Your income and assets may not cover the tax balance
A doubt-as-to-collectability offer asks the IRS to consider whether your assets and future income can pay the full balance. The IRS reviews the financial information and decides whether to accept an offer.
How it works
- 1
Review the account and finances
We review the balance, collection timeline, income, expenses, assets and required filing status. We identify records needed to assess a possible offer.
- 2
Calculate collection potential
We organize asset equity and projected disposable income using the applicable IRS rules. We explain the assumptions and payment options reflected in the analysis.
- 3
Prepare and submit an offer
If the facts support proceeding, we prepare the agreed offer package and communicate with the IRS. The IRS makes the acceptance decision.
Which sounds like you?
Income mostly goes to basic expenses
Your monthly income leaves little available for paying the tax balance.
There is little equity in your assets
Your home or other assets may have limited available equity.
Your income has fallen
A significant decrease in income has changed what you can pay.
You cannot pay before the collection deadline
The remaining collection period may affect the IRS financial analysis.
What we do
Financial review and collection potential
Offer preparation and IRS review
What is included
IRS authority and references
Client perspective
Proof from Google reviews
5.0 average · 105 Google reviews · ebotCPA, Irving, TX
“EbotCPA made filing my taxes so much easier than I expected! They explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, caught deductions I didn't even know I qualified for, and made the whole process stress-free. Super responsive.”
“Working with Mr. Ebot has been an absolute pleasure. He is highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and makes the tax process simple and stress-free. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients really set him apart.”
Published pricing
These are the current published fees from our service catalog. We confirm final scope and any quoted add-ons in writing before work starts. The $97 Notice Review is credited toward the $497 Case Analysis. Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before work begins. Not a guarantee of any IRS outcome. We never charge a percentage of tax saved.
Free Notice Decoder / free path
The free decoder explains your notice from its type and date. No documents are uploaded at the free step.
Free
Notice Review
Send us your IRS notice along with your own transcripts. We tell you what the notice is, what it means, and what the issues appear to be at a high level. This is information, not tax advice.
$97
Case Analysis
We pull your transcripts, analyze your whole situation, and give you a written do-it-yourself plan.
$497
Representation
Power of attorney (Form 2848) and we represent you before the IRS. Flat $1,000.
$1,000
Resolution work
Final scope depends on work type and amount owed.
Fixed by work type and amount owed
Common questions
What happens before offer in compromise: doubt as to collectability work begins?
We discuss your goals and records, confirm the engagement scope and fee in writing, and identify deadlines before substantive work starts.
How do you determine the fee?
Current catalog amounts and quote terms are listed in Published pricing above. We confirm the agreed work, responsibilities, and any quoted scope in writing before engagement.
What records should I prepare?
The records depend on your situation. We provide a focused request list after confirming the work and reporting period.
Authority and standards
- IRC § 7122 · CompromisesPrimary statutory authority for IRS to accept offers in compromise
- IRM 5.8.4 · Doubt as to CollectabilityDetailed procedures for evaluating DATC offers
- IRM 5.8.5 · Financial AnalysisGuidelines for calculating Reasonable Collection Potential
- Treas. Reg. § 301.7122-1 · Compromise of Tax LiabilitiesTreasury regulations governing offer acceptance criteria
- Form 656 · Offer in Compromise ApplicationOfficial form and instructions for submitting DATC offers
