Sonishari Bellamy

Case 1
Offer in Compromise

Our client was assessed $75,111 by the State of North Carolina under the unauthorized substance tax. The assigned agent stated that if the client had responded within 45 days of the notice, he could have entered into a settlement agreement. However, because the client did not respond in time, the agent was only willing to waive $20,000 in penalties.
The client was living with his parents, recently married, and had a newborn child. With limited income, he submitted an offer in compromise for $1,000. The state reviewed the offer and countered with a settlement of $1,585.23. The client accepted the offer, resulting in a savings of $73,526.