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Find out if you qualify for IRS Fresh Start, hardship relief, or payment plans. Serving Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and all Illinois residents. Start your official IRS relief application online now.
Start Free Fresh Start ApplicationWe help Illinois taxpayers in all cities apply for IRS relief programs including Fresh Start, hardship applications, and payment plans:
The IRS Fresh Start program helps Illinois taxpayers resolve back taxes through payment plans, hardship relief, or settlement options. Here's how to find out if you qualify and start your application:
Answer simple questions about your income, expenses, and tax debt. Our automated system instantly shows which IRS programs you qualify for—Currently Not Collectible status, Offer in Compromise, or Installment Agreement.
Our guided system walks you through the actual IRS forms required for your Fresh Start application. No confusing paperwork—we translate IRS requirements into simple questions.
Mail your completed forms to the IRS address for Illinois. We provide everything print-ready with the correct mailing address included.
The IRS offers several relief options for Illinois residents struggling with tax debt. Find out which program you qualify for:
If paying your tax debt causes financial hardship, the IRS may temporarily halt collection activities. Common for Illinois taxpayers facing unemployment, medical issues, or low income.
How to apply for hardship reliefSettle your IRS tax debt for less than the full amount owed. Based on your income, expenses, and asset equity. Popular option for Illinois self-employed workers and independent contractors.
Do I qualify for OIC?Set up affordable monthly payments to pay off your tax debt over time. The IRS offers flexible payment plans for Illinois taxpayers who can't pay in full.
Calculate payment planIllinois taxpayers can check their IRS account balance by starting our free analysis. Enter your information and we'll help you understand exactly what you owe, including penalties and interest. The IRS may have also sent notices to your address.
Illinois residents qualify for Fresh Start programs based on income, expenses, and tax debt amount. Start our free application to instantly see which programs you're eligible for—hardship relief (CNC), settlement (OIC), or payment plans. Each program has different qualification rules.
Apply for Currently Not Collectible status by documenting your financial hardship. Our system guides you through the IRS Form 433-A (or 433-F) specifically for hardship applications. Approval temporarily stops IRS collections if paying causes financial distress.
Yes, through the Offer in Compromise program. Illinois taxpayers who can't pay their full tax debt may qualify to settle for less. The IRS evaluates your ability to pay based on income, expenses, and assets. Start your application to find out if you qualify.
We specialize in helping Illinois professionals and independent contractors resolve back taxes. Common industries we serve:
Self-employed Illinois workers and independent contractors often fall behind on quarterly tax payments. Our Fresh Start application helps you get back on track with affordable payment plans or hardship relief.
Once you complete your IRS Fresh Start or hardship relief application through our system, mail your forms to the IRS processing center that serves Illinois:
Internal Revenue Service
230 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60604
This address is for Illinois taxpayers mailing Offer in Compromise forms, Currently Not Collectible applications, and Installment Agreement requests. We'll provide this address with your completed paperwork.
Moving or working across state lines? Find IRS tax relief information for other states:
Start your official IRS Fresh Start or hardship relief application now. Find out instantly which programs you qualify for. Free analysis, no credit card required.