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IRS Form Guides

Step-by-step instructions for every major IRS tax debt form — what each form does, who needs to file it, and how to fill it out correctly.

Form 1127

Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax Due to Undue Hardship

Request an extension of time to pay taxes when immediate payment would cause undue financial hardship

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Form 12153

Request for a Collection Due Process or Equivalent Hearing

Exercise your right to an independent hearing before the IRS levies assets or files a tax lien

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Form 433-A

Collection Information Statement for Wage Earners and Self-Employed

Provide the IRS with a complete picture of your financial situation for an OIC or installment agreement

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Form 433-B

Collection Information Statement for Businesses

Provide the IRS with a comprehensive picture of a business's assets, liabilities, income, and expenses to determine collection alternatives

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Form 433-F

Collection Information Statement

Provide a simplified financial statement to demonstrate inability to pay for IRS collection purposes

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Form 656

Offer in Compromise

Apply to settle IRS tax debt for less than the full amount owed

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Form 656-L

Offer in Compromise (Doubt as to Liability)

Challenge the amount of tax the IRS says you owe when you believe the assessed liability is incorrect

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Form 843

Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement

Request removal of certain IRS penalties or a refund of overpaid penalties and fees

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Form 8857

Request for Innocent Spouse Relief

Request relief from joint tax liability caused by a spouse's or ex-spouse's errors or omissions on a jointly filed return

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Form 9465

Installment Agreement Request

Request a monthly payment plan to pay off your IRS tax debt over time

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