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The Offer in Compromise program is also known as the OIC. The criteria for this program focuses on the individuals “ability to pay”. If the individual’s ability to pay the tax debt over a five year period is less than what he/she owes, then some of the tax debt will be forgiven. This puts the amount owing down to a reasonable level that the individual can start paying.
