Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS)

Question 1

What is a Streamlined Installment Agreement and what are the eligibility criteria for individuals?

An installment agreement for individuals who owe $50,000 or less and can pay within 72 months, requiring no financial statement An installment agreement for businesses owing $25,000 or less payable in 24 months An expedited agreement available only to first-time delinquent taxpayers An agreement requiring full payment within 12 months for any balance

Correct Answer:

An installment agreement for individuals who owe $50,000 or less and can pay within 72 months, requiring no financial statement

Question 2

What is a Guaranteed Installment Agreement and who qualifies?

Individuals who owe $10,000 or less in income taxes and can pay within 3 years are guaranteed an installment agreement by statute Any taxpayer who has never been delinquent before is guaranteed an installment agreement Businesses with less than $50,000 in payroll tax liabilities are guaranteed an installment agreement Any taxpayer who agrees to direct debit is guaranteed an installment agreement

Correct Answer:

Individuals who owe $10,000 or less in income taxes and can pay within 3 years are guaranteed an installment agreement by statute

Question 3

What is a Partial Pay Installment Agreement (PPIA) and how does it differ from a standard installment agreement?

A PPIA allows monthly payments below full liability, with the remaining balance potentially expiring uncollected when the CSED runs out A PPIA reduces the outstanding liability by 50% before setting up payment terms A PPIA requires the taxpayer to pay only the principal without any interest or penalties A PPIA is identical to a standard IA but is only available for payroll tax liabilities

Correct Answer:

A PPIA allows monthly payments below full liability, with the remaining balance potentially expiring uncollected when the CSED runs out

Question 4

What IRS form is used to request an installment agreement?

Form 9465 Form 433-A Form 12153 Form 8822

Correct Answer:

Form 9465

Question 5

Does entering into an installment agreement stop the accrual of penalties and interest on the outstanding tax balance?

No, penalties and interest continue to accrue until the balance is paid in full Yes, both penalties and interest stop accruing once an IA is approved Yes, but only the failure-to-pay penalty stops; interest continues Only the failure-to-file penalty stops; failure-to-pay and interest continue

Correct Answer:

No, penalties and interest continue to accrue until the balance is paid in full

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