The first reason to hire an experienced professional is to take the mystery out of the process. We will tell you what to expect every step of the way. More importantly, you will NEVER have to talk to the IRS again! We do not allow the IRS to talk to our clients.
Secondly, in most cases, hiring a professional will actually save you money. In a typical collection case, the solution is an installment agreement or an Offer in Compromise. In order to do either of these, the IRS will use a set of formulas to determine how much you can pay each month. If you are not familiar with these formulas, you could end up showing an ability to pay greater than what you actually have. Don't expect the IRS to point out your mistake!
If you have the ability to pay $100 per month and you complete the forms incorrectly, or rely on IRS "advise", you could end up paying hundreds per month more than that. A typical engagement to negotiate an installment agreement costs from $350 to $700. If you made a $200 per month error on the forms -- then hiring us would pay for itself in just about three months. Otherwise, you could end up paying the additional $200 per month for years and years. If you make a $200 error on an Offer in Compromise -- it could cost you from $9,600 to $12,000 depending on how the Offer is to be funded. A typical Offer engagement costs less than one tenth of that. Is it really worth it to save a few hundred dollars up front?
Some professionals charge a lot more than IRSOS.com and we cannot figure out what they are doing to earn it. This is not rocket science -- but it does take experience. Contact us today for professional help. We promise you will sleep better.