Your installment agreement request was rejected
A rejected installment agreement means the IRS did not approve your proposed payment terms. This can happen for several reasons, and your next position depends on what's currently documented on your account.
Why installment agreements get rejected
Proposed payments were too low
The IRS determined the monthly amount doesn't satisfy collection requirements.
Income or assets weren't disclosed properly
Missing or incomplete financial information can trigger rejection.
Account status disqualified the request
Liens, levies, or prior enforcement actions may have affected eligibility.
Rejection doesn't mean the issue is unresolvable — it means you need clear information about your account first.
What a compliance review does
A compliance review documents:
- •Why the rejection occurred based on IRS records
- •Your current collection status and obligations
- •Any liens, levies, or enforcement actions
- •What documentation gaps may have contributed
You'll have documented clarity on your account status and what the IRS shows as required.
This helps you understand what needs to change before attempting another request.