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title: Can I Get Sales Tax Debt Forgiven? 2026 Guide | TaxTruce
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# Can I get sales tax debt forgiven?

Updated October 8, 20261 sourceTaxTruce team[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

It is hard. New York, for example, may require you to pay trust taxes like unpaid sales tax in full before it will compromise. Rules differ by state, so check your state agency.

## Sources

1. [New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: Offer in Compromise program](https://www.tax.ny.gov/enforcement/collections/oic.htm)

Run the numbers with our [free tax tools](/tools), like the penalty and payment plan math.