pay the liabilities from equity in assets, an installment agreement, or a
combination of both.
Your Tax Refunds The IRS may keep any tax period refund, including interest, processed through the
date the IRS accepts your offer by offsetting it against your tax debt, as applicable.
For example, the IRS accepts your offer on July 1, 2022, and you file your 2021
Form 1040 on April 15, 2022, showing a refund; the IRS will apply that refund to
your outstanding tax debt. Since your tax refund may be offset to the tax liability
while the offer is pending, assistance from Taxpayer Advocate or the IRS at
800-829-1040 could be available for taxpayers (other than businesses) facing
economic hardship. The refund is not considered as a payment toward your
offer.
Doubt as to Liability If you have a legitimate doubt that you owe part or all of the tax debt, complete and
submit a Form 656-L, Offer in Compromise (Doubt as to Liability). To request a
Form 656-L, visit IRS.gov or a local IRS office or call toll-free 800-TAX-FORM
(800-829-3676).
Note: Do not submit both an offer under Doubt as to Liability and an offer
under Doubt as to Collectibility or Effective Tax Administration at the same
time. You must resolve any doubt you owe part or all of the tax debt before
submitting an offer based on your ability to pay.
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Notice of Federal Tax Lien A lien is a legal claim against all your current and future property. When you don’t
pay your first bill for taxes due, a lien is created by law and attaches to your
property. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) provides public notice to creditors.
The IRS files the NFTL to establish priority of the IRS claim versus the claims of
certain other creditors. The IRS may file a NFTL at any time. You may be entitled
to file an appeal under the Collection Appeals Program (CAP) before this occurs or
request a Collection Due Process hearing after this occurs. The IRS may be
entitled to any proceeds from the sale of property subject to the lien(s). If you sell
the property prior to the release of the lien, excess property sale proceeds may be
applied to your tax liability, even if your offer has been accepted.
Trust Fund Taxes If your business owes liabilities that include trust fund taxes, the IRS may hold
responsible individuals liable for the trust fund portion of the tax pursuant to
applicable law. Trust fund taxes are the money withheld from an employee's
wages, such as income tax, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. If the IRS
accepts an offer from an employer for a portion of the trust fund tax liability, the
remainder of the trust fund taxes may be collected from the responsible parties.
You are not eligible for consideration of an offer unless the trust fund portion of the
tax is paid, or the IRS has made the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty determination(s)
on all potentially responsible individual(s). However, if you are submitting the offer
as a victim of payroll service provider fraud or failure, the Trust Fund Recovery
Penalty assessment discussed above is not required prior to submitting the offer.
Other Important Facts You have the right to appeal an offer rejection, but not the return of an offer.
Penalties and interest will continue to accrue while your offer is considered by the
IRS.
After you submit your offer, you must continue to timely file and pay all required tax
returns, estimated tax payments, and federal tax payments for yourself and any
business in which you have an interest. Failure to meet your filing and payment
responsibilities during consideration of your offer will result in the IRS
returning your offer. If the IRS accepts your offer, you must continue to stay
current with all tax filing and payment obligations through the fifth year after your
offer is accepted.
Note: If you have filed your tax returns but you have not received a bill for at least
one tax debt included on your offer, your offer and application fee may be returned
and any initial payment sent with your offer will be applied to your tax debt. To
prevent the return of your offer, wait until you have received a bill for at least
one tax debt and then include a copy of any tax return filed within 12 weeks
of this offer submission.
We can't process your offer if the IRS referred your case involving all tax periods
and liabilities identified in the offer to the Department of Justice. In addition, we
cannot compromise any tax liability arising from a restitution amount ordered by a
court or a tax debt reduced to judgment. Furthermore, we will not compromise any
IRC § 965 tax liability for which an election was made under IRC § 965(i). You
cannot appeal this decision.
The law requires the IRS to make certain information from accepted offers
available for public inspection and review. Find instructions to request a public
inspection file at IRS.gov keyword "OIC".
The IRS may levy your assets up to the time the IRS official signs and
acknowledges your offer as pending. In addition, the IRS may keep any proceeds
received from the levy. If your assets are levied after your offer is submitted and
pending evaluation, immediately contact the IRS at the phone number listed on the
levy.
If you currently have an approved installment agreement, you will not be required
to make your installment agreement payments while we consider your offer. If your
offer is not accepted and you have not incurred any additional tax debt, the IRS will
reinstate your installment agreement.
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PAYING FOR YOUR OFFER
Application Fee Offers require a $205 application fee.
Exception: If you are an individual and meet the Low-Income Certification
guidelines, there is no requirement to submit any offer payments or the
application fee upon submission or during the consideration of your offer.
You are considered an individual if you are seeking compromise of a liability for
which you are personally responsible, including any liability you incurred as a sole
proprietor.
Payment Options You must select a payment option and include the initial payment with your offer.
The amount of the initial payment and subsequent payments will depend on the
total amount of your offer and which of the following payment options you choose:
Lump Sum: This option requires 20% of the total offer amount to be paid with the
offer and the remaining balance paid in 5 or fewer payments within 5 or fewer
months of the date your offer is accepted.
Periodic Payment: This option requires you to make the first payment with the
offer and the remaining balance paid in monthly payments within 6 to 24 months,
in accordance with your proposed offer terms.
Note: Under the periodic payment option, you must continue to make
monthly payments while the IRS is evaluating your offer. If you fail to make
these payments at any time prior to receiving a final decision letter, the IRS may
return your offer. You cannot appeal this decision. Total payments must equal the
total offer amount. Generally, payments made on an offer will not be returned.
The initial payment and monthly payments are not required if you meet the Low-
Income Certification guidelines. If you qualified under the Low-Income Certification
and are not required to submit payments while the offer is under consideration,
your first payment will be due 30 calendar days after acceptance of the offer,
unless another date is agreed to in an amended offer.
If you do not have sufficient cash to pay for your offer, you may need to consider
borrowing money from a bank, friends, and/or family. Other options may include
borrowing against or selling other assets.
If you are an individual, use the OIC Pre-Qualifier tool at IRS.gov/OICtool to
assist in determining a starting point for your offer amount.
Note: You may not pay your offer amount with an expected or current tax
refund, money already paid, funds attached by any collection action, or
anticipated benefits from a capital or net operating loss. If you are planning to
use your retirement savings from an IRA or 401k plan, you may have future tax
debt as a result. Contact the IRS or your tax advisor before taking this action.
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HOW TO APPLY
Application Process The application must include:
Form 656, Offer in Compromise
Completed and signed Form 433-A (OIC), Collection Information Statement for
Wage Earners and Self-Employed Individuals, if applicable
Completed and signed Form 433-B (OIC), Collection Information Statement for
Businesses, if applicable
$205 application fee, unless you meet Low-Income Certification Guidelines
Initial offer payment based on the payment option you choose, unless you
meet Low-Income Certification Guidelines
Note: Your offer(s) cannot be considered without the completed and signed
Form(s) 656, 433-A (OIC), 433-B (OIC) (if applicable), and supporting
documentation.
If You and Your Spouse Owe
Joint and Separate Tax Debts
If you and your spouse have joint tax debt(s) and you or your spouse are also
responsible for separate tax debt(s) (including Trust Fund Recovery Penalty),
you will each need to send in a separate Form 656. You will complete one Form
656 for yourself listing all your joint and any separate tax debt(s) and your
spouse will complete one Form 656 listing all their joint and any separate tax
debt(s), for a total of two Forms 656.
If you and your spouse or ex-spouse have a joint tax debt and your spouse or ex-
spouse does not want to be part of the offer, you may submit a Form 656 to
compromise your responsibility for the joint tax debt.
Each Form 656 will require the $205 application fee and initial payment
unless you are an individual and meet the Low-Income Certification
guidelines.
If You Owe Individual and
Business Tax Debt
If you have individual and business tax debt that you wish to compromise, you will
need to send in two Forms 656. Complete one Form 656 for your individual tax
debt(s) and one Form 656 for your business tax debt(s). Each Form 656 will
require the $205 application fee and initial payment.
Note: A business is defined as a corporation, partnership, or any business that is
operated as other than a sole-proprietorship. You may not compromise an
individual's share of a partnership debt. The partnership must submit its own offer
based on the partnership's and partners' ability to pay.
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COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PACKAGE
To calculate an offer amount, you will need to gather information about your
financial situation, including cash, investments, available credit, assets, income,
and debt.
You will also need to gather information about your household's average gross
monthly income and expenses. The household includes all those in addition to
yourself who contribute money to pay expenses relating to the household such as:
rent, utilities, insurance, groceries, etc. This is necessary for the IRS to accurately
evaluate your offer. The IRS may also use this to determine your share of the total
household income and expenses.
In general, the IRS will not consider expenses for tuition for private schools,
college expenses, charitable contributions, and other unsecured debt payments as
part of the expense calculation.
