If you mail Form 9465, the IRS will respond to your request typically within 30 days but it may take longer during filing season. Installment agreements by direct debit and payroll deduction enable you to make timely payments automatically and reduce the possibility of default.
You can send Form 9465 with the e-return, but the IRS must still approve the installment agreement form.
For electronically filed returns with an electronic funds withdrawal for the complete amount on Form 9465, Line 8, no Form 1040-V will print and the filing instructions will indicate the electronic funds withdrawal amount. No check is required.
Or: For individual tax returns, call 1-800-829-1040, 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Friday local time. The wait time to speak with a representative may be long. This option works best for less complex questions.
You can view your tax records in your Individual Online Account. This is the fastest, easiest way to: View, print or download your transcripts. Find out how much you owe.
You can send Form 9465 with the e-return, but the IRS must still approve the installment agreement form.