Form 9465 or the Online Payment Agreement for an October Balance Due

Steve Perry

Published on: 07/10/2026

An installment request is a resolution decision. Steve Perry, EA explains what Form 9465 and the IRS online tool do not evaluate for an October balance due.

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IRS 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year End

Steve Perry

Published on: 06/10/2026

The IRS is shifting small business enforcement toward automated matching, analytics, and collection notices. Learn what to expect before year end and why waiting narrows options.

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Missing a K-1 or 1099 on October 14: How to File a Complete Return Anyway

Steve Perry

Published on: 01/10/2026

Missing a K-1 or 1099 before the extended deadline? Learn how to reconstruct the amount, file a complete return, handle IRS matching notices, and correct the figure without losing options.

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Extension to File Is Not an Extension to Pay: Interest and Penalties Since April

Steve Perry

Published on: 30/09/2026

An extension delayed your filing, not your payment. See how interest and failure to pay penalties have accrued since April 16 and what to do before the October 15 deadline arrives.

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