Did a tax relief company charge you thousands to “file a CDP”?

Form 12153 is a two-page IRS form that costs nothing to file. Some firms charge $5,000–$15,000+ and describe the CDP request as a “settlement” or a “case resolution.” It isn't. Filing the form only opens a hearing.

If your firm filed the form, stopped communicating, and your balance hasn't changed, you may have paid for a form, not a result.

Signs you may have been overcharged

• You were told the CDP would “settle” or “close” your case.
• You can't get a copy of what was filed.
• No one has mentioned the Appeals officer, a Notice of Determination, or a collection alternative by name.
• You were charged before anyone reviewed your IRS transcripts.
• Your hearing was months ago and you don't know the outcome.

What we do

A free review of what was filed, what stage the hearing is in, and what it should reasonably cost. If you want us to take over, we give you a flat-fee quote.

Calculus Tax is a private tax representation firm and is not affiliated with the Internal Revenue Service or any government agency. Submitting this form does not create a client relationship and is not a guarantee of any outcome.