# 31 C.F.R. § 5.6 (2026): When will Treasury entities allow a debtor to pay a Treasury debt in installments instead of one lump sum?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 31 C.F.R. § 5.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** When will Treasury entities allow a debtor to pay a Treasury debt in installments instead of one lump sum?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 31 CFR: Money and Finance: Treasury / Part 5 / Subpart B / § 5.6: § 5.6   When will Treasury entities allow a debtor to pay a Treasury debt in installments instead of one lump sum?

## Text

If a debtor is financially unable to pay the debt in one lump sum, a Treasury entity may accept payment of a Treasury debt in regular installments, in accordance with the provisions of 31 CFR 901.8 and the Treasury entity's policies and procedures.

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