Step 1 – Gather Your Information
Step 2 – Fill out Form 433-A
(OIC), Collection Information
Statement for Wage Earners and
Self-Employed Individuals
Fill out Form 433-A (OIC) if you are an individual wage earner, operate or operated
as a sole proprietor, or are authorized to submit an offer on behalf of the estate of
a deceased individual. If you are married but living separately from your spouse
then you each must submit a Form 433-A (OIC). If the IRS requests information
that is not provided by a spouse, then the IRS may choose to return the offer. This
will assist in the calculation of an appropriate offer amount based on your assets,
income, expenses, and future earning potential. You will have the opportunity to
provide a written explanation of any special circumstances that affect your financial
situation.
Step 3 – Fill out Form 433-B (OIC),
Collection Information Statement
for Businesses
Fill out Form 433-B (OIC) if the business is a Corporation, Partnership, or LLC.
This will assist in the calculation of an appropriate offer amount based on the
business assets, income, expenses, and future earning potential. If the business
has assets used to produce income (for example, a tow truck used in the business
for towing vehicles), the business may be allowed to exclude equity in these
assets.
Step 4 – Attach Required
Documentation
You will need to attach supporting documentation with Form(s) 433-A (OIC) and
433-B (OIC). See a list of the documents required at the end of each form. Include
copies of all required attachments. Do not send original documents.
Step 5 – Fill out Form 656, Offer
in Compromise
Fill out Form 656. The Form 656 identifies the tax years and type of tax you would
like to compromise. It also identifies your offer amount and the payment terms.
Your offer amount must be equal to or greater than the amount calculated in Form
433-A(OIC) or 433-B(OIC).
Step 6 – Include Initial Payment
and $205 Application Fee
Include a personal check, cashier's check, or money order for your initial payment
based on the payment option you selected (20% of the offer amount for a lump
sum offer or the first month's payment for a periodic payment offer). Generally,
initial payments will not be returned but will be applied to your tax debt if your offer
is not accepted.
If you choose to pay the fee and offer payment by personal check, cashier’s
check, or money order, provide a separate personal check, cashier’s check,
or money order for each fee and offer payment you submit. Make checks or
money orders in U.S. dollars and payable to the "United States Treasury." As
an alternative to checks or money orders, you may pay the fee and offer payment
electronically through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.
Reminder: If you meet the Low-Income Certification guidelines DO NOT send
any money.
Step 7 – Mail the Application
Package
Make a copy of your application package and keep it for your records.
Mail the completed application package to the appropriate IRS facility. See page
29, Application Checklist, for details.
Note: If you are working with an IRS employee, let them know you are
sending or have sent an offer to compromise your tax debt(s).
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After You Mail Your Application: We will contact you after we receive and review your offer application. Promptly
reply to any requests for additional information within the time frame specified.
Failure to reply timely will result in the return of your offer without appeal rights.
If we accept your offer, you must continue to timely file all required tax returns and
timely pay all estimated tax payments and federal tax payments that become due
in the future. If you fail to timely file and timely pay any tax obligations that become
due within the five years after your offer acceptance we may default your offer. If
we default your offer, you will be liable for the original tax debt, less payments
made, and all accrued interest and penalties. An offer does not stop the accrual of
interest and penalties. Please note that if your final payment is more than the
agreed amount, we will not return the money but will apply it to your tax debt.
In addition, we may default your offer if you fail to promptly pay any tax debts
assessed after acceptance of your offer for any tax years prior to acceptance that
were not included in your original offer.
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Catalog Number 55896Q www.irs.gov
Form
433-A (OIC) (Rev. 4-2024)
Form 433-A (OIC)
(April 2024)
Department of the Treasury — Internal Revenue Service
Collection Information Statement for Wage Earners and
Self-Employed Individuals
Use this form if you are
An individual who owes income tax on a Form 1040, U.S.
Individual Income Tax Return
An individual with a personal liability for Excise Tax
An individual responsible for a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
An individual who is self-employed or has self-employment
income. You are considered to be self-employed if you are in
business for yourself, or carry on a trade or business.
An individual who is personally responsible for a partnership
liability (only if the partnership is submitting an offer)
An individual who is submitting an offer on behalf of the
estate of a deceased person
Note: Include attachments if additional space is needed to respond completely to any question. This form should only be used with the Form
656, Offer in Compromise.
Section 1 Personal and Household Information
Last name First name
Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Social Security Number
- -
Marital status
Unmarried Married
If married, date of marriage (mm/dd/yyyy)
Home physical address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Do you
Own your home Rent
Other (specify e.g., share rent, live with relative, etc.)
If you were married and lived in AZ, CA, ID, LA, NM, NV, TX, WA or WI within the last ten years check here
County of residence Primary phone
( ) -
Secondary phone
( ) -
FAX number
( ) -
Home mailing address (if different from above or post office box number)
Provide information about your spouse.
Spouse's last name Spouse's first name Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Provide information for all other persons in the household or claimed as a dependent.
Name Age Relationship
Claimed as a dependent
on your Form 1040
Contributes to
household income
Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No
Social Security Number
- -
Section 2 Employment Information for Wage Earners
Complete this section if you or your spouse are wage earners and receive a Form W-2. If you or your spouse have self-employment income (that is
you file a Schedule C, E, F, etc.) instead of, or in addition to wage income, you must also complete Business Information in Sections 4, 5, and 6.
Your employer’s name Pay period
Weekly Bi-weekly
Monthly Other
Employer’s address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Do you have an ownership interest in this business
Yes (also complete and submit Form 433-B) No
Your occupation How long with this employer
(years) (months)
Spouse’s employer's name Pay period
Weekly Bi-weekly
Monthly Other
Employer’s address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Does your spouse have an ownership interest in this business
Yes (also complete and submit Form 433-B) No
Spouse's occupation How long with this employer
(years) (months)
Catalog Number 55896Q www.irs.gov
Form
433-A (OIC) (Rev. 4-2024)
Page 2
Section 3 Personal Asset Information (Domestic and Foreign)
Use the most current statement for each type of account, such as checking, savings, money market and online accounts, stored value cards (such as a
payroll card from an employer), investment, retirement accounts (IRAs, Keogh, 401(k) plans, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit) and
digital assets, or financial interests in digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual currencies, such as cryptocurrencies and
stablecoins, life insurance policies that have a cash value, or may be sold on a secondary market, a life settlement, and safe deposit boxes including
those located in foreign countries or jurisdictions. Asset value is subject to adjustment by IRS based on individual circumstances. Enter the total amount
available for each of the following (if additional space is needed include attachments). Ensure you also include assets located in foreign countries or
jurisdictions and add attachment(s) if additional space is needed to respond.
Round to the nearest dollar. Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0".
Cash and Investments (domestic and foreign)
Cash Checking Savings Money Market Account/CD Online Account Stored Value Card
Bank name and country location Account number
(1a) $
Checking Savings Money Market Account/CD Online Account Stored Value Card
Bank name and country location Account number
(1b) $
Total of bank accounts from attachment (1c) $
Add lines (1a) through (1c) minus ($1,000) = (1) $
Investment account Stocks Bonds Other
Name of Financial Institution and country location Account number
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(2a) $
Investment account Stocks Bonds Other
Name of Financial Institution and country location Account number
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(2b) $
Total investment accounts from attachment. [current market value minus loan balance(s)] (2d) $
Add lines (2a) through (2d) =
(2) $
Digital asset
Description of digital asset
Number of units
Location of digital asset (exchange
account, self-hosted wallet)
Account number for assets held by
a custodian or broker
Digital asset address for self-hosted digital assets
US dollar equivalent of the digital asset as of today
$
=
(2c) $
Retirement account 401K IRA Other
Name of Financial Institution and country location Account number
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(3a) $
Total of retirement accounts from attachment. [current market value X .8 minus loan balance(s)] (3b) $
Add lines (3a) through (3b) = (3) $
Note: Your reduction from current market value may be greater than 20% due to potential tax consequences/withdrawal penalties.
Cash value of Life Insurance Policies
Name of Insurance Company Policy number
Current cash value
$
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(4a) $
Total cash value of life insurance policies from attachment
$
Minus loan balance(s)
– $
=
(4b) $
Add lines (4a) through (4b) = (4) $
Catalog Number 55896Q www.irs.gov
Form
433-A (OIC) (Rev. 4-2024)
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Section 3 (Continued) Personal Asset Information (Domestic and Foreign)
Real property (enter information about any house, condo, co-op, time share, etc. that you own or are buying including any assets owned by
your spouse if you live in a community property state)
Is your real property currently for sale or do you anticipate selling your real property to fund the offer amount
Yes
(listing price)
No
Property description (indicate if personal residence, rental property, vacant, etc.) Purchase date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Amount of mortgage payment Date of final payment How title is held (joint tenancy, etc.)
Location (street, city, state, ZIP code, county, and country) Lender/Contract holder name, address (street, city,
state, ZIP code)
and phone
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance (mortgages, etc.)
– $
(total value of real estate) = (5a) $
Property description (indicate if personal residence, rental property, vacant, etc.) Purchase date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Amount of mortgage payment Date of final payment How title is held (joint tenancy, etc.)
Location (street, city, state, ZIP code, county, and country) Lender/Contract holder name, address (street, city,
state, ZIP code)
and phone
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance (mortgages, etc.)
