Can I receive a tax refund if I am currently in a payment plan for prior year’s federal taxes?
Can I receive a tax refund if I am currently in a payment plan for prior year’s federal taxes?
That is a great question and knowing the answer can save you some frustration. The Bible says “Expectation postponed is making the heart sick”. So you could be getting frustrated waiting for a refund that will not come to you. Notice what the IRS says about this question on its website:
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Question: Can I receive a tax refund if I am currently in a payment plan for prior year’s federal taxes? |
Answer: As a condition of your agreement, any refund due you in a future year will be applied against the amount you owe.
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Typically I get asked if there is anyway around this so you can get your refund. I have not seen the IRS make an exception and give someone a refund rather than apply it to the amount due from prior years.
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As always keep in mind that the content provided on this site is general in nature and may or may not apply to your particular case. It is best to check with a tax professional about your circumstances and what is best for you personally. Also, IRS regulations and tax laws are constantly changing and the information on this site is not constantly updated. Again please check with me about your particular circumstances and what will be best in your situation at the given time and law.
This article was written by Jeff Haywood, CPA.
Jeff is a licensed CPA in both Texas and Illinois.
He has prepared income tax returns for the public for over 10 years.
He also has an MBA in Finance from Loyola University in Chicago and he has 24 years experience in Corporate Finance and Business Analysis.
