The Department may collect a tax for a period of 10 years from the date it becomes collectible under G.S. 105-241.22. The 10-year period may be tolled for the same reasons the enforcement period for a certificate of tax liability may be tolled under G.S. 105-242(c).
A contract does not have to be reduced to writing in order to be enforceable; however, for the purposes of this manual, the term contract is intended to mean a written form of communication. Please remember that many types of documents can constitute a contract, including invoices, memoranda and letters.
By statute, North Carolina allows one party to delegate- or assign- its obligations to perform some service under a contract to another party unless the contract prohibits assignment, or unless the non-assigning party has some substantial interest in having the originally obligated party perform the work themselves.
Often, smaller, less valuable transactions, or short-term services, may not require a written agreement at all.
For contract formation, the offer and acceptance are essential terms. The offer and acceptance form the agreement between the parties. The offer must be communicated, it must be complete and the offer must be accepted in its exact terms. Mutuality of agreement is a must.
Your specific tax situation will determine which payment options are available to you. Payment options include full payment, a short-term payment plan (paying in 180 days or less) or a long-term payment plan (installment agreement) (paying monthly).
Write the contract in six steps Start with a contract template. Open with the basic information. Describe in detail what you have agreed to. Include a description of how the contract will be ended. Write into the contract which laws apply and how disputes will be resolved. Include space for signatures.
A submission agreement will contain details of the dispute and the issues between the parties, and record that it is being referred to arbitration.
You can use your Online Account to make offer in compromise (OIC) payments or check if you're eligible to submit an OIC. We'll review your OIC and decide if you qualify. An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe.