An instalment sale agreement between you and a credit provider allows you to buy a vehicle or asset using the principal debt, which you repay by means of regular instalments over an agreed period, with fees and interest.
If the IRS approves an installment agreement, it will generally keep any tax refunds and apply them to your debt. If the IRS agrees to an installment agreement, it may still file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien. For more information, see Publication 594, The IRS Collection Process.
About Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request. Internal Revenue Service.
An installment sale has the following primary disadvantages: The sold assets will not receive stepped-up basis in the event of your death.
Section 5313.02 | Required provisions of land installment contracts. (A) Every land installment contract shall be executed in duplicate, and a copy of the contract shall be provided to the vendor and the vendee.
An installment contract is a single contract that is completed by a series of performances–such as payments, performances of a service, or delivery of goods–rather than being performed all at one time. Installment contracts can provide that installments are to be performed by either one or both parties.
An installment sale has the following primary disadvantages: The sold assets will not receive stepped-up basis in the event of your death.
Legal Action: In many cases, when a buyer defaults on an installment sale agreement, the seller has the right to take legal action. This can involve filing a lawsuit to recover the outstanding balance, obtaining a judgment against the buyer, and potentially seizing assets to satisfy the debt.
In Ohio, for a contract to be legally enforceable, certain elements—like a valid offer, acceptance, and a meeting of the minds—must be present within the document or verbal agreement. These elements help ensure the enforceability of the contract and confirm the agreement is valid and binding under the law.