IRS Installment Agreements

An installment agreement is a payment arrangement in which the IRS permits a taxpayer to pay delinquent tax liabilities over time. Once an installment agreement is established, the IRS will refrain from engaging in enforced collection action, like the levy of bank accounts or wages, while the taxpayer remains current with all future tax filing and payment obligations.

For many taxpayers with large tax liabilities, an installment agreement is an attractive way to obtain tax relief. That said, there are many things to consider before entering into an installment agreement. For example, interest and penalties continue to accrue on the outstanding balance of the tax liability until the liability is paid in full.

At Rosefelt Tax Law, our tax professionals have extensive experience negotiating installment agreements with the IRS and state tax authorities. We know the advantages and disadvantages of such agreements and how to conduct fruitful negotiations that achieve our clients’ goals.

Tax relief may be just a phone call away. Contact us at (866) 995-0061 or reach out by completing our ten-second contact us form to know your real options. We serve clients throughout the U.S. and around the world from our offices in Bethesda, Maryland.

Reaching An Installment Agreement Presents Many Challenges

Negotiation of a realistic installment agreement within the taxpayer’s means is often difficult and requires substantial knowledge about IRS guidelines and regulations. Determination of the minimum monthly installment payment that will be acceptable to the government depends upon the application of IRS income and expense standards to the facts of the case. These regulations and guidelines include IRS local and national standards for allowable expenses used to evaluate your installment offer and proposed payment amount.

If the IRS is demanding immediate full payment or a payment plan that is substantially higher than you can afford to pay, you should retain our legal counsel as soon as possible. We have substantial experience helping taxpayers negotiate the lowest possible monthly payment with the IRS. We also often work with state taxing authorities to negotiate payment plans for our state tax liabilities.

Qualifying For An Installment Agreement

In order to submit an installment agreement, the IRS requires that a taxpayer file all delinquent returns and remain current on future filing obligations. Your installment agreement offer will not be considered or accepted until you have satisfied that requirement. If you have outstanding tax returns, we can prepare and file all returns necessary to bring you into compliance and enable you to submit an installment agreement proposal or another collection alternative.

Currently Not Collectible Status

If you cannot afford to make monthly payments and do not qualify for another type of tax relief, such as an Offer in Compromise, our attorney can help you request that the IRS place your account in a “currently not collectible” status. Once an account is classified as “currently not collectible” by the IRS, it will discontinue enforcement action and release any levies already in place. In many instances, the IRS will keep an account in “currently not collectible” status for a substantial period of time. In some cases, we have even seen accounts kept in uncollectible status until the collections statute of limitations has expired.

For more information concerning IRS or state installment agreements, please call us for a confidential consultation at (866) 995-0061 or reach out by completing our ten-second contact form. We serve clients throughout the U.S. and around the world from our offices in Bethesda, Maryland.