– $
(total value of real estate) = (5b) $
Total value of property(s) from attachment [current market value X .8 minus any loan balance(s)] (5c) $
Add lines (5a) through (5c) = (5) $
Vehicles (enter information about any cars, boats, motorcycles, etc. that you own or lease).
Include those located in foreign countries or jurisdictions. If additional space is needed, list on an attachment.
Vehicle make & model Year Date purchased Mileage License/Tag number
Lease
Own
Name of creditor Date of final payment Monthly lease/loan amount
$
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
Total value of vehicle (if the vehicle
is leased, enter 0 as the total value)
=
(6a) $
Subtract $3,450 from line (6a)
(If line (6a) minus $3,450 is a negative number, enter "0")
(6b) $
Vehicle make & model Year Date purchased Mileage License/Tag number
Lease
Own
Name of creditor Date of final payment Monthly lease/loan amount
$
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
Total value of vehicle (if the vehicle
is leased, enter 0 as the total value)
=
(6c) $
If you are filing a joint offer, subtract $3,450 from line (6c)
(If line (6c) minus $3,450 is a negative number, enter "0")
If you are not filing a joint offer, enter the amount from line (6c)
(6d) $
Total value of vehicles listed from attachment [current market value X .8 minus any loan balance(s)] (6e) $
Total lines (6b), (6d), and (6e) = (6) $
Catalog Number 55896Q www.irs.gov
Form
433-A (OIC) (Rev. 4-2024)
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Section 3 (Continued) Personal Asset Information (Domestic and Foreign)
Other valuable items (artwork, collections, jewelry, items of value in safe deposit boxes, interest in a company or business that is not publicly traded, etc.)
Description of asset(s)
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(7a) $
Value of remaining furniture and personal effects (not listed above)
Description of asset
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(7b) $
Total value of valuable items listed from attachment [current market value X .8 minus any loan balance(s)] (7c) $
Add lines (7a) through (7c) minus IRS deduction of $11,390 =
(7) $
Do not include amount on the lines with a letter beside the number. Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative, enter "0" on that line.
Add lines (1) through (7) and enter the amount in Box A =
Box A
Available Individual Equity in Assets
$
NOTE: If you or your spouse are self-employed, Sections 4, 5, and 6 must be completed before continuing with Sections 7 and 8.
Section 4 Self-Employed Information
If you or your spouse are self-employed (e.g., files Schedule(s) C, E, F, etc.), complete this section.
Is your business a sole proprietorship
Yes No
Name of business
Address of business (if other than personal residence)
Business telephone number
( ) -
Employer Identification Number Business website address Trade name or DBA
Description of business Total number of employees Frequency of tax deposits Average gross monthly
payroll $
Do you or your spouse have any other business interests? Include any
interest in an LLC, LLP, corporation, partnership, etc.
Yes
(percentage of ownership: )
Title
No
Business address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Business name
Business telephone number
( ) -
Employer Identification Number
Type of business (select one)
Partnership LLC Corporation Other
Section 5 Business Asset Information (for Self-Employed) (Domestic and Foreign)
List business assets including bank accounts, digital assets (such as cryptocurrency), tools, books, machinery, equipment, business vehicles and real
property that is owned/leased/rented. If additional space is needed, attach a list of items. Do not include personal assets listed in Section 3.
Round to the nearest whole dollar. Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0".
Cash Checking Savings Money Market Account/CD Online Account Stored Value Card
Bank name and country location Account number
(8a) $
Cash Checking Savings Money Market Account/CD Online Account Stored Value Card
Bank name and country location Account number
(8b) $
Digital asset
Description of digital asset
Number of units
Location of digital asset (exchange
account, self-hosted wallet)
Account number for assets held by
a custodian or broker
Digital asset address for self-hosted digital assets
US dollar equivalent of the digital asset as of today
$
=
(8c) $
Total bank accounts from attachment (8d) $
Add lines (8a) through (8d) = (8) $
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Section 5 (Continued) Business Asset Information (for Self-Employed) (Domestic and Foreign)
Description of asset
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
Total value (if leased or used
in the production of income,
enter 0 as the total value)
=
(9a) $
Description of asset:
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus Loan Balance
– $
Total value (if leased or used
in the production of income,
enter 0 as the total value)
=
(9b) $
Total value of assets listed from attachment [current market value X .8 minus any loan balance(s)] (9c) $
Add lines (9a) through (9c) = (9) $
IRS allowed deduction for professional books and tools of trade for individuals and sole-proprietors – (10) $
Enter the value of line (9) minus line (10). If less than zero enter zero. = (11) $
Notes Receivable
Do you have notes receivable Yes No
If yes, attach current listing that includes name(s) and amount of note(s) receivable
Accounts Receivable
Do you have accounts receivable, including e-payment, factoring
companies, and any bartering or online auction accounts
Yes No
If yes, provide a list of your current accounts receivable (include the age and amount)
Do not include amounts from the lines with a letter beside the number [for example: (9c)].
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative, enter "0" on that line.
Add lines (8) and (11) and enter the amount in Box B =
Box B
Available Business Equity in
Assets
$
Section 6 Business Income and Expense Information (for Self-Employed)
If you provide a current profit and loss (P&L) statement for the information below, enter the total gross monthly income on line 17 and your monthly
expenses on line 29 below. Do not complete lines (12) - (16) and (18) - (28). You may use the amounts claimed for income and expenses on your most
recent Schedule C; however, if the amount has changed significantly within the past year, a current P&L should be submitted to substantiate the claim.
Period provided beginning through
Round to the nearest whole dollar. Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0".
Business income (you may average 6-12 months income/receipts to determine your gross monthly income/receipts)
Gross receipts (12) $
Gross rental income (13) $
Interest income (14) $
Dividends (15) $
Other income (16) $
Add lines (12) through (16) = (17) $
Business expenses (you may average 6-12 months expenses to determine your average expenses)
Materials purchased (e.g., items directly related to the production of a product or service) (18) $
Inventory purchased (e.g., goods bought for resale) (19) $
Gross wages and salaries (20) $
Rent (21) $
Supplies (items used to conduct business and used up within one year, e.g., books, office supplies, professional equipment, etc.) (22) $
Utilities/telephones (23) $
Vehicle costs (gas, oil, repairs, maintenance) (24) $
Business insurance (25) $
Current business taxes (e.g., real estate, excise, franchise, occupational, personal property, sales and employer's portion of
employment taxes)
(26) $
Secured debts (not credit cards) (27) $
Other business expenses (include a list) (28) $
Add lines (18) through (28) = (29) $
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative, enter "0" on that line.
Subtract line (29) from line (17) and enter the amount in Box C =
Box C
Net Business Income
$
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Section 7 Monthly Household Income and Expense Information
Enter your household's average gross monthly income. Gross monthly income includes wages, social security, pension, unemployment, and other
income. Examples of other income include but are not limited to: agricultural subsidies, gambling income, oil credits, rent subsidies, sharing economy
income from providing on-demand work, services or goods (e.g., Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, AirBnB, VRBO), income through digital platforms like an app or
website, etc., and recurring capital gains from the sale of securities or other property such as digital assets. Include the below information for yourself,
your spouse, and anyone else who contributes to your household’s income. This is necessary for the IRS to accurately evaluate your offer.
Monthly Household Income
Note: Entire household income should also include income that is considered not taxable and may not be included on your tax return.
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Primary taxpayer
Gross wages
$
Social Security
+ $
Pension(s)
+ $
Other income (e.g. unemployment)
+ $
Total primary
taxpayer income
=
(30) $
Spouse
Gross wages
$
Social Security
+ $
Pension(s)
+ $
Other Income (e.g. unemployment)
+ $
Total spouse
income
=
(31) $
(32) $
Distributions (e.g., income from partnerships, sub-S Corporations, etc.) (34) $
Net rental income (35) $
Net business income from Box C [Deductions for non-cash expenses on Schedule C (e.g., depreciation, depletion, etc.) are
not permitted as an expense for offer purposes and must be added back in to the net income figure]
(36) $
Child support received (37) $
Alimony received (38) $
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative, enter "0" on that line.
Add lines (30) through (38) and enter the amount in Box D =
Box D
Total Household Income
$
Food, clothing, and miscellaneous (e.g., housekeeping supplies, personal care products, minimum payment on credit card).
A reasonable estimate of these expenses may be used
(39) $
Housing and utilities (e.g., rent or mortgage payment and average monthly cost of property taxes, home insurance,
maintenance, dues, fees and utilities including electricity, gas, other fuels, trash collection, water, cable television and internet,
telephone, and cell phone)
monthly rent payment
(40) $
Vehicle loan and/or lease payment(s) (41) $
Vehicle operating costs (e.g., average monthly cost of maintenance, repairs, insurance, fuel, registrations, licenses,
inspections, parking, tolls, etc.)
. A reasonable estimate of these expenses may be used
(42) $
Public transportation costs (e.g., average monthly cost of fares for mass transit such as bus, train, ferry, etc.). A reasonable
estimate of these expenses may be used (43) $
Health insurance premiums (44) $
Out-of-pocket health care costs (e.g. average monthly cost of prescription drugs, medical services, and medical supplies like
eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc.)
