If you owe back taxes; do you have to negotiate with the State also?

Question

If you owe back taxes; do you have to negotiate with the State also? I know you do with federal how does it work with the State do you negotiate penalties and interest with them also any help would be appreciated thanks

Answer 1

If you owe the state, you can try to negotiate with them - most would at least let you set up a payment plan.

Answer 2

Yes, you have to negotiate with the state separately from federal.  Most states will offer similar ways to settle back taxes as IRS does.  Here is a link to a site with all of the state tax forms required to be filed when negotiating state taxes.  You can see what your state offers: http://www.backtaxeshelp.com/State_Tax_F...

probably the easiest form of settling back taxes is to submit an installment agreement.  Good luck.

Answer 3

Both the state and the federal government will try to work out a payment plan with you.  Neither is required to accept less than the full amount you owe.