Typically, when you hear someone mention the IRS Hardship Program, they're referring to Currently Not Collectible status. Is It Real? What Is It, Exactly? How Do I Get It?
There are 2 things that you can do, no matter your back-tax situation, that will give you a fighting chance with the IRS Collections group and state taxing authorities.
This puts all of us in worse position because now the IRS holds all the cards. A taxpayer in back-tax trouble is already playing a game with the rules written by the IRS. Now, the IRS has every advantage over them.
Have you received mail from the IRS? If it's certified, the IRS is advising you of an aggressive action. Either something they've already done or something their gonna do soon.
If you ask 5 tax resolution professionals, What is the most important step in resolving a back-tax liability with the IRS or state? You may get 5 different answers.