(45) $
Court-ordered payments (e.g., monthly cost of any alimony, child support, etc.) (46) $
Child/dependent care payments (e.g., daycare, etc.) (47) $
Life insurance premiums
Life insurance policy amount
(48) $
Current monthly taxes (e.g., monthly cost of federal, state, and local tax, personal property tax, etc.) (49) $
Interest, dividends, and royalties (33) $
Additional sources of income used to support the household, e.g., non-liable spouse, or anyone else who may
contribute to the household income, etc.
List source(s)
(50) $
Enter the amount of your monthly delinquent state and/or local tax payment(s)
. Total tax owed
(51) $
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative, enter "0" on that line.
Add lines (39) through (51) and enter the amount in Box E =
Secured debts/Other (e.g., any loan where you pledged an asset as collateral not previously listed, government guaranteed
student loan, employer required retirement or dues)
List debt(s)/expense(s)
Box E
Total Household Expenses
$
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative, enter "0" on that line.
Subtract Box E from Box D and enter the amount in Box F =
Box F
Remaining Monthly Income
$
Monthly Household Expenses
Enter your average monthly expenses.
Note: For expenses claimed in boxes (39) and (45) only, you should list the full amount of the allowable standard even if the
actual amount you pay is less. For the other boxes input your actual expenses. You may find the allowable standards at
IRS.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Collection-Financial-Standards.
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
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Section 8 Calculate Your Minimum Offer Amount
If you will pay your offer in 5 or fewer payments within 5 months or less, multiply "Remaining Monthly Income" (Box F) by 12 to get "Future Remaining
Income" (Box G). Do not enter a number less than $0.
Enter the total from Box F
$
X 12 =
Box G Future Remaining Income
$
If you will pay your offer in 6 to 24 months, multiply "Remaining Monthly Income" (Box F) by 24 to get "Future Remaining Income" (Box H). Do not enter
a number less than $0.
Enter the total from Box F
$
X 24 =
Box H Future Remaining Income
$
Determine your minimum offer amount by adding the total available assets from Box A and Box B (if applicable) to the amount in either Box G or Box H.
Enter the amount from Box A
plus Box B (if applicable)
$
+
Enter the amount from either
Box G or Box H
$
=
Offer Amount
Your offer must be more than zero ($0). Do
not leave blank. Use whole dollars only.
$
Place the offer amount shown above on the Form 656, Section 4, Payment Terms, unless you cannot pay that amount due to
special circumstances. If you cannot pay that amount due to special circumstances, place the amount you can pay on the
Form 656, Section 4, Payment Terms, and explain your special circumstances on the Form 656, Section 3, Reason for Offer.
Section 9 Other Information
Additional information IRS needs to consider settlement of your tax debt. If you or your business are currently in a bankruptcy proceeding,
you are not eligible to apply for an offer.
Have you filed bankruptcy in the past 7 years (if yes, answer the following)
Yes No
Date filed (mmddyyyy)
Date dismissed (mmddyyyy) Date discharged (mmddyyyy)
Petition no. Location filed
In the past 10 years, have you lived outside of the U.S. for 6 months or longer (if yes, answer the following) Yes No
Dates lived abroad: From (mmddyyyy) To (mmddyyyy)
Are you a party to or involved in litigation (if yes, answer the following) Yes No
Defendant
Plaintiff
Location of filing Docket/Case numberRepresented by
Possible completion date (mmddyyyy) Subject of litigation
$
Amount of dispute
If yes and the litigation included tax debt, provide the types of tax and periods involved
NoYesAre you or have you ever been party to any litigation involving the IRS/United States (including any tax litigation)
Are you a trustee, fiduciary, or contributor of a trust Yes No
EIN
Do you have a safe deposit box (business or personal) including those located in foreign countries or jurisdictions (if yes, answer
the following)
Yes No
Location (name, address and box number(s)) Contents
Value
$
Name of the trust
Are you the beneficiary of a trust, estate, or life insurance policy, including those located in foreign countries or jurisdictions
(if yes, answer the following)
Yes No
Place where recorded EIN
Name of the trust, estate, or policy
Anticipated amount to be received
$
When will the amount be received
The next steps calculate your minimum offer amount. The amount of time you take to pay your offer in full will affect your minimum offer amount. Paying
over a shorter period of time will result in a smaller minimum offer amount.
Note: The multipliers below (12 and 24) and the calculated offer amount (which included the amount(s) allowed for vehicles and bank
accounts) do not apply if the IRS determines you have the ability to pay your tax debt in full within the legal period to collect.
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
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Section 9 (Continued) Other Information
In the past 10 years, have you transferred any asset with a fair market value of more than $10,000 including real property, for
less than their full value (if yes, answer the following)
Yes No
List asset(s)
Value at time of transfer
$
Date transferred (mmddyyyy)
To whom or where was it transferred
Do you have any assets or own any real property outside the U.S. Yes No
If yes, provide description, location, and value
Do you have any funds being held in trust by a third party Yes No
If yes, how much $ Where
Section 10 Signatures
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this offer, including accompanying documents, and to the best of my knowledge it
is true, correct, and complete.
Signature of Taxpayer
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Signature of Spouse
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Remember to include all applicable attachments listed below.
Copies of the most recent pay stub, earnings statement, etc., from each employer.
Copies of the most recent statement for each investment and retirement account.
Copies of the most recent statement, etc., from all other sources of income such as pensions, Social Security, rental income,
interest and dividends (including any received from a related partnership, corporation, LLC, LLP, etc.), court order for child
support, alimony, royalties, agricultural subsidies, gambling income, oil credits, rent subsidies, sharing economy income from
providing on-demand work, services or goods (e.g., Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, VRBO), income through digital platforms like an app or
website, etc., and recurring capital gains from the sale of securities or other property such as digital assets.
Copies of individual complete bank statements for the three most recent months. If you operate a business, copies of the six
most recent complete statements for each business bank account.
Completed Form 433-B (Collection Information Statement for Businesses) if you or your spouse have an interest in a business
entity other than a sole-proprietorship.
Copies of the most recent statement from lender(s) on loans such as mortgages, second mortgages, vehicles, etc., showing
monthly payments, loan payoffs, and balances.
List of Accounts Receivable or Notes Receivable, if applicable.
Verification of delinquent State/Local Tax Liability showing total delinquent state/local taxes and amount of monthly payments, if
applicable.
Copies of court orders for child support/alimony payments claimed in monthly expense section.
Copies of Trust documents if applicable per Section 9.
Documentation to support any special circumstances described in the “Explanation of Circumstances” on Form 656, if applicable.
Attach a Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, if you would like your attorney, CPA, or enrolled agent
to represent you and you do not have a current form on file with the IRS. Ensure all years and forms involved in your offer are
listed on Form 2848 and include the current tax year. Check the appropriate box to ensure copies of communications are sent to
your representative.
Completed and signed current Form 656.
Catalog Number 55897B www.irs.gov
Form
433-B (OIC) (Rev. 4-2024)
Form 433-B (OIC)
(April 2024)
Department of the Treasury — Internal Revenue Service
Collection Information Statement for Businesses
Complete this form if your business is a
Corporation
Partnership
Limited Liability Company (LLC) classified as a corporation
Other LLC
Note: If your business is a sole proprietorship do not use this form. Instead, complete Form 433-A (OIC) Collection Information Statement for
Wage Earners and Self-Employed Individuals. This form should only be used with the Form 656, Offer in Compromise.
Include attachments if additional space is needed to respond completely to any question.
Section 1 Business Information (Domestic and Foreign)
Business name Employer Identification Number
Business physical address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Primary phone
( ) -
Secondary phone
( ) -
Business website address
County of business location
Description of business and DBA or "Trade Name"
Business mailing address (if different from above or post office box number)
FAX number
( ) -
Federal contractor
Yes No
Total number of employees
Check here if you are the only employee
Frequency of tax deposits Average gross monthly payroll
$
Does the business outsource its payroll processing and tax return
preparation for a fee
Yes No
If yes, list provider name and address in box below
(street, city, state, ZIP code)
Provide information about all partners, officers, LLC members, major shareholders (domestic and foreign), etc., associated with the business.
Include attachments if additional space is needed.
Last name First name Title
Percent of ownership and annual salary Social Security Number
- -
Home address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Primary phone
( ) -
Secondary phone
( ) -
Last name First name Title
Percent of ownership and annual salary Social Security Number
- -
Home address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Primary phone
( ) -
Secondary phone
( ) -
Last name First name Title
Percent of ownership and annual salary Social Security Number
- -
Home address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Primary phone
( ) -
Secondary phone
( ) -
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Section 2 Business Asset Information (Domestic and Foreign)
Gather the most current statement from banks, lenders on loans, mortgages (including second mortgages), monthly payments, loan balances, and
accountant's depreciation schedules, if applicable. Also, include make/model/year/mileage of vehicles and current value of business assets. To estimate
the current value, you may consult resources like Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), NADA (www.nada.com), local real estate postings of properties similar
to yours, and any other websites or publications that show what the business assets would be worth if you were to sell them. Asset value is subject to
adjustment by IRS. Enter the total amount available for each of the following (if additional space is needed, please include attachments).
