Falling behind by a payment or two may not seem serious, but your options could narrow if you aren't proactive.

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 ...

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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 ...

U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, ...

Debt relief can reduce what you owe, but the wrong strategy could also cost you more than you ultimately save.

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Tax relief companies can help taxpayers understand their options and communicate with the IRS. USA TODAY evaluated companies based on compliance, transparency, service quality, and customer experience ...

Tax credits reduce the amount of tax you owe when filing your return, while tax relief helps manage existing tax debt. Tax relief programs include IRS payment plans, penalty relief, and Offers in ...

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Americans with an overdue tax bill owe the IRS at least $10,000, according to a 2026 survey by LendEDU, and over 10% of those carrying tax debt are behind by $100,000 or ...