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Have IRS Fresh Start program qualifications changed in 2026? Here's what to know.

As taxpayers gear up to file their 2025 returns, questions about Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax relief options are likely to start surging. After all, there are a lot of economic hardships looming ...
thetimesherald

IRS Warns of New Scam Targeting Taxpayers With Fake ‘Fresh Start’ Offers – Clear Start Tax Shares How to Stay Protected

Fraudulent schemes exploiting the IRS Fresh Start Program are on the rise, putting vulnerable taxpayers at risk of financial loss. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The Internal ...
USA Today

IRS Can Reject Installment Agreements Based on Spending – Clear Start Tax Explains What Financial Statements Reveal

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Many taxpayers seeking relief through IRS installment agreements may be surprised to learn that approval isn’t based solely on how much they ...
USA Today

Changing Jobs Won’t Stop an IRS Garnishment – Clear Start Tax Warns Employers Are Notified Faster Than You Think

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / When taxpayers facing IRS wage garnishment change jobs, many assume the collection action will pause or reset. According to tax resolution firm Clear ...
Miami Herald

IRS Wage Garnishments Can Increase Without Notice - Clear Start Tax Explains How "Silent Adjustments" Happen

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 6, 2026 / Many taxpayers believe that once an IRS wage garnishment is in place, the amount withheld from their paycheck remains fixed. According to tax ...
The Pueblo Chieftain

IRS Can Reverse “Currently Not Collectible” Status – Clear Start Tax Explains What Triggers a Return to Active Collections

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 11, 2026 / Taxpayers who believe their IRS debt is safely on hold may be facing a false sense of security. According to tax resolution specialists at Clear ...