Will the IRS work with me if I can't pay it all at once?
Yes. The IRS offers installment agreements that let you pay your balance over time. We help you choose and set up the option that fits your situation.
Tax help
Owe back taxes? Let's get you a plan.
Owing the IRS feels overwhelming, but there's almost always a manageable path forward — and we'll help you find it.
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Owing back taxes is a solvable problem, and the worst thing you can do is ignore it. Penalties and interest continue to accrue on an unpaid balance, so the sooner you address it, the better. The first step is making sure all of your required returns are actually filed, because you can't resolve a balance until the IRS has accurate returns on file.
It's also worth confirming that the amount the IRS says you owe is correct. Balances can be overstated, especially if a Substitute for Return was filed for you without your deductions and credits. We review your account before you pay anything you may not actually owe.
If you owe more than you can pay right now, that's okay. The IRS offers installment agreements and other payment options so you can pay over time rather than all at once.
What we do
How we help
- Confirm the exact balance owed by reviewing your IRS account and transcripts
- File any missing returns so your balance reflects your real deductions and credits
- Set up an IRS installment agreement or payment plan that fits your budget
- Explain your options if paying in full would create a genuine hardship
- Help stop the failure-to-file penalty by getting unfiled years filed
- Respond to IRS balance-due notices on your behalf
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I know the amount they say I owe is right?
We review your IRS transcripts and returns. If a Substitute for Return inflated your balance by omitting deductions, filing an accurate return can reduce what you actually owe.
Does interest keep growing while I pay it off?
Interest and certain penalties generally continue to accrue on an unpaid balance, even on a payment plan, which is why resolving it sooner usually costs less overall.
I have unfiled years and a balance. Which comes first?
Filing comes first. The IRS generally won't finalize a payment arrangement until all required returns are filed, so we get you caught up and then set up the plan.
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