Our Offer In Compromise (OIC) Attorneys Help You Settle Tax Debt

Last updated on April 23, 2026

An Atlanta offer in compromise attorney is a tax professional who assists Georgia taxpayers in negotiating a settlement with the IRS to resolve federal tax debt for less than the full amount owed. By filing IRS Form 656, our legal team works to demonstrate that your Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP) is less than your total tax liability. Our Atlanta tax attorneys calculate this value based on your allowable living expenses, assets and future income.

The IRS approves an offer if the proposed total is the highest amount the agency can realistically gather in a short time frame. If you apply under Doubt as to Collectibility, Doubt as to Liability or Effective Tax Administration, an attorney helps confirm your financial disclosure on Form 433-A is accurate. Our team seeks to mitigate the risk of a Notice of Federal Tax Lien or wage garnishment. High-accuracy filings are vital because minor discrepancies in reported monthly income or vehicle equity lead to an immediate rejection.

Why Choose Bomar Law Firm?

Our firm focuses exclusively on tax law to provide our clients with legal support. We offer several key differentiators that distinguish our practice:

• Former IRS experience: Founding attorney Cal Bomar served as an attorney for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, providing our firm with an understanding of the internal processes the government uses to evaluate cases.
• Extensive legal experience: Our legal team brings a combined 20 years of experience in handling thousands of tax cases across Georgia and the U.S.
• Recognized service: We are a multiyear recipient of the ThreeBestRated Business Excellence Award (2018 to 2025) and hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
• Past case results: In one representative case, we successfully advocated for a client to reduce a $14,280 tax debt to $500 through a strategic offer in compromise.

This background in federal tax litigation allows our attorneys to anticipate how the IRS will review your financial disclosures. We recognize that the IRS looks for specific documentation to substantiate “hardship” claims, and we prepare your file to meet those evidentiary standards before submission.

Benefits Of A Local Atlanta Tax Attorney For OIC

Hiring a local practitioner provides specific advantages when dealing with the IRS or the Georgia Department of Revenue, including:

• Knowledge of local standards: We understand the specific living expense standards and asset valuations the IRS applies within the Atlanta metro area.
• Direct strategy sessions: We provide a consultation to analyze your financial disclosures and provide a clear fee structure upfront.
• Proactive communication: Our lawyers strive to provide regular updates to keep you informed during the OIC processing period.

Local representation ensures your case accounts for Georgia-specific asset valuations and regional IRS protocols. Unlike national “tax relief” mills, our attorneys are available for in-person meetings to review your sensitive financial records.

Our team is ready to discuss your path toward a fresh financial start.

Alternatives To An Offer In Compromise (OIC)

While the IRS Fresh Start program has updated the criteria for some to qualify for debt relief, the OIC application process remains rigorous. In the Atlanta metro area and across Fulton County, taxpayers often encounter strict IRS valuations regarding Quick Sale Value (QSV) on local real estate and equity. The IRS typically calculates QSV at 80% of the fair market value, which can significantly impact your RCP and determine whether your offer is deemed acceptable.

Our firm provides a defense against collection actions. If an offer in compromise is not the ideal fit for your specific financial situation, we also evaluate alternative paths to tax debt resolution, including:

• Installment agreements: We negotiate structured monthly payment plans that allow you to pay off your debt over time, aiming to prevent the threat of a levy.
• Currently not collectible (CNC) status: Our attorneys help you seek temporary relief if your current financial situation prevents you from making payments toward your debt.
• Penalty abatement: We work to request the removal or reduction of failure-to-file or failure-to-pay penalties to lower your total balance based on reasonable cause.
• Georgia Department of Revenue settlements: Our team resolves state-level tax issues alongside federal debt.

Evaluating these options alongside an OIC helps determine the most effective strategy for your specific tax debt. Choosing the wrong program can result in lost time and extended interest accrual, so we prioritize the method that protects your assets while reducing the total balance.

Contact Us For A Free OIC Consultation With An Atlanta Tax Attorney

Discover whether the OIC program is the right way to resolve your tax matter. Call us at 404-841-6561 for a free consultation or fill out an online contact form.