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The IRS "forgiveness program" pageFAKE GRANT

A real scam people fell for this year, next to the real thing. The numbers mark the three things to check: hover or tap one to see what it tells you.

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IOffer in Compromise | Internal Revenue Service×
https://www.irs.gov/payments/offer-in-compromise
IRS
Offer in Compromise

If you can't pay your full tax debt, you may be able to settle for less than you owe. Not everyone qualifies.

Use the free Pre-Qualifier tool to see if you might be eligible before you apply.

Use the Pre-Qualifier tool
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TIRS Fresh Start Forgiveness Program 2026×
https://irsfreshstart-relief.com/enroll
Tax Debt Relief Center
Wipe out your IRS debt for pennies on the dollar

Owe over $10,000? You are pre-approved under the new IRS Fresh Start forgiveness program.

Pay the $299 enrollment fee today. The program closes October 31.

$18,400
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Enroll now

Always check the fee.

There is no IRS "forgiveness program" you can buy your way into. This site wants $299 up front and promises a result no one can promise.

Always checkThe real oneThe scam
1Where it livesIs it the real company's or person's own address or number?

irs.gov is the IRS's own site.

irsfreshstart-relief.com has IRS in its name, but the IRS doesn't own it.

2What it asks you to doCheck firstDoes it want a password, a payment, a call, or a tap?

It points you to a free tool to check if you might qualify.

Your card, for a $299 "enrollment fee".

3How hard it pushesIs there a deadline, a threat, or a surprise charge?

It says plainly that not everyone qualifies.

"Pennies on the dollar", "pre-approved", and the program closes October 31.

RememberOwe the IRS? Go to irs.gov or a tax professional you find yourself. Never pay a company that promises to wipe it out.

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