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If you accidentally make a payment for the wrong tax period, the IRS will apply any overpayments to tax periods with balances due and send you a refund of the remaining amount. 

An IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program is a legitimate way to settle your tax debt. It allows you to pay less than what you owe, but still meets your IRS obligations. OIC is typically available to those who cannot afford to pay in full, but the application process is complicated.

Unfiled corporate tax returns cost businesses at least 5% in failure-to-file penalties monthly, and penalties and interest continue to accrue until you file. But once you get behind, it can be hard and potentially even scary to catch up. Many business owners avoid filing back returns because they fear it will trigger an audit.