installment plans

[pbarber]

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?

[tagteam]

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

[pbarber]

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

[xmasbaby0]

 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-mone... 

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-pay...

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

[fanfare]

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 

[fanfare]

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

@pbarber