How to start a debt counseling or credit counseling service in 2026: nonprofit structure and IRS 501(q) rules, counselor certification and agency accreditation, debt management plans, U.S. Trustee approval for bankruptcy counseling, for-profit debt relief rules and advance fee bans, state licensing, a worked budget example and a 90-day plan.
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