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To: Peter Dierks who wrote (291068)	2/5/2009 3:10:46 PM
From: ManyMoose	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793955

Who pays TaxMasters then?

To: Peter Dierks who wrote (291068)	2/5/2009 10:44:30 PM
From: Alan Smithee	4 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793955

Because if you ask the IRS for ABATEMENT they will often grant it for a person with limited history of problems.. Sorry Peter, but that's simply wrong. By statute, the IRS can only compromise (forgive) tax debt on two grounds: (a) doubt as to liability (i.e., I don't legally owe it) or (b) doubt as to collectibility (i.e., I can't pay it within the period of limitations in which the IRS is allowed to collect). The fact of a limited history of tax problems is irrelevant. The success stories these outfits pitch on TV are the 1 out of 100 stories. See my post in response to MM's post. These folks are bottom feeders who collect the up front fee and suddenly become very elusive about returning phone calls. Someone with tax problems would be better served to hire a local attorney, CPA or enrolled agent.