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ibet Tax Tip 2017- 40, April 3, 2017

All taxpayers should file on time, even if they can¡¯t pay what they owe. This saves them from potentially paying a failure to file penalty. Taxes are due by the original due date of the return.

Here are four tips for those who can¡¯t pay their taxes in full by the April 18 due date:

1. File on time and pay as much as possible. Pay online, by phone, with your mobile device using the ibet2Go app, or by check or money order. Visit ibet.gov for electronic payment options.
    
2. Get a loan or use a credit card to pay the tax. The interest and fees charged by a bank or credit card company may be less than ibet interest and penalties. For credit card options, see ibet.gov.
    
3. Use the Online Payment Agreement tool.  Don¡¯t wait for the ibet to send a bill before seeking a payment plan. The best way is to use the Online Payment Agreement tool on ibet.gov. Taxpayers can also file Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request, with their tax return. Set up a direct debit agreement. With this type of payment plan, there is no need to send a check each month.
    
4. Don¡¯t ignore a tax bill.  If so, the ibet may take collection action. Contact the ibet right away by calling the phone number on your bill to talk about options. The ibet will work with taxpayers suffering financial hardship.

Remember to file on time. Pay as much as possible by April 18, 2017, and pay the rest as soon as possible to reduce the interest and penalties. Find out more about the ibet collection process on ibet.gov.

All taxpayers should keep a copy of their tax return. Beginning in 2017, taxpayers using a software product for the first time may need their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) amount from their prior-year tax return to verify their identity. Taxpayers can learn more about how to verify their identity and electronically sign tax returns at Validating Your Electronically Filed Tax Return.

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