IRS Installment Agreements – Which One Is Right For You?
An Installment Agreement is nothing more than an agreement with the IRS to pay the tax owed over an extended timeframe. Installment Agreements are an excellent way to stay compliant with the IRS if a taxpayer cannot pay their taxes when they are due. The IRS is not really interested in seizing a taxpayer’s assets. The IRS would much rather work with the taxpayer to pay his or her taxes over time. The IRS has four types of Installment Agremeents: Guaranteed Installment Agreement, Streamlined Installment Agreement, Financially Verified Installment Agreement, and a Partial Pay Installment Agreement. Which payment plan is best for a taxpayer depends on the facts and circumstances of the taxpayer’s case. There are different rules governing different payment plans. Knowing the rules of each plan can help a taxpayer pick the best plan for them. Guaranteed Installment AgreementThe first type of payment plan is an “Guaranteed Installment Agreement”. This … Continued