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What is an offer in compromise?
An offer in compromise allows a person who owes the state money to negotiate less than the balance owed. Offers in compromise can be made to debtors who face economic hardship or to the innocent spouse of a debtor.
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Are all obligations to the state of Ohio eligible for an offer in compromise?
No. Only debts the Attorney General collects are eligible for the offer in compromise program.
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Who is eligible to participate in the offer in compromise program?
Offers in compromise can be made to debtors who face economic hardship or to the innocent spouse of a debtor. Businesses or individuals can participate.
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How can I make an offer in compromise?
To make an offer in compromise, you must complete and submit an offer in compromise application.
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If I owe more than one debt to the state of Ohio, can I resolve only one of the debts?
No. The goal of the offer in compromise program is to resolve all existing debt a business or individual owes the state.
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Will I receive formal notification of whether an offer is rejected or accepted?
Yes. The Attorney General’s office will send applicants written notification of acceptance or rejection of an offer as promptly as possible.
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Who should I contact about the status of an offer in compromise?
Call the Attorney General’s Office at (614) 644-4900 and ask about offers in compromise.
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Would I have the right to appeal a rejection?
No. All offer in compromise acceptances and rejections are final.
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Do I have to continue to make payments under an existing payment plan with the Attorney General while an offer in compromise is pending?
Yes, both sides must agree to the offer in compromise before an existing payment plan can be ended.
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Once accepted, how long would I have to pay an offer in compromise?
An applicant must pay within 60 days of accepting the offer in compromise. If needed, a payment plan can be arranged by calling the Attorney General's Office at (614) 644-4900.
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Can I file an offer in compromise during a bankruptcy?
No, since a bankruptcy may ultimately reduce or negate the balance owed, we ask that applicants wait until a bankruptcy is finished before filing an offer in compromise.
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