Does setting up a payment plan stop the IRS?

Yes. Collection action pauses while the agreement is pending and while payments are current.

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IRS Installment Agreement

Installment agreements are the most common IRS collection resolution. Under $50,000 and the disclosure is light.

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Herman Viglione, EA

Updated April 22, 2026

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Types of installment agreements

Streamlined (under $50,000 assessed balance, up to 72 months, no financial disclosure). Partial Payment (less than full balance over 10-year CSED). Full payment (72 months or less, by statute). Guaranteed (under $10,000, automatically approved).

How to apply

Form 9465 for most applications, or online at IRS.gov for balances under $50,000. We file and negotiate.

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Common questions

Does setting up a payment plan stop the IRS?: Yes. Collection action pauses while the agreement is pending and while payments are current.

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