IRS Law Blog

If you are having trouble convincing the IRS to release a levy or seizure of your property, bankruptcy may be the solution. The filing of a bankruptcy creates what is known as an automatic stay...

My response to a reader’s question about what happens to your bank account after the IRS hits it with a levy. The IRS has levied my bank account and there was not enough funds to...

My clients with IRS collection problem come to me with different ideas about what will happen to them because they did not pay their taxes.  Is the IRS going to show up one day and...

The best way to get relief from an IRS collection problem is to consider the complete picture before jumping in.  A quick way out may be desired, but it is important to look carefully before...

I received a great question from a reader about whether Veteran’s disability benefits should be included in the value of an IRS installment agreement or offer in compromise. Although the question is directed to Veterans’ disability...

If you owe the IRS back taxes, the IRS is required to give you a 30 day notice before they can start to levy and seize your property.  This warning of levy action is required...

I was recently interviewed by a journalist for a story about the hardships of having the IRS levy a retiree’s social security benefits. The reporter, who is courteous and professional, would like to speak to anyone who has...

If you owe the IRS back taxes, it is not always enough to just be “right” when negotiating with the government. You need to be right, but you also need to be in the right place...

You promised the IRS a monthly payment that your budget could no longer bear.  Or you tried so hard to repay your back taxes that you fall behind on this year’s return.  Your intentions are good, but this has caused...

As a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, it was exciting to see my article about solutions to today’s IRS collection problems as the cover story in March’s monthly bar journal. Here is a brief overview of the article – 5 Things...

I received a call today from an enrolled agent for my help with a client who was having problems not only with the IRS, but credit cards as well.  As usual, my enrolled agent friend got it right –...

The IRS has two ways to collect back taxes:  a Federal tax lien and tax levy.  A tax lien is different from an IRS levy – the lien does not result in the IRS taking your property from you.  That is done...

One of the most common concerns about owing the IRS back taxes is that they will show up one day and take your house or car from you. No matter what the IRS may tell you or...

In most every case, the IRS cannot take your property until they send you a letter stating their intentions.  This letter – called a “Final Notice of Intent to Levy” – is the government’s last attempt to reach you...

IRS levies on those who are self-employed are serious, but it may not always be as bad as it seems. If you are self-employed, and if your right to a payment is dependent on the...

What to expect from the IRS collection division in 2010: 1.     More aggressive IRS tax lien filing practices. IRS Revenue Officers have been instructed to make decisions on the filing of Federal tax liens...

In an unprecedented hiring move, the IRS is bringing on board almost 2.000 new Revenue Officers, starting this fall (2009).  This is a 35% increase in high level IRS collection enforcement staffing. The ramp up...