The business owes back taxes. The business can not pay all the back taxes today. However, you could pay back the taxes over time. You can request a Business IRS Installment Agreement.
Business IRS Installment Agreement – Basics
You can request a Business IRS Installment Agreement for all types of business taxes. This includes:
- Payroll taxes
- Federal unemployment taxes
- Corporation taxes.
The IRS has various different payment plan options.
Owe Less than $50,000 – Streamlined Business Installment Agreement. The IRS will accept 6 year payment terms. This is not for businesses with payroll back taxes.
Owe Less than $25,000 – In-Business Trust Fund Express Business Installment Agreement. The IRS will accept 2 year payment terms. This is for business with payroll back taxes.
Any Amount of Business Back Taxes – The payment terms will depend on the business financial condition. The IRS will determine how much the business can afford. The payment amount is negotiable.
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- Importance of compliance
- Types of business taxes
- Which plan is available to you
- How to determine the monthly payment amount
- How to make payments
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