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Level 6
posted May 31, 2025 12:34:11 PM

Applying for a payment plan

I've amended my son's 2023 tax return. He can't afford to pay the full amount due. Once he mails the amended tax return to the IRS, at what point does he apply for a payment plan on the IRS website? Should he include a letter with the amended return stating he will be applying for a payment plan?  Thank you in advance. 

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2025 9:00:30 AM
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Level 15
May 31, 2025 12:52:37 PM
Level 6
May 31, 2025 1:22:28 PM

When does my son apply for the payment plan? After the IRS contacts him about his return? Also, my post mentioned if he should include a letter with the return??

Level 15
May 31, 2025 1:51:55 PM

Apply after the return is accepted and processed— usually 3 weeks if efiled, longer if mailed. An accompanying letter is not necessary and probably won’t be read. 

Level 6
May 31, 2025 3:49:37 PM

Thank you.

 

Level 6
Jun 3, 2025 7:31:47 AM

How do I determine if the return has been accepted by the IRS? It's a 2023 amended return. Thank you. 

Employee Tax Expert
Jun 3, 2025 8:48:27 AM

Please see this link from the IRS to check the status of the amended return.

 

@fasteddie577 

Level 15
Jun 3, 2025 9:00:30 AM
Level 6
Jun 3, 2025 12:07:00 PM

Thank you.