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By Jeremy Vohwinkle, About.com Guide to Financial Planning

What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Taxes

Saturday June 20, 2009

Have you filed an extension and still trying to get the money together needed to pay your taxes? Owing money to the IRS is never fun, but in today's economy it can be an even bigger financial problem. So, what do you do if you can't afford to pay your taxes?

First of all, don't waste another day. If you owe taxes, accept that fact and find out how much money you need to come up with. Even if you don't have the money, you still need to file your return on time if you want to avoid further penalties. Unfortunately, you also still owe the balance come April 15th, but you do have some options available. Find out the best course of action to take when you can't afford to pay your taxes.

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