In this article I will cover a few of the best ways to get tax help when you are facing Back Taxes. It is the sole purpose of this information to offer a solution to those that are in need of relief from their back tax burdens. The first point I would like to make is that the best help that you can possibly get to deal with Back Taxes is for you to first help yourself. What do I mean by this exactly? Basically you should make sure that you keep your books in order and file your tax returns in a timely manner like clockwork. While this is one of the most obvious solutions to avoid tax trouble it is ironically one of the most ignored. That being said you should always make it a common practice to file your tax returns on or before the due date. Successfully implementing the previous practice not only keeps your current but also will help you to avoid several unnecessary late penalties and interest charges. If you find it to be too much of a burden to keep up with your yearly tax filings, it is always a good idea to simply hire yourself a good tax professional to get the job done as oppose to laying it to the waste side. The next way to keep you out of tax trouble is to request help from the IRS itself. It is very important to note that before you elect to go this route you should use the following tips to secure a successful outcome when dealing with the IRS for Back Taxes: Be sure to supply valid reasons why you cannot pay the amount owed to the IRS, never skip on filing your taxes because you do not have all of the funds owed, file your taxes on time so that you will be in compliance and look into filing an "Offer In Compromise" if you qualify. If you choose to file an "Offer In Compromise" it is highly recommended that you get a tax professional to help you as the bylaws and guidelines for this type of filing change so frequently that process can become very complicated.