Round to the nearest dollar. Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0".
Cash and investments (domestic and foreign)
Cash Checking Savings Money Market Account/CD Online Account Stored Value Card
Bank name and country location Account number
(1a) $
Cash Checking Savings Money Market Account/CD Online Account Stored Value Card
Bank name and country location Account number
(1b) $
Cash Checking Savings Money Market Account/CD Online Account Stored Value Card
Bank name and country location Account number
(1c) $
Total bank accounts from attachment (1d) $
Add lines (1a) through (1d) = (1) $
Investment account Stocks Bonds Other
Name of Financial Institution and country location Account number
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(2a) $
Investment Account: Stocks Bonds Other
Name of Financial Institution and country location Account number
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
=
(2b) $
Digital asset
Description of digital asset
Number of units
Location of digital asset (exchange
account, self-hosted wallet)
Account number for assets held by
a custodian or broker
Digital asset address for self-hosted digital assets
US dollar equivalent of the digital asset as of today
$
=
(2c) $
Total investment accounts from attachment. [current market value minus loan balance(s)] (2d) $
Add lines (2a) through (2d) = (2) $
Notes Receivable
Do you have notes receivable Yes No
If yes, attach current listing which includes name, age, and amount of note(s) receivable
Accounts Receivable
Do you have accounts receivable, including e-payment, factoring
companies, and any bartering or online auction accounts
Yes No
If yes, provide a list of name, age, and amount of the current accounts receivable
Catalog Number 55897B www.irs.gov
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Section 2 (Continued) Business Asset Information (Domestic and Foreign)
If the business owns more properties, vehicles, or equipment than shown in this form, please list on a separate attachment.
Real estate (buildings, lots, commercial property, etc.)
Is your real property currently for sale or do you anticipate selling your real property to fund the offer amount
Yes
(listing price)
No
Property address (street address, city,
state, ZIP code, county, and country)
Property description (indicate if rental property, vacant, etc.) Date purchased
Monthly mortgage payment Date of final payment
Name of lender/contract holder
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance (mortgages, etc.)
– $
Total value of real estate =
(3a) $
Property address (street address, city,
state, ZIP code, county, and country)
Property description (indicate if rental property, vacant, etc.) Date purchased
Monthly mortgage payment Date of final payment
Name of lender/contract holder
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance (mortgages, etc.)
– $
Total value of real estate =
(3b) $
Total value of property(s) listed from attachment [current market value X .8 minus any loan balance(s)] (3c) $
Add lines (3a) through (3c) = (3) $
Business vehicles (cars, boats, motorcycles, trailers, etc.). Include those located in foreign countries or jurisdictions. If additional space is needed, list on an
attachment.
Vehicle make & model Year Date purchased Mileage or use hours License/Tag number
Lease
Own
Name of creditor Date of final payment Monthly lease/loan amount
$
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
Total value of vehicle (if the vehicle
is leased, enter 0 as the total value)
=
(4a) $
Mileage or use hours License/Tag numberVehicle make & model Year Date purchased
Lease
Own
Name of creditor Date of final payment Monthly lease/loan amount
$
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
Total value of vehicle (if the vehicle
is leased, enter 0 as the total value)
=
(4b) $
Vehicle make & model Year Date purchased Mileage or use hours License/Tag number
Lease
Own
Name of creditor Date of final payment Monthly lease/loan amount
$
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
Total value of vehicle (if the vehicle
is leased, enter 0 as the total value)
=
(4c) $
Total value of vehicles listed from attachment [current market value X .8 minus any loan balance(s)] (4d) $
Add lines (4a) through (4d) = (4) $
Catalog Number 55897B www.irs.gov
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Section 2 (Continued) Business Asset Information (Domestic and Foreign)
Other business equipment
[If you have more than one piece of equipment, please list on a separate attachment and put the total of all equipment in box (5b)]
Type of equipment
Current market value
$ X .8 = $
Minus loan balance
– $
Total value of equipment
(if leased or used in the production of
income enter 0 as the total value)
=
(5a) $
Total value of equipment listed from attachment [current market value X .8 minus any loan balance(s)] (5b) $
Total value of all business equipment
Add lines (5a) and (5b) =
(5) $
Do not include amount on the lines with a letter beside the number. Round to the nearest dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0" on that line.
Add lines (1) through (5) and enter the amount in Box A =
Box A
Available Equity in Assets
$
Section 3 Business Income Information
Enter the average gross monthly income of your business. To determine your gross monthly income use the most recent 6-12 months documentation of
commissions, invoices, gross receipts from sales/services, etc.; most recent 6-12 months earnings statements, etc., from every other source of income (such as
rental income, interest and dividends, or subsidies); or you may use the most recent 6-12 months Profit and Loss (P&L) to provide the information of income and
expenses.
Note: If you provide a current profit and loss statement for the information below, enter the total gross monthly income in Box B below. Do not
complete lines (6) - (10).
Period provided beginning through
Gross receipts (6) $
Gross rental income (7) $
Interest income (8) $
Dividends (9) $
Other income (specify on attachment)
(10) $
Round to the nearest dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0" on that line.
Add lines (6) through (10) and enter the amount in Box B =
Box B
Total Business Income
$
Section 4 Business Expense Information
Enter the average gross monthly expenses for your business using your most recent 6-12 months statements, bills, receipts, or other documents
showing monthly recurring expenses. Deductions for non-cash expenses (e.g., depreciation, depletion, etc.) are not permitted as an expense for
offer purposes.
Note: If you provide a current profit and loss statement for the information below, enter the total monthly expenses in Box C below. Do not
complete lines (11) - (20).
Period provided beginning through
Materials purchased (e.g., items directly related to the production of a product or service)
(11) $
Inventory purchased (e.g., goods bought for resale)
(12) $
Gross wages and salaries (13) $
Rent (14) $
Supplies (items used to conduct business and used up within one year, e.g., books, office supplies, professional
equipment, etc.)
(15) $
Utilities/telephones (16) $
Vehicle costs (gas, oil, repairs, maintenance)
(17) $
Insurance (other than life)
(18) $
Current taxes (e.g., real estate, state, and local income tax, excise franchise, occupational, personal property,
sales and employer's portion of employment taxes, etc.)
(19) $
Other expenses (e.g., secured debt payments. Specify on attachment. Do not include credit card payments)
(20) $
Round to the nearest dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0" on that line.
Add lines (11) through (20) and enter the amount in Box C =
Round to the nearest dollar.
Do not enter a negative number. If any line item is a negative number, enter "0" on that line.
Subtract Box C from Box B and enter the amount in Box D =
Box C
Total Business Expenses
$
Box D
Remaining Monthly Income
$
Catalog Number 55897B www.irs.gov
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Section 5
Calculate Your Minimum Offer Amount
The next steps calculate your minimum offer amount. The amount of time you take to pay your offer in full will affect your minimum offer amount. Paying
over a shorter period of time will result in a smaller minimum offer amount.
Note: The multipliers below (12 and 24) and the calculated offer amount do not apply if IRS determines you have the ability to pay your tax
debt in full within the legal period to collect.
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
If you will pay your offer in 5 or fewer payments within 5 months or less, multiply "Remaining Monthly Income" (Box D) by 12 to get "Future Remaining
Income." Do not enter a number less than zero.
Enter the total from Box D
$
X 12 =
Box E Future Remaining Income
$
If you will pay your offer in 6 to 24 months, multiply "Remaining Monthly Income" (Box D) by 24 to get "Future Remaining Income". Do not enter a
number less than zero.
Enter the total from Box D
$
X 24 =
Box F Future Remaining Income
$
Determine your minimum offer amount by adding the total available assets from Box A to the amount in either Box E or Box F. Your offer amount must
be more than zero.
Enter the amount from Box A*
$
+
Enter the amount from either
Box E or Box F
$
=
Offer Amount
Your offer must be more than zero ($0).
Do not leave blank. Use whole dollars only.
Place your offer amount on Form 656
Section 4, Payment Terms.
$
*You may exclude any equity in income producing assets (except real estate) shown in Section 2 of this form.
Section 6 Other Information
Additional information IRS needs to consider settlement of your tax debt. If this business is currently in a bankruptcy proceeding, the
business is not eligible to apply for an offer.
Is the business currently in bankruptcy
Yes No
Has the business filed bankruptcy in the past 10 years
Yes No
If yes, provide
Date filed (mm/dd/yyyy)
Date dismissed or discharged (mm/dd/yyyy)
Petition no. Location filed
Does this business have other business affiliations (e.g., subsidiary or parent companies)
Yes No
If yes, list the name and Employer Identification Number
Do any related parties (e.g., partners, officers, employees) owe money to the business
Yes No
Is the business currently, or in the past, party to litigation
If yes, answer the following
Yes No
If yes and the litigation included tax debt, provide the types of tax and periods involved.
NoYes
Are you or have you been party to litigation involving the IRS/United States (including any tax litigation)
Defendant
Plaintiff
Location of filing Docket/Case numberRepresented by
Possible completion date (mmddyyyy) Subject of litigation
$
Amount in dispute
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Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this offer, including accompanying documents, and to the best of my knowledge it
is true, correct, and complete.
