Applying for a payment plan

Forum|Forum|10 months ago
May 31, 2025
1 reply
0 views

I've amended my son's 2023 tax return. He can't afford to pay the full amount due. Once he mails the amended tax return to the IRS, at what point does he apply for a payment plan on the IRS website? Should he include a letter with the amended return stating he will be applying for a payment plan? Thank you in advance.

Not A Product Question

Best answer by Bsch4477

How do I determine if the return has been accepted by the IRS? It's a 2023 amended return. Thank you.

https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return

Bsch4477

https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-payment-agreement-application

fasteddie577Author

When does my son apply for the payment plan? After the IRS contacts him about his return? Also, my post mentioned if he should include a letter with the return??

Bsch4477

Apply after the return is accepted and processed— usually 3 weeks if efiled, longer if mailed. An accompanying letter is not necessary and probably won’t be read.