How to Settle Your Debt With the IRS on Your Own

You've likely seen and heard ads from companies claiming they can settle your debt with the IRS for "pennies on the dollar." They claim you need their services to strike a deal and pay less to the IRS. The truth is, third parties can't always deliver on claims to reduce tax debt and obtain waivers of [...]

Taxpayers Can Find Answers to Questions about Payments and Penalties on IRS.gov

This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers can find answers to most questions about tax payments and penalties on IRS.gov. The "Let Us Help You" page features links to information and resources on a wide range of topics related to penalties and payments. Payments Payment options - This page lays out the different ways taxpayers [...]

Here’s What To Do if You Owe Taxes, but Can’t Pay

If you owe taxes but can't pay in full by the April deadline, you should file your federal tax return and pay as much as possible to reduce penalty and interest amounts. An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay your taxes. Pay as much as you can by the [...]

Taxpayers Should Know that an Extension to File is Not an Extension to Pay Taxes

This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers who aren't able to file by the April 18, 2023 deadline can request an extension before that deadline, but they should know that an extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes. If they owe taxes, they should pay them before the due date to avoid [...]

Owe Taxes but Can’t Pay?

Are you putting off filing your tax return because you owe money but can't pay? You shouldn't. The IRS can help you if you're having trouble paying all the taxes you owe at once - but you must take action. Here's what you need to do: First, before the tax deadline, either file your tax return [...]

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