If paying your IRS debt would prevent you from covering basic living expenses, you may qualify for Currently Not Collectible status. Margolies Law Office helps individuals and business owners request hardship relief and stop aggressive IRS collection.
Currently Not Collectible, often referred to as CNC or hardship status, allows the IRS to temporarily suspend enforcement when a taxpayer has no ability to pay. While the tax debt still exists, active collection efforts are paused.
For many taxpayers, this relief provides immediate financial breathing room.
When approved, CNC status can stop:
Margolies Law Office works directly with the IRS to present financial information accurately and request hardship classification on your behalf.
To qualify, the IRS requires detailed financial disclosure. This includes a review of:
The IRS compares your expenses to national and local standards to determine whether you have any ability to make payments. If your income is fully consumed by allowable expenses and there is little collectible equity in assets, CNC status may be granted.
All required tax returns must be filed before hardship status will be considered. Margolies Law Office ensures compliance issues are addressed before submitting a request.
Currently Not Collectible status is temporary. Interest and penalties continue to accrue, and the IRS may periodically review your financial condition.
However, while your account remains in CNC status, enforced collection typically stops.
Submitting incomplete or improperly prepared financial disclosures can result in denial or unrealistic payment demands. Margolies Law Office understands how the IRS evaluates hardship claims and structures financial statements to reflect your true ability to pay.
With over 10 years of experience and more than 450 clients assisted, Margolies Law Office helps taxpayers secure hardship protection and prevent further enforcement.
If IRS collection is creating financial hardship, call (469) 626-7760 to schedule a confidential consultation with Margolies Law Office and explore whether Currently Not Collectible status is available in your case.
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