Statistics show that 1 in 15 Americans have some type of tax problem. This means that between 14 and 15 million Americans have an IRS tax problem of some kind. The IRS has several types of solutions to help troubled taxpayers, including Installment Agreements, Penalty Abatement, Innocent Spouse Relief, and yes, the Offer in Compromise. The book walks the taxpayer step-by-step through the Offer in Compromise process. Starting with how to do a complete financial evaluation to see if you qualify for an OIC. It then lead you step-by-step in how to complete the required Forms 433-A and 656. It explains what happens after the offer is submitted and the process the offer takes through the IRS. There are also ten money saving tips included to help the taxpayer qualify for the lowest offer amount possible. For example, did you know that you could qualify for an additional $200 per month of allowable transportation operating expenses if your vehicle has over 75,000 miles or is six years old or more. There are also four "Top-Secret" allowable expenses explained that many people are unaware of, even tax professionals. This book can be used as your guide to help you prepare your own Offer in Compromise or as a reference book to ensure that your tax professional doesn't miss anything.