Signature of Taxpayer Title Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Remember to include all applicable attachments from the list below.
A current Profit and Loss statement covering at least the most recent 6–12 month period, if appropriate.
Copies of the six most recent complete bank statements for each business account and copies of the three most recent
statements for each investment account.
If an asset is used as collateral on a loan, include copies of the most recent statement from lender(s) on loans, monthly
payments, loan payoffs, and balances.
Copies of the most recent statement of outstanding accounts and notes receivable.
Copies of the most recent statements from lenders on loans, mortgages (including second mortgages), monthly payments, loan
payoffs, and balances.
Copies of relevant supporting documentation of special circumstances described in the Section 3 on Form 656, if applicable.
Attach a Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, if you would like your attorney, CPA, or enrolled
agent to represent you and you do not have a current form on file with the IRS. Ensure all years and forms involved in your offer
are listed on Form 2848 and include the current tax year. Check the appropriate box to ensure copies of communications are
sent to your representative.
Completed and current signed Form 656.
In the past 3 years have you transferred any real property (land, house, etc.)
Yes No
If yes, list the type of property, value, and date of the transfer
Has the business been located outside the U.S. for 6 months or longer in the past 10 years
Yes No
Does the business have any funds being held in trust by a third party
Yes No
If yes, how much $ Where
Yes No
Does the business have any lines of credit
If yes, credit limit $ Amount owed $
What property secures the line of credit
Do you have any assets or own any real property outside the U.S.
Yes No
If yes, please provide description, location, and value
In the past 10 years, has the business transferred any asset with a fair market value of more than $10,000, including real property, for less than its full
value
Yes No
If yes, provide date, value, and type of asset transferred
Other Information Section 6 (Continued)
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Form 656
(April 2024)
Offer in Compromise
Department of the Treasury — Internal Revenue Service
To: Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service
In the following agreement, the pronoun "we" may be assumed in place of "I" when there are joint liabilities and both
parties are signing this agreement.
I submit this offer to compromise the tax liabilities plus any interest, penalties, additions to tax, and additional amounts
required by law for the tax type and period(s) marked in Section 1 or Section 2 below.
IRS Received Date
(COIC use only)
Did you use the Pre-Qualifier tool prior to filling out this form? Locate the tool on our website at IRS.gov/OICtool
or by scanning the QR code on your smart device.
Yes No
Note: The use of the Pre-Qualifier tool is not mandatory before sending in your offer. However, it is recommended.
Attention: You must submit separate offers if either spouse has separate tax liabilities.
Include the $205 fee and initial payment with your Form 656 unless you qualify for the Low-Income Certification. Fill out
either Section 1 or Section 2, but not both.
If you are a 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, filer, an individual with personal liability for Excise tax, individual responsible for Trust Fund
Recovery Penalty, self-employed individual, or individual personally responsible for partnership liabilities, you should fill out Section 1.
Section 1 Individual Information (Form 1040 filers)
Your first name, middle initial, last name Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer or Identification
Number (ITIN) (if applicable)
- -
If a joint offer, spouse's first name, middle initial, last name Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer or Identification
Number (ITIN) (if applicable)
- -
Your home physical address (street, city, state, ZIP code, county of residence)
Your home mailing address (if different from above or post office box number)
Is this a new address since your last filed tax return
Yes No
If yes, would you like us to update our records to this address
Yes No
Your Employer Identification Number (if applicable)
-
Individual Tax Periods (For Individual or Sole-Proprietor Tax Debt Only) List all years/periods owed
Form 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return [e.g., 12-31-2018]
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty as a responsible person of (enter business name)
for failure to pay withholding and Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes (Social Security taxes), for period(s) ending [e.g., 03-31-2019]
Form 941 Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return - Quarterly period(s)
Form 940 Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return - Year(s) [e.g., 12-31-2018]
Other Federal Tax(es) [specify type(s) and period(s)]
Note: If you need more space, use attachment and title it “Attachment to Form 656 dated .” Make sure to sign and date the
attachment.
Warning: The IRS will not compromise any amounts of restitution assessed by the IRS. Any liability arising from restitution is excluded from this offer.
Also, the IRS will not compromise any liability for which an election under IRC § 965(i) is made; such liabilities are excluded from this offer. Any offer
containing a liability for which payment is being deferred under IRC § 965(h)(1) can only be processed for investigation if an acceleration of payment
under section 965(h)(3) and the regulations thereunder has occurred and no portion of the liability to be compromised resulted from entering into a
transfer agreement under section 965(h)(3).
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Low-Income Certification (Individuals and Sole Proprietors Only)
Do you qualify for Low-Income Certification? You qualify if your adjusted gross income, as determined by your most recently filed Individual Income Tax
return (Form 1040) or your household’s gross monthly income from Form 433-A(OIC) x 12, is equal to or less than the amount shown in the chart below
based on your family size and where you live. If you qualify, you are not required to submit any payments or the application fee upon submission or
during the consideration of your offer. If your business is other than a sole proprietor or the offer is being filed for a deceased individual, you do not
qualify for Low-Income Certification. The IRS will verify whether you qualify for Low-Income Certification.
Note: By checking one of the boxes below you are certifying that your adjusted gross income or your household’s gross monthly income x 12
and size of your family qualify you for the Low-Income Certification.
I qualify for the Low-Income Certification because my adjusted gross income for my household's size is equal to or less than the amount shown in
the table below.
I qualify for the Low-Income Certification because my household's size and gross monthly income x 12 is equal to or less than the income shown in
the table below.
Size of family unit 48 contiguous states, D.C., and U.S. Territories Alaska Hawaii
1 $36,450 $45,525 $41,925
2 $49,300 $61,600 $56,700
3 $62,150 $77,675 $71,475
4 $75,000 $93,750 $86,250
5 $87,850 $109,825 $101,025
6 $100,700 $125,900 $115,800
7 $113,550 $141,975 $130,575
8 $126,400 $158,050 $145,350
For each additional person, add $12,850 $16,075 $14,775
Business Information (Form 1120, 1065, etc., filers)
Business Tax Periods (If Your Offer is for Business Tax Debt Only) List all years/periods owed
Form 1120 U.S. Corporate Income Tax Return - [e.g., 12-31-2019]
Form 941 Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return - [e.g., 03-31-2019]
Form 940 Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return - [e.g., 12-31-2018]
Other Federal Tax(es) [specify type(s) and period(s)]
Note: If you need more space, use attachment and title it “Attachment to Form 656 dated .” Make sure to sign and date the
attachment.
Section 2
If your business is a Corporation, Partnership, LLC, or LLP and you want to compromise those tax debts, you must complete this section. You must also
include all required documentation including the Form 433-B (OIC), a $205 application fee, and initial payment.
Business name
Business physical address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Business mailing address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
Employer Identification Number
(EIN)
-
Name and title of primary contact Telephone number
( ) -
IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE LOW-INCOME CERTIFICATION DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PAYMENTS WITH YOUR OFFER. Generally these payments
will not be returned and will be applied to the tax liability in the best interest of the government.
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Reason for Offer
Select only ONE of the three check boxes below.
Doubt as to Collectibility - I do not have enough in assets and income to pay my full tax liability. I have offered the minimum offer amount
calculated on Form 433-A(OIC) and/or Form 433-B(OIC).
Note: If you have special circumstances which would prevent you from paying the minimum offer amount calculated on Form 433-A (OIC) due to
economic hardship attach a detailed explanation.
Effective Tax Administration - Economic Hardship - I have enough in assets and income to pay my full tax liability but due to my special
circumstances, requiring full payment would cause an economic hardship. I owe this tax liability. (Only individuals qualify for this consideration).
Attach a detailed explanation.
Effective Tax Administration - Public Policy or Equity - I have enough in assets and income to pay my full tax liability but collection of the full
liability could be viewed as inequitable. I owe this tax liability. The amount I am offering is based on my exceptional circumstances, not economic
hardship. Example: A payroll service provider misappropriated taxes withheld from my employees. Attach a detailed explanation.
Section 4 Payment Terms
Check only one of the payment options below to indicate how long it will take you to pay your offer in full. You must
offer more than $0. The offer amount should be in whole dollars only.
Lump Sum
Check here if you will pay your offer in 5 or fewer payments within 5 or fewer months from the date of acceptance:
Enclose a check for 20% of the offer amount (waived if you met the requirements for Low-Income Certification) and fill in the amount(s) of your
future payment(s).
Total offer amount
-
20% initial payment
=
Remaining balance
$ - $ = $
You may pay the remaining balance in one payment after acceptance of the offer or up to five payments, but cannot exceed 5
months.
Amount of payment $ payable within Month after acceptance
Amount of payment $ payable within Months after acceptance
Amount of payment $ payable within Months after acceptance
Amount of payment $ payable within Months after acceptance
Amount of payment $ payable within Months after acceptance
You must continue to make these monthly payments while the IRS is considering the offer (waived if you met the requirements for Low-
Income Certification). Failure to make regular monthly payments until you have received a final decision letter will cause your offer to be
returned with no appeal rights. If you qualified under the Low-Income Certification and are not required to submit payments while the
offer is under consideration, your first payment will be due 30 calendar days after acceptance of the offer, unless another date is agreed
to in an amended offer.
