What is the Best Way to Make Timely Installment Payments? |
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When you arrange for an installment agreement/payment plan, the IRS strongly recommends one of the following options for payment:
- Direct Debit - electronic transfers from a checking account, or
- Payroll Deduction - deductions that an employer takes from wages or salary. Call toll free (800) 829-1040 to set up this option.
These forms of payment help to reduce the burden of mailing the payments, save postage, help ensure timely payments, and decrease the likelihood that your agreement will default. If your agreement defaults, enforced collection action could be taken.
Installment agreement payments can also be made by credit card ( www.officialpayments.com or www.pay1040.com), personal or business check, money order, cashier’s check, certified funds or cash (cash payments can only be made in person at a local IRS Office-do not send cash through the mail).
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: August 12, 2008