The IRS Advantage
"I tried everything . . .calls, letters, even personal visits to get my company’s past due invoices paid" I said to myself, "There’s got to be something I can try before sending it over to our collection agency or attorney." Then, I discovered the KEY to getting paid quickly!

Eliminate your frustration using The IRS Advantage™ Collection System:

  • Boost collections with a combination of accounting principles and debtor psychology

  • Slash bad debt write-offs by creating a sense of urgency that CANNOT be ignored

  • Build confidence as a collector because now you have the IRS on your side

I discovered an incredible breakthrough solution . . . the key to getting your invoices paid faster . . . by “Exploiting the Fears of Those in Arrears”


My name is Ben Ricci and about ten years ago, I, just like you, was surfing the internet and other sources in search of a way to collect my company’s most delinquent accounts without having to pay 25% to a collection agency or 35% to an attorney.

In my first year as a Credit Manager, I became increasingly frustrated with the small number of past due accounts in which I was spending most of my time trying to collect. I was tired of being lied to and deceived by our customers. I wanted to change the sign on my door to "Accounts Deceivable"! I realized there was no quick answer to my problem.

I believed, however, that there was a solution because the collection agencies I was using were able to collect the accounts I couldn’t in a fraction of the time I was spending. Does this sound familiar?

Imagine If You Could Collect More Past Due Accounts Yourself at a Fraction of the Cost


The constant cycle of calls and stalls, lies and excuses, false promises and frustration can be overwhelming whether you are a newcomer or experienced collector. The situation often escalates and leads to employee burnout, higher bad debts, and increased costs.

The Solution


A while back, I came across a short article in an industry newsletter that mentioned issuing IRS Form 1099s to customers whose accounts were written off. The emphasis of this particular article was to document and substantiate the bad debt tax deduction. To make a long story short - thanks to the help I received from corporate attorneys, the IRS directly, and tax professionals, this IRS collection letter and system are the lifeboats on the Titanic.

The IRS Advantage™ Collection System


The collection strategy works on the premise of reporting the debt as a loss. The IRS will view this as income to the debtor. It's a well known fact that the IRS routinely runs computer matches of 1099s against your customer's tax filing.

Once your debtor receives the carefully worded collection letter and Form W-9 demanding their tax ID information under mandate of federal penalty, you’ll be surprised how fast a check can arrive in the mail.

The system includes the following:
  • Complete instructions and guidelines

  • Collection letter templates for both corporate and consumer accounts (in MS Word)

  • Suggested phone scripts

  • IRS Form W-9 with web links

  • A pre-formatted template of the IRS 10 day demand letter which can be sent out on your company's letterhead

  • IRS Fax Demand template - 4 pages (fax cover sheet template, IRS collection letter, Form W-9 first page and penalties page)

  • Background information with technical addendum to ensure compliance and effectiveness
You can't beat having the IRS on your side in a collection matter.

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Sharon Greene
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"Thank you so much for your great work. I didn't think you guys would get this one. You are the only agency I'm using. I just don't have much right now (thankfully). I had an agency call me the other day and asked what it would take for them to get our business, I told them "nothing" and that you guys were doing an amazing job and I would continue to use only you. Thanks again for a wonderful job. "
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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Q: Is this legal?
Q: How does this work?
Q: Does this work with commercial accounts only?
Q: What if they won't fill out the W-9 or provide their tax ID number?
Q: Is it best to use this in writing or verbally over the phone?
Q: Does this work with bankrupt companies or individuals?


Q: Is this legal?
A: You bet it is. Your firm's loss becomes your customer's gain, and as such, can be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-C as income to the debtor. You see, debt reduction (even partial) represents accession to wealth, clearly realized, and is considered taxable income. Refer to IRS Reg. S1.61-12 (discharge of indebtedness). We received Case #63-0501-0029I from the U.S. Treasury Dept (TIGTA) to confirm that the system was not in violation of any usage or misrepresentation issues.  (back to top)

Q: How does this work?
A: You mail or fax the IRS collection letter along with IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number) then follow-up with a phone call to explain that if you are not paid in full immediately you will have no option but to write it off and report to the IRS on a Form1099 which will cause an audit risk for the recipient. This is due to the fact that the IRS routinely runs computer matches of the 1099s sent in by creditors against the tax filings of the identified businesses.  (back to top)

Q: Does this work with commercial accounts only?
A: No. The technique is equally effective on retail/consumer accounts, including medical, bank loans, bad checks, educational, etc. We have prepared a special retail IRS letter for your use.  (back to top)

Q: What if they won't fill out the W-9 or provide their tax ID number?
A: Refer them to page two of the W-9 (Penalties), which cites a $50 federal fine for willful neglect in not providing the requested information. Further, there is a $500 federal fine for providing false information, plus both civil and criminal penalties including imprisonment.  (back to top)

Q: Is it best to use this in writing or verbally over the phone?
A: You will be provided with complete instructions, scripts and examples. Obviously, if you don't have a working phone number you will use the written approach. It is best to follow-up with a phone call by using the exact scripts provided after faxing the letter and Form W-9.  (back to top)

Q: Does this work with bankrupt companies or individuals?
A: On the accounting side, you cannot report debt cancellation income against an insolvent debtor. On the collection side, it makes no difference. The IRS collection letter states "we will at our option, issue the Form 1099-C to the IRS . . ." which enables you achieve full collection impact without having to forward the W-9 to your accounting department.  (back to top)





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