Apply online through the Online Payment Agreement tool or apply by phone or by mail by submitting Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request.
You will need to create an IRS Online Account, and then you can apply for a payment plan online without needing to call, mail, or visit the IRS. You will need a photo identification to create your account. If you are applying for a direct debit payment plan, you will need your bank routing and account numbers.
Taking the step of setting up a payment arrangement with the IRS does not trigger any reports to the credit bureaus. As mentioned above, the IRS is restricted from sharing your personally identifiable information. While a Notice of Federal Tax Lien could be discoverable by lenders, the payment plan itself would not.
The IRS sent Letter 2840C to notify you that an installment agreement has been set up, and show you the payment amount, due date, and payment address. This notice also includes instructions on how to make out your checks to ensure proper credit.
I am applying to make a repayment arrangement on the grounds of financial hardship. I assume you will stay all enforcement action while you consider my application. If this is not possible, please let me know immediately in writing. I have been in financial hardship because (give a reason).
Dear Creditor: Due to a lay-off, I am temporarily out of work and am experiencing financial difficulty. Due to my financial hardship and in order to meet necessary household expenses plus credit payments, I am asking each creditor to accept a reduced payment for the next (#) months on my debt.
Write to explain why you disagree and include any documents and information you wish the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the lower left part of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.
Sample Demand Letter for Payment I am writing to remind you of the outstanding payment for Invoice No. X, dated Invoice Date, in the amount of Amount Due. As of today, Date, this payment is Number of Days days overdue. Despite our previous reminders sent on Dates, we have not yet received this payment.
The IRS does not accept tax-related questions by email.
Write to explain why you disagree and include any documents and information you wish the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the lower left part of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.