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If you're dealing with unpaid IRS tax debt, a tax relief program could help you tackle the issue and get your finances back on track. / Credit: Getty Images Another stressful tax season has come and ...

If you owe back taxes to the IRS, it's important to understand what options you have that could help. / Credit: Getty Images Still, navigating these programs can be tricky between the eligibility ...

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Another stressful tax season has come and gone, much to the relief of taxpayers across the nation. But while the tax filing deadline has passed, that isn't necessarily the end of the tax-related ...

Each year, millions of taxpayers find themselves unable to pay what they owe to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But when you owe back taxes to the IRS, the initial balance isn't the only issue.