All most people know of paying taxes is that they have to be filed on April 15th and that you have to write the government a check on that day. But what happens if you cannot make that payment? And there are a lot of people in that situation and this year will find even more people in this situation, I suspect.
However, most of us do not realize we do have options for paying the IRS when we are not able to write a check on the 15th of April. Even the IRS realizes that things happen and we are not always able to pay our whole amount due in one lump sum.
You can enter into an installment agreement that will allow you to make payments to the IRS. A partial payment installment agreement is a second option for paying your tax debt. This payment method will allow you to make a reduced payment to the government and it can be paid over a period of time.
Offer in compromise is another popular payment plan. This also involves paying a settled on amount, either in a lump sum or a short term payment plan. The IRS may consider your debt not currently collectible and defer your tax debt for a year. Bankruptcy is your final option. In this case, your debts will be discharged. This option is a last resort and should be avoided if possible. So as you can see, you can get tax debt help.
You may want to consider using a tax professional when it comes to dealing with the IRS. These professionals are experienced and know the ins and out of negotiating tax debt relief. Owing the federal government money, especially when it is not readily available can be very scary. But now there is tax debt help available. If you are in the situation, you may want to make an appointment with your local tax service or a tax attorney.
Published by Arlene Schneider
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