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IRS Payment Plan Calculator

Estimate the monthly payment on an IRS installment agreement, with ongoing penalties and interest.

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Monthly payment
Total interest & penalty
Total paid

Educational estimate. IRS interest rates change quarterly; consult a tax professional.

How it works

We amortize your balance over the months you choose, applying the IRS's combined interest-and-penalty rate, to show the monthly payment and total cost.

Penalties keep running during a payment plan — pay it off faster to owe less.

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Often the simplest fix

Most people who owe the IRS don’t need an expensive relief company — they qualify for an installment agreement they can set up themselves online. The catch is that penalties and interest keep accruing on the unpaid balance, so a longer plan costs more overall. This calculator amortizes your balance so you can see the monthly payment and the true cost of stretching it out versus paying aggressively.

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FAQs

Can I set up an IRS payment plan?

Yes — most people qualify for an installment agreement online if they owe under $50,000.

Does interest continue?

Yes — interest and a reduced failure-to-pay penalty accrue until paid off.

What's the shortest plan?

Pay as fast as you can afford; longer terms cost more in interest.

Is this exact?

No — the IRS sets the official terms.