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installment plans

pbarber — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:49:03 GMT

How do I request an installment plan for the amount I owe on my taxes? Do I do this before I file the return or as I am filing it?

Re: installment plans

Anonymous_ — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:27:20 GMT

See https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-payment-agreement-application

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pbarber — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:25:23 GMT

Thank you for that answer. I've read the instructions but do I file the return first and then reply so I will know the amount?

Thank you

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xmasbaby0 — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:11:40 GMT

If you have federal tax due you can pay by mailing your payment with the 1040V voucher, (which has the address printed on it, having the payment taken out of a designated bank account, or you can pay directly on the IRS website.

https://www.irs.gov/payments

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/how-can-i-pay-my-federal-taxes/00/26212

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/how-do-i-pay-my-irs-tax-due-with-a-check-or-money-order/00/26403

To apply for a payment plan with the IRS

Apply Online for a Payment Plan

You must pay your state tax due using the state’s preferred method of receiving payment. For most states that will be by making a payment to the state’s own tax website, or by mailing a check or money order.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900884-what-are-my-options-for-getting-my-state-refund-or-for-paying-any-state-taxes-i-owe

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901670-how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue

Re: installment plans

fanfare — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:44:13 GMT

For the IRS, select "I'll mail a check", but don't actually do that.

you have to go to IRS.gov via ID.me to request a payment plan.

@pbarber

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fanfare — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:48:41 GMT

Mail a check now for as much as you can afford, to reduce the amount you will have to finance with ongoing interest.

@pbarber