04/23/2026
1. New online tool helps clients resolve tax debt
https://www.irs.gov/payments/get-help-with-tax-debt
The IRS announced a new online tool to help clients understand and resolve tax debt.
The Tax Debt Help tool provides individuals and businesses with a simple way to explore payment options and identify next steps based on their situation. It walks users through a series of straightforward questions about their financial situation and tax debt. Based on responses, the tool will guide users to potential payment and resolution options available through the IRS.
The tool does not require specialized knowledge. It can be used at any time. To protect client privacy, the tool does not require users to enter personally identifiable information.
2. Actions clients should take if they missed April filing and payment deadline
https://www.irs.gov/payments/penalty-relief
Clients who missed the April 15 filing deadline should submit their federal tax return as soon as possible. If they owe taxes, filing now will help avoid additional penalties and interest.
Requesting an extension allows for additional time to file but not to pay taxes owed. Interest and penalties will continue to accrue on the owed taxes until the balance is paid in full.
If a client can't afford to pay the full amount of taxes owed, they should still file a tax return and pay as much as possible.
Clients may qualify for penalty relief if they have filed and paid timely for the past three years and meet other important requirements. For more information, see the administrative penalty relief page on IRS.gov.
If the IRS owes the client a refund, there's no penalty for filing after April 15. Taxpayers who choose not to file a tax return because they don't earn enough to meet the filing requirement may miss out on receiving a refund due to potential refundable tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
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You may qualify for penalty relief if you made an effort to meet your tax obligations but were unable due to circumstances beyond your control.
