IRS Payment Plans and Installment Agreements

If you owe more than you can pay at once, an IRS payment plan spreads the balance over monthly payments and stops most collection action. We find the plan with the lowest payment you qualify for and set it up.

Which payment plan fits

Individuals who owe $50,000 or less in combined tax, penalties and interest can usually get a streamlined installment agreement without detailed financial statements. Larger balances require financial disclosure (Form 433-A or 433-F), and the IRS sets the payment based on your income and allowable expenses. We prepare those forms so the payment reflects what you can actually afford.

What a payment plan does for you

Once an installment agreement is in place, the IRS generally will not levy your wages or bank accounts, and the failure-to-pay penalty drops from 0.5% to 0.25% per month for taxpayers who filed on time. Interest still applies, so we also look at whether penalty abatement or an offer in compromise could lower the balance first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my IRS monthly payment be?

For streamlined plans, it is roughly the balance divided over the payment period. For larger balances, the IRS calculates it from your income and allowable living expenses. We can estimate it before anything is filed.

What if I missed payments on my plan?

Defaulted agreements can often be reinstated. Contact us before the IRS issues a final notice so we can reinstate or renegotiate it.

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