IRS Currently Not Collectible Status: What Are The Pros And Cons?
March 16, 2023
Every year, millions of people file their taxes only to find out they owe more than they can afford. While many manage to pay in full or set up monthly payment plans with the IRS, there’s a large group of taxpayers—millions, in fact—who simply can’t pay anything at all. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.…
The IRS Partial Payment Installment Agreement: Do You Qualify?
March 15, 2023
Eric Pemper Founder, CuraDebt · Est. 2001 BBB A+ Rated · BBB Accredited · ACDR Member · 1,600+ Five-Star Client Reviews Last updated: June 29, 2026 The IRS Partial Payment Installment Agreement: Do You Qualify? A Partial Payment Installment Agreement (PPIA) lets you pay the IRS a monthly amount you can actually afford, less than…
How Do I File Returns for Back Taxes?
March 8, 2023
By Eric Pemper, Founder of CuraDebtHelping people resolve unsecured, tax, and business debt since 2001 · BBB A+ accredited Last updated: July 3, 2026 How Do I File Returns For Back Taxes? A Beginner's Guide The short answerFiling back taxes is just an ordinary return repeated for each missing year. Start by pulling your IRS…
What is the Difference Between Criminal Tax Penalties and Civil Tax Penalties?
March 7, 2023
In recent years, the IRS has been cracking down on tax crimes. Some tax crimes are civil crimes, such as Tax Fraud. With a civil tax violation, the enforcement penalties will come down to money. Other tax crimes, such as Tax Evasion, are more serious and are considered criminal. With a criminal tax violation, the…
Unpaid IRS Taxes: What You Should Know
March 2, 2023
If I can’t pay my income taxes, should I still file my return? The penalty for an unfiled return is much greater than the penalty for not paying. If you fail to file your return, the IRS charges a monthly penalty that equals 5% of your balance. The penalty starts on the date following the…
