Tax Resolution Options in Oklahoma – The Complete CPA Guide

If you owe back taxes to the IRS or Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC), you have more options than you probably realize.

But not all tax resolution methods are created equal. Some are fast but temporary. Others may save you thousands but take more work to qualify for.

At Boulanger CPA and Consulting PC, we help Oklahoma clients choose the best resolution path based on their debt size, income, assets, and long-term goals.



In this guide, we break down every major tax resolution method, how they work, and when each is most effective.

What Is Tax Resolution?

Tax resolution is the process of negotiating with the IRS or OTC to settle, reduce, or manage back taxes you can’t afford to pay in full.

This often includes:

• Stopping garnishments, levies, or collection calls
  
  
• Filing missing returns
  
  
• Setting up a formal agreement to resolve the balance
  
  

Resolution is not a magic eraser — but it is a legal, strategic way to end the stress and move forward.

1. Offer in Compromise (OIC)

An OIC lets you settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed — but only if you qualify.

• Based on your Reasonable Collection Potential
  
  
• Requires full disclosure of income, expenses, and assets
  
  
• Usually takes 6–12 months for IRS to process
  
  

→ Learn more about Offer in Compromise
→ Use our IRS Settlement Calculator

2. Installment Agreement (IA)

This is the most common IRS resolution — a monthly payment plan based on your ability to pay.

• Can be streamlined if you owe under $50,000
  
  
• Custom plans available if you submit financials
  
  
• Keeps the IRS off your back as long as you pay on time
  
  

→ Talk to us about setting up a custom IA

3. Currently Not Collectible (CNC)

If you can’t afford any payment — not even $25/month — you may qualify for CNC status. This pauses IRS collections completely.

• Based on financial hardship
  
  
• Requires Form 433-A and full financial review
  
  
• No levies or garnishments while in CNC
  
  

→ How to qualify for CNC status

4. Penalty Abatement

Many IRS and OTC tax bills include 25–50% in penalties alone. In some cases, we can request full or partial removal of these penalties.

• First-Time Abatement (FTA)
  
  
• Reasonable cause abatement (e.g. illness, disaster)
  
  
• Requires supporting documents
  
  

→ Request penalty relief

5. Tax Preparation & Compliance Filing

Before the IRS or OTC will approve any resolution, your filings must be current. We help clients catch up on:

• Unfiled 1040s, 1120S, or 1065 returns
  
  
• Missing payroll returns (941, 940)
  
  
• State income and sales tax returns
  
  

→ Get back on track with CPA-led tax prep

6. Tax Audit Representation

If your return is being audited, don’t face it alone. We represent clients before both the IRS and Oklahoma Tax Commission.

• Income audits, expense audits, and payroll audits
  
  
• Reconstruction and substantiation help
  
  
• Appeals and penalty defense

7. Levy & Garnishment Release

Already received a Final Notice? We can often stop or release levies and garnishments within 24–48 hours.

• File IRS Power of Attorney same day
  
  
• Submit Form 433-A or 433-F to negotiate a hold
  
  
• Propose resolution or hardship status
  
  

→ Learn how to stop IRS garnishments
→ Read how OTC levies work

Let’s Solve Your Tax Problem

Every case is different. We’ll review your situation and help you choose the right strategy — not just the one that’s easiest to sell.

→ Schedule your free strategy call
📞 (405) 384-4900

Located in Oklahoma City. Serving clients statewide.



✍️ About the Author

Marc Boulanger, CPA, is the founder of Boulanger CPA and Consulting PC, a CPA firm based in Oklahoma City, OK.

Marc is the author of Oklahoma Taxpayers' Guide: Taking a Stand Against the IRS and has resolved hundreds of complex federal and state tax cases.

With over a decade of experience in IRS and OTC representation, Marc helps Oklahomans navigate high-stakes tax problems with clear strategy and calm expertise.

He is a Certified Tax Representation Consultant and a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS).

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