The IRS Fresh Start Program was introduced to make tax debt resolution more accessible—but its benefits are often misunderstood or misapplied. At Protection Tax, Fresh Start isn’t used as a catchphrase. It’s integrated into the firm’s core strategy model, where each component is matched to the client’s financial profile and legal standing.
The Fresh Start initiative includes expanded eligibility for Installment Agreements, streamlined Offers in Compromise, and reduced lien-filing thresholds. But these updates don’t automatically apply. They require precise case-building and compliance screening, both of which are part of the Protection Tax legitimate intake process.
When a client with back taxes contacts the firm, their case is reviewed not just for what they owe, but how IRS policy shifts under Fresh Start may improve their standing. This includes analyzing balance amounts, income levels, asset ownership, and previous collection actions.
If a case qualifies for lien withdrawal or penalty abatement under Fresh Start, Protection Tax prepares the documentation to make that relief enforceable—not just theoretical. And if an installment plan is the right route, the firm structures terms that reflect both what the client can afford and what the IRS is most likely to approve.
Rather than promising “instant Fresh Start” like some firms, Protection Tax makes sure each case is anchored in policy and built to last—ensuring taxpayers don’t just start fresh, but stay in good standing going forward.
