Going into a Guaranteed Installment Agreement with the IRS An installment agreement is a payment arrangement between a taxpayer and the IRS. It allows the taxpayer to repay the debt over time. Not all taxpayers will qualify for an offer in compromise or to pay pennies on the dollar. So it's a good thing that those aren't their only payment and negotiation options. If your client doesn't qualify for an offer in compromise, don't feel defeated. There are still ways that you can