IRS Installment Agreements
Owe more than you can pay at once? A monthly plan you can actually afford — set up right, the first time.
A payment plan that fits your life
When you can't pay the IRS in full, an installment agreement lets you pay over time — but the monthly amount the IRS proposes isn't always one you can live with. A CPA structures the agreement around your real finances, so the payment is sustainable and you stay compliant while you pay it down.
Done wrong, a payment plan defaults — and the IRS resumes enforced collection. Done right, it buys you predictability and peace of mind.
- Full review of what you owe, by tax year, before anything is filed
- Payment amount structured around your actual income and expenses
- The agreement negotiated and set up with the IRS on your behalf
- Protection from levies and garnishments while the agreement is in good standing
- Guidance on staying compliant so the plan never defaults
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How it works
- Free call — we look at what you owe and whether a payment plan is your best move.
- Financial review — income, expenses, and assets, mapped the way the IRS looks at them.
- Proposal — we determine a monthly amount you can sustain and prepare the request.
- Setup — the agreement is negotiated and established with the IRS.
- Stay on track — we show you exactly what keeps the plan in good standing.
Common questions
Will the IRS just take whatever payment I offer?
Not exactly — the IRS has its own view of what you can afford, based on your finances. A CPA makes sure the number is both acceptable to the IRS and livable for you.
Can I still get levied while on a payment plan?
While an installment agreement is being considered and while it's in good standing, enforced collection is generally held off. If the plan defaults, that protection ends — which is why the setup matters.
What if I can't afford the payment anymore?
Life changes. Agreements can often be renegotiated — but you have to act before you default. Call before you miss a payment, not after.
Do I need a CPA for this, or can I set it up myself?
Simple cases can be self-serve. But if you owe across multiple years, have penalties stacking up, or the proposed payment would break your budget, professional setup pays for itself.
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