When you owe the IRS more than you can pay, you often have the option of setting up a payment plan. They will want you to pay as much as you can now, and then look at your situation to see what you can afford to pay each month. Ideally they want the debt paid off within a year, or three years max.
Here is an article with more advice on installment agreements.
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