The Internal Revenue Service says that it's aware of a delay in processing some electronic payments, and that some taxpayers are receiving notices indicating a balance due even though payments were ...

An envelope from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rarely brings good news, but opening that envelope to find a tax bill that exceeds what you can immediately pay can trigger a unique kind of fear.

You can set up payment plans and file for an extension if you still haven't filed your 2025 income tax return. The IRS has processed 87.5 million returns through March 27, down 1.1% from the same time ...

An IRS installment agreement allows taxpayers to pay off their tax debt over time through monthly payments. While these plans prevent aggressive collection actions, interest and penalties continue to ...

From paying online with a credit card to installment methods, the IRS offers many ways to pay your tax bill, even if you can’t pay your bill all at once. Here’s what you need to know.

The deadline to file your federal income tax return and pay any owed taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is almost here – Wednesday, April 15. As of March 27, the IRS said it had received more ...

2026 Tax Day is around the corner on Wednesday, April 15 — the last day to file and pay your federal and state income taxes. While millions have already taken care of their taxes, some people have ...

The IRS allows you to pay your federal tax bill with a credit card. But it hands processing the payment off to two third-party processors, and those processors charge a fee for the service. That fee ...

The IRS publishes an annual "Dirty Dozen" list to warn taxpayers about common scams like phishing and ghost tax preparers. Scammers often use personal information found on data broker websites to make ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now and how to avoid them this filing season.

The IRS charges compounding daily interest rates above 3.75% plus a 0.5% monthly failure-to-pay penalty (capping at 25% of the balance), penalties that spiral faster than payday loans at 300-400% ...

Getting a large tax bill from the IRS can feel overwhelming, especially if you can’t afford to pay it in full right away. If that’s your situation, an IRS installment agreement is a form of tax relief ...