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DEDelaware Tax Relief

Moderate Difficulty

The Delaware Division of Revenue enforces graduated income tax rates of 2.2% – 6.6%. They have independent authority to levy, garnish wages, and place liens.

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Tell us what's going on and we'll map out your options with the Delaware Division of Revenue.

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Tax AuthorityDelaware Division of Revenue
Income Tax2.2% – 6.6% (graduated)
Sales TaxNo state sales tax
Collection StatuteUnknown

Tax Overview: Delaware

Delaware tax debts are handled by the Division of Revenue and can trigger liens, levies, and wage garnishments. The state does not offer an Offer in Compromise program. Installment agreements are available up to 48 months, with plans over 48 months triggering a judgment filing. Delaware has no state sales tax, so tax issues are primarily income-tax related.

Key Tax Facts

  • No Offer in Compromise program — Delaware does not offer OIC
  • Installment agreements up to 24 months without requiring auto-debit or judgment filing
  • Plans of 24-48 months require automatic bank deduction or voluntary wage deduction to avoid a tax lien filing
  • Plans over 48 months will result in a judgment being filed to protect the state's interest
  • Written requests accepted — include tax bill copy, name, TIN, and tax period
  • Hardship relief possible — contact the state directly
  • No state sales tax — tax issues are primarily income-tax related

Common Tax Issues

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No OIC means limited settlement options — resolution focuses on payment plans and hardship relief

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Plans exceeding 48 months trigger formal judgment filings, which impact credit and public records

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The 24-month threshold for auto-debit requirements can be a barrier for taxpayers preferring manual payments

Resolution Options in Delaware

Payment Plans (Installment Agreements)

Without financials: Up to 48 months

With financials: Up to 48 months

Up to 24 months without auto-debit. 24-48 months requires automatic bank deduction. Over 48 months triggers judgment filing.

Offer in Compromise (OIC)

Available: No

Delaware does not offer OIC.

Wage Garnishment

Rate: Varies

Can lift with payment plan: No

Can reduce amount: No

Penalty Abatement

Available: Yes

Bank Levy

Can release: No

Hardship / Currently Not Collectible

Available: Yes

Hardship relief possible — contact the state.

Official Resources

State Tax Overview (Public Integrity)NCSL State Tax Actions Database

How Tax Advocate Group Helps Delaware Taxpayers

Whether you're dealing with the IRS, the Delaware Division of Revenue, or both — we provide comprehensive tax resolution services to Delaware residents and businesses.

Tax Relief

Consultation, preparation, and settlement services

Tax Resolution

IRS representation, innocent spouse relief, and more

Tax Negotiation

Offers in compromise, payment plans, penalty abatement

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