Penalties & Payment Plans
“Can I ask the IRS for a payment plan on my tax bill?”
The IRS often offers payment arrangements for taxpayers who cannot pay a balance in full, and the details usually depend on the amount owed, the filing status involved, and whether any notices or collection actions are already in place. The process can also vary based on how current the returns are, the taxpayer’s income and expenses, and whether the request is for a short-term arrangement or a longer installment plan. In some cases, the type of tax bill and any prior compliance issues can affect what options are available and how the request is reviewed. Sitting down with a CPA for thirty minutes is usually enough to draw a clean line on this.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“As a consultant, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a small business owner, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a freelancer, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a 1099 contractor, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“I can't pay my $2,000 tax bill, can I set up a payment plan?”
“I can't pay my $5,000 tax bill, can I set up a payment plan?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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