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Offer in Compromise Questions
Processing Your OIC
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What are the common errors when preparing an offer in compromise?
The following are key items that require the IRS to request
corrections and delay the processing of OICs:
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Incorrect address (don't use P.O.
Box, must use street address), Form 656, Item 1.
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Taxpayer identification numbers
missing or incorrect on Form 656, Item 2.
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EIN not included for an offer on a
sole proprietor liability, From 656, Item 3.
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Tax liability periods/years missing
on Form 656, Item 5.
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Tax periods included where no tax is
due, Form 656, Item 5.
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Reason for compromise not checked,
Form 656, Item 6.
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No "offer to pay" amount or an
inappropriate amount shown on Form 656, Item 7.
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OIC includes joint liabilities
without signatures of both parties, Form 656, Item 11.
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OIC includes single liabilities, but
has signatures of two parties.
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OIC submitted by single taxpayer,
but includes joint liabilities.
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