The IRS may take several weeks to begin processing installment agreement payments after your request is submitted or approved. This delay is normal and is outside of our control. To help reduce additional penalties and interest while the IRS is processing your agreement, we strongly recommend making voluntary payments directly through the IRS website. IRS Direct Pay: https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay

Yes. Even if the IRS has not started automatic withdrawals yet, making voluntary payments can help reduce your balance, penalties, and interest.

Yes. Interest and penalties may continue to accumulate until the balance is fully paid. IRS processing delays do not automatically stop interest or penalty accrual.

Mailed tax returns usually take significantly longer than electronically filed returns. Processing may take several weeks or even months, depending on IRS workload, mailing delays, and whether additional review is required.

Refund timelines depend entirely on IRS or state processing. Common reasons for refund delays include: Identity verification Mailed tax returns IRS or state backlog Additional review requirements Missing or incomplete documentation You can check your refund status here: IRS Refund Status: https://www.irs.gov/refunds

No. LP Tax Services cannot control or speed up IRS or state agency processing times. We cannot: Speed up IRS processing Control refund dates Control when payments are withdrawn Expedite mailed returns Expedite state processing All timelines are determined directly by the IRS and state agencies.

Receiving a notice does not automatically mean something is wrong. Common notices may include: Identity verification requests Processing updates Balance reminders Missing documentation requests Requests for additional information Please upload a copy of the notice to your client portal so our team can review it and guide you on the next steps.

Please notify our office immediately. You may also need to update your information directly with the IRS or the applicable state agency, especially if your mailing address, bank account, or payment method has changed.

Yes. You can make payments directly through the IRS website. IRS Direct Pay: https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay IRS Online Account: https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account

Please contact our office and a member of our team will be happy to assist you. Tax Associates Milford Inc Team