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Here are the steps a taxpayer should take

when they can? pay a tax bill:
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1. File their tax return or request an

extension of time to file by the
deadline.

2. Pay as much as possible by the April

due date.
3. Review options the IRS offers to help

taxpayers:

- Payment plans -- Taxpayers can apply
for a payment plan on IRS.gov or in

writing using Form 9465,

Installment Agreement Request.
Tax Day Reminders
- Offer in Compromise -- An Offer in

Compromise lets taxpayers settle their

tax debt for less than the full
amount they owe.

- It may be an option if they can't

pay their full tax liability or
doing so creates a financial

hardship. Taxpayers can see if

they're eligible and prepare a
preliminary proposal with the

Offer in Compromise

Pre-Qualifier Tool.
- Penalty relief -- Taxpayers may qualify

for penalty relief if they tried to

comply with tax laws but were
unable due to circumstances beyond

their control.