Periodic Payment
Check here if you will pay your offer in full in 6 to 24 months
Enter the amount of your offer $
Note: The total months may not exceed a total of 24. For example, if you are requesting your payments extend for 24 months then your
first payment is considered to be month 1 and your last payment is considered month 24. There will be 22 payments between the first
and last month.
Enclose a check for the first month's payment (waived if you met the requirements for Low-Income Certification).
The first monthly payment of $ is included with this offer then $
will be paid on the (pick number 1-28)
day of each month thereafter for months with a final payment of $ to be paid on the
day of the
month.
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Section 5 Designation of Payment and Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
Designation of Payment
If you want your payment to be applied to a specific tax year and a specific tax debt, such as employment taxes or a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty,
tell us the tax period/quarter . If you are not specific with your designation we will apply any money you send to the government's
best interest. If you want to designate any future payments not included with this Form 656 while the offer is pending [see section 7(j) below] with
the IRS, you must include the specific tax year and type of tax at the time each payment is made. However, you cannot designate the application
fee or any payment after the IRS accepts the offer.
Note: Payments submitted with your offer cannot be designated as estimated tax payments for a current or past tax year.
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
List offer payments made through Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) below.
Note: Any Offer Application Fee or initial payment made electronically must be made the same date your offer is mailed.
Section 6
Source of Funds, Making Your Payment, Filing Requirements, and Tax Payment Requirements
Source of Funds
Tell us where you will obtain the funds to pay your offer
Making Your Payment
Include separate checks for the payment and application fee.
Make checks payable to the “United States Treasury” and attach to the front of your Form 656, Offer in Compromise. All payments must be in U.S.
dollars. Do not send cash. Send a separate application fee with each offer; do not combine it with any other tax payments, as this may delay
processing of your offer. You may also make payments electronically through Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). Your offer will be
returned to you if the application fee and the required payment are not included, or if your check is returned for insufficient funds.
Filing Requirements
I have filed all required tax returns and have included a complete copy of any tax return filed within 12 weeks of this offer submission
I was not required to file a tax return for the following years
Note: Do not include original tax returns with your offer. You must either electronically file your tax return or mail it to the appropriate
IRS processing office before sending in your offer.
Tax Payment Requirements (check all that apply)
I have made all required estimated tax payments for the current tax year
I am not required to make any estimated tax payments for the current tax year
I have made all required federal tax deposits for the current quarter and two preceding quarters
I am not required to make any federal tax deposits for the current quarter and two preceding quarters
Offer application fee
Electronic funds transfer number (15 digits)
DateOffer payment
Date
Electronic funds transfer number (15 digits)
Section 7
Offer Terms
By submitting this offer, I have read, understand and agree to the following terms and conditions:
Terms, Conditions, and Legal
Agreement
a) I request that the IRS accept the offer amount listed in this offer application as payment of my outstanding tax
debt arising under Title 26 (including interest, penalties, and any additional amounts required by law) as of the
date listed on this form. I authorize the IRS to amend Section 1 or Section 2 if I failed to list any of my assessed
tax debt or tax debt assessed before acceptance of my offer. By submitting a joint offer, both signers grant
approval to the Internal Revenue Service to disclose the existence of any separate liabilities owed.
b) I also authorize the IRS to amend Section 1 or Section 2 by removing any tax years on which there is currently
no outstanding liability. I understand that my offer will be accepted, by law, unless the IRS notifies me otherwise,
in writing, within 24 months of the date my offer was received by our IRS centralized offer in compromise unit,
located in Memphis/Brookhaven. See mailing instructions on page 29 of Form 656-B. The 24-month period for a
deemed acceptance will not begin to run until the correct site receives the offer. I also understand that if any tax
debt that is included in the offer is in dispute in any judicial proceeding that tax debt will not be included in
determining the expiration of the 24-month period. I instruct the IRS to disregard any period on my Form 656 for
court ordered restitution or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice.
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c) I voluntarily submit the payments made on this offer and understand that they will not be returned even if I
withdraw the offer or the IRS rejects or returns the offer. Unless I designate how to apply each required payment
in Section 5, the IRS will apply my payment in the best interest of the government, choosing which tax years and
tax debts to pay off. The IRS will also keep my application fee unless the offer is not accepted for processing.
IRS will keep my payments,
fees, and some refunds.
d) I understand that if I checked the Low-Income Certification in Section 1, then no payments are required. If I
qualify for the Low-Income Certification and voluntarily submit payments, all money will be applied to my tax debt
and will not be returned to me.
e) Treas. Reg. section 301.7122(e)(5) states, in part, that acceptance of an offer in compromise will conclusively
settle the liability for the tax periods specified in the offer. To enforce the regulation as a contract term, I agree
that I cannot file an amended return for the tax years listed on Form 656 after the offer is accepted. Further, I
agree that I will not file an amended return for the tax years listed on Form 656 after I have submitted my offer
and while my offer remains pending [see section 7(j) below] with the Service. The filing of the amended return
could be considered grounds for termination. In addition, any refunds related to an amended return filed for a tax
year which has an ending date prior to offer acceptance will be offset to the tax liability. If I receive a refund prior
to offer acceptance, or based on an amended return for any tax periods extending to the date my offer is
accepted, I will return the refund within 30 days of receiving the refund. The IRS will keep any refund, including
interest, that I might be due for tax returns filed through the date the IRS accepts my offer. Systemic offset of
overpayments will continue in accordance with IRC 6402(a) prior to the offer acceptance date. I understand that
my tax refund may be offset to the tax liability while the offer is pending, but that assistance could be available for
taxpayers (other than businesses) facing an economic hardship.
f) I understand that the amount I am offering may not include part or all of an expected or current tax refund,
money already paid, funds attached by any collection action, or anticipated benefits from a capital or net operating
loss.
g) The IRS will keep any monies it has collected prior to this offer. Under section 6331(k), the IRS may levy on my
property and rights to property up to the time that the IRS official signs and acknowledges my offer as pending.
The IRS may keep any proceeds arising from such a levy. No levy will be issued on individual shared
responsibility payments. However, if the IRS served a continuous levy on wages, salary, or certain federal
payments under sections 6331(e) or (h), then the IRS could choose to either retain or release the levy.
h) The IRS will keep any payments that I make related to this offer. I agree that any funds submitted with this offer
will be treated as a payment. I also agree that any funds submitted with periodic payments made after the
submission of this offer and prior to the acceptance, rejection, or return of this offer will be treated as payments.
i) If my offer is accepted and my final payment is more than the agreed amount, the IRS will not return the
difference, but will apply the entire payment to my tax debt.
j) Once an authorized IRS official signs this form, my offer is considered pending as of that signature date and it
remains pending until the IRS accepts, rejects, or returns my offer, or I withdraw my offer. An offer is also
considered pending for 30 days after any rejection of my offer by the IRS, and during the time that any rejection of
my offer is being considered by the Appeals Office. An offer will be considered withdrawn when the IRS receives
my written notification of withdrawal by personal delivery or certified mail or when I inform the IRS of my
withdrawal by other means and the IRS acknowledges in writing my intent to withdraw the offer.
Pending status of an offer and
right to appeal
k) I waive the right to an Appeals hearing if I do not request a hearing in writing within 30 days of the date the IRS
notifies me of the decision to reject the offer.
l) As both an express condition and as a contractual promise, I will strictly comply with all provisions of the internal
revenue laws, including requirements to timely file tax returns and timely pay taxes for the five year period
beginning with the date of acceptance of this offer and ending through the fifth year. I agree to promptly pay any
liabilities assessed after acceptance of this offer for tax years ending prior to acceptance of this offer that were not
otherwise identified in Section 1 or Section 2 of this agreement. I also understand that during the five year period I
cannot request an installment agreement for unpaid taxes incurred before or after the accepted offer. I understand
that I cannot request an offer for a tax liability during the five year period. If this is an offer being submitted for joint
tax debt, and one of us does not comply with future obligations, only the non-compliant taxpayer will be in default
of this agreement. An accepted offer will not be defaulted solely due to the assessment of an individual shared
responsibility payment. I understand failure to pay any restitution-based assessments will provide basis for the
default of my offer acceptance for administrative tax periods included on this Form 656.
I must comply with my future
tax obligations and understand
I remain liable for the full
amount of my tax debt until all
terms and conditions of this
offer have been met.
m) I agree that I will remain liable for the full amount of the tax liability, accrued penalties and interest, until I have
met all of the terms and conditions of this offer. Penalties and interest will continue to accrue until all payment
terms of the offer have been met. If I file for bankruptcy before the terms and conditions of the offer are met, I
agree that the IRS may file a claim for the full amount of the tax liability, accrued penalties and interest, and that
any claim the IRS files in the bankruptcy proceeding will be a tax claim.
n) Once the IRS accepts my offer in writing, I have no right to challenge the tax debt(s) in court or by filing a
refund claim or refund suit for any liability or period listed in Section 1 or Section 2, even if the IRS defaults or
rescinds the offer.
