IRS levies on Social Security benefits - enforced collection on those who can least afford it

I have seen an increase in calls to my office from retirees who have received an IRS levy on their Social Security benefits.  In most every case, the levy (1) relates to conduct from self-employment when they were younger, and that conduct has long ago ended and (2) creates a substantial hardship for the retiree, [...]

Can the IRS take my stuff?

In the vast majority of cases, you will not lose any of your stuff to the IRS.  Most clothing and personal household belongings are beyond the scope of the IRS collection power.  Here’s why:
Section 6334(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code allows you to keep all of your clothing.  Bear in mind that the tax code [...]