General Process
General outline of the process includes:
1. Eligibility determination - owe $50,000 or less and no unfiled taxes.
2. Realistic sustainable monthly payment amount calculation.
3. Selection from Guaranteed Installment Agreement (owe $10,000 or less and meet certain criteria), Streamlined Installment Agreement (owe between $10,001 and $50,000 - does not require a financial statement or detailed financial information), and Regular Installment Agreement (owe more than $50,000 or cannot meet the criteria for a guaranteed or streamlined agreement).
4. Completion and submission of Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request, or the online payment agreement application (owe $50,000 or less and applies for a guaranteed or streamlined agreement).
5. Provide financial information (if required).
6. Payment method selection, which includes direct debit, check, money order, credit card, or electronic funds transfer.
7. IRS communication and follow up.
8. Appeal or agreement.
9. Fulfill obligations and monitor the account.