How the IRS Calculates Your Ability to Pay

Episode Summary: In this episode, tax attorney Brian discusses how the IRS assesses a taxpayer's ability to pay significant tax debts. He explains the concept of ability to pay, the financial information the IRS evaluates, and how it impacts resolution paths like installment agreements. Brian sheds light on the IRS's viewpoint on income, expenses, and assets, offering insights into navigating IRS collections effectively. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 0:48 – Understanding Taxpayer's Ability to Pay 2:46 – IRS's Review of Income and Expenses 4:10 – Discrepancies in Financial Views 5:36 – IRS's Valuation Impact in Resolving Cases 6:50 – Influence of Assets on IRS Approach 9:32 – Financial Evaluation and Resolution Paths 10:43 – Importance of Income in Financial Evaluation 11:38 – Common Misconceptions in IRS Financial Evaluations 13:12 – Role of Tax Attorney in IRS Communication About the Show: IRS Debt and Audit Podcast features tax attorney Brian Loughrin sharing valuable insights on resolving IRS issues, offering expert guidance on tax debt, audits, and IRS collections to individuals and business owners. #IRSTaxDebt #TaxResolution #IRSAssessment #FinancialEvaluation #IRSProblems #TaxAttorney