Just file as you normally would as if you'd be receiving a refund. Make sure that you download a pdf version to your computer (or print out a hard copy) for future use. Give the IRS time to process your tax return and then visit their installment agreement website to set up the payment plan. The website is:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/payment-plans-installment-agreements
Or conversely:
To request an installment agreement, please follow these steps:
- When you're ready to file your return, go into your return and click on the File tab.
- On Step 2, Choose a refund method, click Start or Revisit (if you've gone through this step previously).
- Continue to the screen How would you like to pay your federal taxes? Select I want to request an installment plan and click Continue.
- After reviewing information on the How to request an IRS Installment Agreement screen, click Continue.
- Continue through the screens, entering the requested information. You will be asked:
- Your contact information;
- Your bank and employer information; and
- The upfront and monthly payments you wish to make as well at the day of the month for the payment.
