Does your tax debt have you feeling like a burden? The fact of the matter is, when you are burdened with taxes it can make retirement seem that much more difficult. You may be putting aside money for retirement now, but if you have unpaid taxes looming over your head then there will be nothing to relax on in your golden years. Tax debt can and will affect your finances around the time of retirement but there are a few things you can do to avoid this problem.
They Will Take Your Retirement Funds
Typically, neither you nor the IRS has access to your retirement funds until you’ve hit the retirement age of 59 1/2. But as soon as you have reached that age, the IRS can go after you during your retired years. The odds of the IRS taking money from your retirement funds are never for certain, but they are also never zero.
IRS policies require themselves to assess three factors before collecting from retirement accounts:
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Is there any other property that may be utilized to settle the debt, or can another payment plan be worked out?
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Has the taxpayer displayed any flagrant behaviors? Tax evasion, unlawful income, and refusing to cooperate with the IRS are examples of flagrant activity.
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Are the taxpayer’s retirement assets required for necessary living expenses?
Seek Tax Debt Relief Before You Retire
It’s safe to say you should take preventative measures before going into your golden years. For example, if you have a lot of tax debt and are within five years of retirement age, just consider taking action to resolve the issue before it’s too late. It’s easier said than done, but there’s a relief program that consolidates many major relief programs into a one-size-fits-all assistance program; The IRS Fresh Start Program. This tax relief program is catered to not just retired Americans, but to all ages with outstanding tax debt. Our clients are referred to our Fresh Start Program in order to avoid bankruptcy, acquire debt relief, and settle their debts in a quick manner. Let us give you a helping hand today!
How Simple Is Qualifying?
Considering that the Fresh Start Program is a federal program, you would think meeting the qualifications may be very difficult, but really, it’s a lot simpler and quicker than you think. Take the following steps in order to find out if you are eligible in as little as 3 minutes.
- Fill out some basic information about yourself and your back taxes here.
- Have a representative reach out to you to discuss your eligibility.
- Go through the enrollment process and finally reduce or eliminate your tax liabilities.
