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Beating the Taxman: Effective Strategies for Paying off Your Tax Bill

Make a plan

Take stock of your tax bill and create a plan to pay it off. One thing that you can do is set up a budget. Examine all of your income sources.

Review Deductions

Look at your tax bill to see if you are eligible for any deductions that could lower your tax bill. If you’re not sure what you’re doing, contact or visit a tax service such as HR Block.

Payment Options

You should reach out to the IRS if you can’t pay your tax bill in full. They can get you set up with a payment plan. With the payment plan, you will have more time to pay your tax bill.

Increase Income

If you are serious about paying your tax bill, increasing your income is one of the best ways to do so. There are tons of things that you can do to make extra money.

Reduce Your Expenses

Reviewing your expenses and cutting back on some things can free up some money for your tax bill. You can cancel certain services for a few months.