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o) If I fail to meet any of the terms of this offer, the IRS may revoke the certificate of release of federal tax lien and
file a new notice of federal tax lien; levy or sue me to collect any amount ranging from one or more missed
payments to the original amount of the tax debt (less payments made) plus penalties and interest that have
accrued from the time the underlying tax liability arose. The IRS will continue to add interest, as required by
section 6601 of the Internal Revenue Code, on the amount the IRS determines is due after default. I agree that if I
provide false information or documents in conjunction with this offer or conceal my assets or my ability to pay,
then the IRS may reopen my offer and exercise its discretion in the further treatment of the offer, including a
termination of the offer contract. If the IRS terminates my offer contract, I will be liable for the full amount of the
tax liability, accrued penalties and interest.
I understand what will happen if
I fail to meet the terms of my
offer (e.g., default).
p) To have my offer considered, I agree to the extension of the time limit provided by law to assess my tax debt
(statutory period of assessment). I agree that the date by which the IRS must assess my tax debt will now be the
date by which my debt must currently be assessed plus the period of time my offer is pending plus one additional
year if the IRS rejects, returns, or terminates my offer or I withdraw it. (Paragraph (j) of this section defines
pending and withdrawal.) I understand that I have the right not to waive the statutory period of assessment or to
limit the waiver to a certain length or certain periods or issues. I understand, however, that the IRS may not
consider my offer if I refuse to waive the statutory period of assessment or if I provide only a limited waiver. I also
understand that the statutory period for collecting my tax debt will be suspended during the time my offer is
pending with the IRS, for 30 days after any rejection of my offer by the IRS, and during the time that any rejection
of my offer is being considered by the Independent Office of Appeals. By submitting this offer I immediately
withdraw any pending installment agreement that is on file for all tax periods and I understand a pending
installment agreement (an installment agreement that has been accepted for processing but the IRS has not
accepted its terms) will not be automatically reinstated after the offer is closed.
I agree to waive time limits
provided by law.
q) The IRS may file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien during consideration of the offer or for offers that will be paid
over time. If the offer is accepted, the tax lien(s) for the periods and taxes listed in Section 1 will generally be
released within 45 days after the final payment has been received and verified. The time it takes to transfer funds
to the IRS from commercial institutions varies based on the form of payment. If I have not finished paying my offer
amount, then the IRS may be entitled to any proceeds from the sale of my property. The IRS will not file a Notice
of Federal Tax Lien on any individual shared responsibility debt.
I understand the IRS may file a
Notice of Federal Tax Lien on
my property.
r) I authorize the IRS, to correct any typographical or clerical errors or make minor modifications to my Form 656
that I signed in connection to this offer.
Correction Agreement
s) By authorizing the IRS to contact third parties, I understand that I will not be notified of which third parties the
IRS contacts as part of the offer application process, including tax periods that have not been assessed, as stated
in §7602 (c ) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, I authorize the IRS to request a consumer report on me
from a credit bureau.
I authorize the IRS to contact
relevant third parties in order to
process my offer.
t) I understand if the liability sought to be compromised is the joint and individual liability of myself and my co-
obligor(s) and I am submitting this offer to compromise my individual liability only, then if this offer is accepted, it
does not release or discharge my co-obligor(s) from liability. The United States still reserves all rights of collection
against the co-obligor(s).
I am submitting an offer as an
individual for a joint liability.
u) If your offer includes any shared responsibility payment (SRP) amount that you owe for not having minimum
essential health coverage for you and, if applicable, your dependents per Internal Revenue Code Section 5000A
- Individual shared responsibility payment, it is not subject to penalties (except applicable bad check penalty) or to
lien and levy enforcement actions. However, interest will continue to accrue until you pay the total SRP balance
due. We may apply your federal tax refunds to the SRP amount that you owe until it is paid in full.
I understand the IRS Shared
Responsibility Payment (SRP).
v) The IRS is required to make certain information, such as taxpayer name, city/state/zip, liability amount, and
offer terms, available for public inspection and review for one year after the date of offer acceptance.
I understand the IRS is required
to make certain information
public.
w) By sending and receiving encrypted messages through the IRS Secure Messaging platform, I agree to accept
offer final determination letters on this platform.
Secure Messaging
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Section 8 Signatures
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this offer, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my
knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.
Signature of Taxpayer/Corporation Name
Phone number
Today's date (mm/dd/yyyy)
By checking this box you are authorizing the IRS to contact you at the telephone number listed above and leave detailed messages concerning
this offer on your voice mail or answering machine.
Signature of Spouse/Authorized Corporate Officer
Phone number Today's date (mm/dd/yyyy)
By checking this box you are authorizing the IRS to contact you at the telephone number listed above and leave detailed messages concerning
this offer on your voice mail or answering machine.
Section 9
Paid Preparer Use Only
Signature of Preparer Phone number Today's date (mm/dd/yyyy)
By checking this box you are authorizing the IRS to contact you at the telephone number listed above and leave detailed messages concerning
this offer on your voice mail or answering machine.
Name of Paid Preparer Preparer's CAF no. or PTIN
Firm's name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP code
If you would like to have someone represent you during the offer investigation, attach a valid, signed Form 2848 with this application or a
copy of a previously filed form. Form 2848 allows for representation and receipt of confidential information. You should also include the
current tax year on the form, in the list of applicable years or periods.
We ask for the information on this form to carry out the internal revenue laws of the United States. Our authority to request this information is section §
7801 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our purpose for requesting the information is to determine if it is in the best interests of the IRS to accept an offer. You are not required to make an offer;
however, if you choose to do so, you must provide all of the taxpayer information requested. Failure to provide all of the information may prevent us from
processing your request.
If you are a paid preparer and you prepared the Form 656 for the taxpayer submitting an offer, we request that you complete and sign Section 9 on Form
656, and provide identifying information. Providing this information is voluntary. This information will be used to administer and enforce the internal
revenue laws of the United States and may be used to regulate practice before the Internal Revenue Service for those persons subject to Treasury
Department Circular No. 230, Regulations Governing the Practice of Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents, Enrolled Actuaries, and
Appraisers before the Internal Revenue Service. Information on this form may be disclosed to the Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation.
We may also disclose this information to cities, states and the District of Columbia for use in administering their tax laws and to combat terrorism.
Providing false or fraudulent information on this form may subject you to criminal prosecution and penalties.
Privacy Act Statement
Form 8821 allows a third party to receive confidential information but they cannot represent you before the IRS in a Collection matter. If you
would like a third party to receive confidential information on your behalf attach a copy if previously filed and include the current tax year on
the form.
IRS Use Only. I accept the waiver of the statutory period of limitations on assessment for the Internal Revenue Service, as described in Section 7(p).
Signature of Authorized Internal Revenue Service Official Title Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Review the entire application using the Application Checklist below. Include this checklist with your application.
Forms 433-A (OIC),
433-B (OIC), and 656
Did you complete all fields and sign all forms
Did you make an offer amount that is equal to the offer amount calculated on
the Form 433-A (OIC) or Form 433-B (OIC)? If not, did you describe the
special circumstances that are leading you to offer less than the minimum in
Section 3, Reason for Offer, of Form 656, and did you provide supporting
documentation of the special circumstances
Have you filed all required tax returns and received a bill or notice of balance
due
Did you include a complete copy of any tax return filed within 12 weeks of this
offer submission
Did you select a payment option on Form 656
Did you sign and attach the Form 433-A (OIC), if applicable
Did you sign and attach the Form 433-B (OIC), if applicable
Did you sign and attach the Form 656
If you are making an offer that includes business and individual tax debts, did
you prepare a separate Form 656 package (including separate financial
statements, supporting documentation, application fee, and initial payment)
Supporting documentation
and additional forms
Did you include photocopies of all required supporting documentation
If you want a third party to represent you and receive confidential information
during the offer process, did you include a Form 2848? If you want a third
party to only receive confidential information on your behalf, did you include a
valid Form 8821? Does the authorization include the current tax year
Did you provide a letter of testamentary or other verification of person(s)
authorized to act on behalf of the estate or deceased individual
Payment
Did you include a check or money order made payable to the “United States
Treasury” for the initial payment? (Waived if you meet Low-Income
Certification guidelines—see Form 656)
Did you include a separate check or money order made payable to the
“United States Treasury” for the application fee? (Waived if you meet Low-
Income Certification guidelines—see Form 656)
Mail your application package to
the appropriate IRS facility
Mail the Form 656, 433-A (OIC) and/or 433-B (OIC), and related financial
document(s) to the appropriate IRS processing office for your state.
If you reside in: Mail your application to:
AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, KY, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN,
TX, UT, WA
Memphis IRS Center COIC Unit
P.O. Box 30803, AMC
Memphis, TN 38130-0803
844-398-5025
AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA,
MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ,
NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY, or a
foreign address
Brookhaven IRS Center COIC Unit
P.O. Box 9007
Holtsville, NY 11742-9007
844-805-4980
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Form 656-B (Rev. 4-2024)
Catalog Number 52133W www.irs.gov Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service