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Form 656-PPV: Offer in Compromise - Periodic Payment Voucher
IRS Form 656-PPV is the Offer in Compromise - Periodic Payment Voucher. It is used by taxpayers who have been accepted into an Offer in Compromise agreement to submit periodic payments. No specific thresholds, deadlines, or tax rates are available from the official source.
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IRS Form 656-PPV - Offer in Compromise - Periodic Payment Voucher
IRS Form 656-PPV is the Offer in Compromise - Periodic Payment Voucher. It is used by taxpayers who have been accepted into an Offer in Compromise agreement to submit periodic payments. No specific thresholds, deadlines, or tax rates are available from the official source.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing a payment can default your entire Offer in Compromise.
- 2Using an outdated form version
- 3Omitting the payment period
- 4Sending payment without the voucher
- 5Mailing to the wrong address
Plain English
This form is a payment coupon for taxpayers who have a deal with the IRS to pay less than they owe. You use it to send in your monthly or quarterly payment under that agreement. It helps the IRS track your payments and keep your offer on track.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2020-05-11 22:10:53
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form IRS Form 656-PPV when you have an accepted Offer in Compromise and need to submit a periodic payment voucher.
- Do not use IRS Form 656-PPV if you do not have an accepted Offer in Compromise agreement.
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Situation
Why it matters
✓ Check before you continue
You need to make an initial lump-sum payment with your offer
The initial payment amount and timing depend on the payment option selected, not the voucher form
✓ Verify the offer type (lump sum or periodic) on your acceptance letter
You are a business filing an offer in compromise
Form 656-PPV is for individual periodic payments; business offers use a different base form
✓ Confirm your offer was accepted under the business program
Form 656-B (Offer in Compromise for Businesses)
You need to request a reconsideration of a rejected offer
Reconsideration procedures may involve different forms and criteria
✓ Check the rejection letter for the specific reconsideration form or process
Form 656-L (Offer in Compromise - Application for Low-Income Certification)
Deadline or filing window
The payment due dates are specified in your approved Offer in Compromise agreement. Typically payments are due monthly or quarterly. The official source does not provide specific deadlines or extension rules.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Field or section
Document or info needed · Usually found in
Taxpayer name and SSN
Current valid Social Security card or ITIN letter · IRS records or personal documents
Offer amount
Copy of the final accepted offer agreement (Form 656) · Your offer acceptance letter from IRS
Payment voucher number
Sequential voucher number assigned by IRS · Offer acceptance letter or prior vouchers
Payment method
Check, money order, or electronic payment reference · Bank account or payment provider
Date of payment
Actual date of remittance · Your own records
Address for mailing voucher
Current IRS mailing address for Offer in Compromise payments · IRS Notice of Acceptance or IRS.gov
Before you submit
- 1Enter your full legal name and Social Security Number exactly as on your Offer in Compromise agreement.
- 2Write the periodic payment amount from your accepted Offer in Compromise terms.
- 3Verify the payment due date per your agreement schedule.
- 4Choose your payment method: check payable to the United States Treasury, money order, or electronic payment.
- 5Sign and date the voucher in the designated signature block.
- 6Attach the payment (if by check or money order) to the voucher.
- 7Make a copy of the completed voucher and payment for your records.
- 8Mail the voucher and payment to the address provided in your Offer in Compromise agreement or IRS instructions.
- 9Confirm the voucher is the most current version by checking the IRS website.
- 10Double-check all fields are complete and legible before mailing.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current revision of IRS Form 656-PPV from the IRS website.
- 2Fill in taxpayer name, Social Security Number, and contact information.
- 3Enter the periodic payment amount as specified in your Offer in Compromise agreement.
- 4Select the date of the payment in the appropriate field (month, day, year).
- 5Sign and date the voucher.
- 6Prepare your payment (check, money order, or electronic payment reference number).
- 7Mail the voucher and payment to the correct IRS address from your agreement or IRS guidance.
- 8Retain a copy of the voucher and payment receipt as proof of timely submission.
Known limitations
- 1IRS Form 656-PPV is only for taxpayers with an accepted Offer in Compromise and is not a standalone application form.
- 2The voucher does not replace the initial Form 656 application or any other IRS filing requirements.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date on the form; not stated in the official source.
- Fee — not stated in the official source for this voucher; generally Offer in Compromise has an application fee, but this may be separate.
- Mailing address — not stated in the official source; use the address from your Offer in Compromise agreement or IRS guidance.
- Signature — sign and date the voucher; not specified in the official source.
- Payment amount — write the exact periodic payment amount from your agreement; not stated in the official source.
Quick Facts
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the completed voucher and proof of payment (e.g., cancelled check, money order receipt, or electronic payment confirmation) for your records.
- 2Keep these records for at least the duration of your Offer in Compromise agreement plus any applicable statute of limitations.
- 3Check your IRS online account or call the IRS to confirm receipt of the payment within 2-3 weeks.
- 4If you do not receive confirmation, contact the IRS Offer in Compromise unit using the phone number from your agreement.
- 5If you made a payment error (wrong amount or date), contact the IRS immediately to correct it.
- 6Notify the IRS of any change in address or payment ability as required by your Offer in Compromise terms.
- 7Submit future vouchers on time according to your payment schedule to avoid defaulting on the agreement.
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Common confusion points
Confusion
Why it happens
→ Safe check
Do I send the voucher with every payment?
The form title says 'voucher' but users may think it's a one-time form
→ Send the voucher each time you make a periodic payment — it serves as a payment coupon
Can I change my payment amount after the offer is accepted?
The periodic payment amount is set in the offer agreement
→ The payment amount is fixed; do not change unless IRS authorizes a modification in writing
What if I miss a payment?
Missed payments may default the entire offer
→ Contact IRS immediately if you cannot pay; a missed payment can void the agreement
Is the voucher the same as Form 656?
Both share the '656' number
→ Form 656 is the initial offer; Form 656-PPV is only for accepted periodic payments
Can I use the voucher for the final payment?
The voucher is for each periodic payment, including the last
→ Yes, always use the voucher until all payments are complete — no special final form
What if I lose a voucher?
Vouchers are sequential and IRS may note missing numbers
→ Use a replacement voucher from the IRS Offer in Compromise unit, or call the number on your acceptance letter
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 656-PPV may not have a separate correction form; contact the IRS Offer in Compromise unit.
Questions about IRS Form 656-PPV
What is IRS Form 656-PPV used for?
This form is a payment coupon for taxpayers who have a deal with the IRS to pay less than they owe. You use it to send in your monthly or quarterly payment under that agreement. It helps the IRS track your payments and keep your offer on track.
Who must file IRS Form 656-PPV?
Taxpayers who have an approved Offer in Compromise with a periodic payment plan must file this form with each payment.
What information does IRS Form 656-PPV require?
The form collects identifying information such as name, address, and taxpayer identification number, as well as payment details like the amount and payment period.
How do I complete IRS Form 656-PPV?
Complete the top portion with your name, address, and taxpayer ID. Enter the payment amount and the period covered. Attach your payment and mail it to the address provided in your offer acceptance letter.
What happens if IRS Form 656-PPV is filed incorrectly?
Failure to submit payments with this voucher may result in default of the Offer in Compromise agreement, leading to reinstatement of the full tax liability.
Confusion — what should I check?
Why it happens Safe check
Do I send the voucher with every payment?
The form title says 'voucher' but users may think it's a one-time form Send the voucher each time you make a periodic payment — it serves as a payment coupon
Can I change my payment amount after the offer is accepted?
The periodic payment amount is set in the offer agreement The payment amount is fixed; do not change unless IRS authorizes a modification in writing
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