Self-employed or freelance and owe taxes? Learn which IRS tax relief options may help, including payment plans, penalty relief and Offer in Compromise.

If you can’t pay your tax bill in full, the IRS offers payment plans, settlements and hardship options — but penalties and interest can grow quickly.

IRS tax refund 2026: The IRS opened its 2026 filing season on January 26. Over 31 million Americans are already waiting on refunds. The average payout this year hits nearly $4,000. If you filed early ...

Tax Relief Negotiators outlines who qualifies for IRS hardship relief and how taxpayers can stop garnishments and levies in 2026. IRS collections are moving faster in 2026, but hardship relief is ...