Offer In Compromise in Maryland, DC & Virginia

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is one of the most powerful tools available to taxpayers who cannot afford to pay their full IRS debt. If approved, you pay a settled amount — often a fraction of what you owe — and the remaining balance is forgiven.

The IRS accepts OICs when there is doubt about collectibility, doubt about liability, or when collecting the full amount would create economic hardship. Qualifying requires careful documentation of your income, expenses, and assets.

Why representation matters: The OIC acceptance rate for self-filed applications is significantly lower than for professionally prepared ones. A weak application wastes your time, restarts collection timelines, and signals to the IRS that you don't have professional help. We evaluate your OIC eligibility before filing and only submit when the case is strong.

How we work with Maryland, DC, and Virginia clients:

• Maryland Comptroller OIC cases run separately from IRS cases — we handle both simultaneously
• Virginia Department of Taxation has its own OIC program with different qualifying criteria
• DC Office of Tax and Revenue OIC cases follow DC-specific rules we know well

The process:

1. Free consultation — we assess your eligibility based on your current financial picture
2. Full financial analysis — we calculate your Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP), the number that determines your offer amount
3. Application preparation — Forms 656 and 433-A/B with complete supporting documentation
4. IRS negotiation — we communicate directly with the IRS on your behalf throughout review
5. Resolution — accepted offer means one payment or short installment, then your tax debt is closed