I cannot pay this tax liability how can I prove a hardship

jbarnsley · ‎April 07, 2026

How do I claim a hardship?

SharonD007

Refer to the TurboTax Help articles: Video: Why Do I Owe on My Tax Return?, How to Pay Taxes: 10 Ways to Pay Your Tax Bill and How can I pay my federal taxes?

If you will be in the same situation next year, you may want to change the information on your Form W-4 to have more federal taxes taken out of your paycheck. Contact your payroll department to request a new Form W-4 to complete. Refer to the TurboTax article Top 5 Reasons to Adjust Your W-4 Withholding for more information.

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Hal_Al

There is no hardship exception to paying your taxes, but you can request an installment plan. When you get to the file section of TT, you will be given the option to include a request, to the IRS, for an installment plan. You don't have to pay until the IRS processes you request (the request is another IRS form that is filed with your return)