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How much is the IRS payment plan fee?

Updated October 8, 20261 sourceTaxTruce teamFact checked
The short answer

A short plan has no setup fee. A long plan with direct debit costs $29 online or $107 by phone or mail. Other long plans cost $69 online or $178 by phone or mail. Low income filers pay no fee with direct debit, or $43 without it, which may be paid back.

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