IRS Collection Process – 10 Things to Know
If the Internal Revenue Service determines you have a balance due, they can garnish your wages, file and record a lien against your property, seize your assets, and levy your bank accounts. If you owe taxes to the IRS, the following information will help you understand the IRS collection process.
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1. Your tax liability is an IRS priority. Your case is likely assigned to either the IRS Service Center or a local IRS Collection office near your residence or place of business.
2. The IRS may take enforced collection, such as issuing a levy or seizing your assets, to resolve your liability. Timely communication with the IRS is critical in preventing such actions from occurring.
3. A “Notice of Federal Tax Lien” may be filed in your name, or your business’s name, attaching to any and all assets you currently own and acquire after the lien has been filed. The IRS uses the tax lien as a means of protecting the government’s interest. The IRS Fresh Start program offers qualified taxpayers an opportunity to prevent or remove the lien.
4. If you disagree with your tax liability or certain IRS case actions, you have a right to dispute them by asking to speak with a manager or exercising your various appeal rights.
5. You can appeal most IRS collection actions both before and after a specific action takes place, however there are often strict deadlines that need to be met.
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6. One of your most important rights as a taxpayer is your right to have a tax professional represent you in front of the IRS. A qualified tax professional, such as an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent, will guide you through the IRS collection process while simultaneously advocating on your behalf and protecting your interests. At all levels of the IRS, you have a right to representation while addressing your tax matters.
7. Individual taxpayers must be in filing compliance for the IRS to consider collection alternatives, such as an offer-in-compromise or a monthly payment plan.
8. Business taxpayers must be in compliance with filing and federal tax deposits for the IRS to consider collection alternatives, such as an installment agreement.
9. Depending on the matters involved, your collection case may remain open anywhere from a couple of months to several years. As a client of Landmark Tax Group, your case will be resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible. See what our services include.
10. Your collection case may be placed in “uncollectible” status if the IRS determines you don’t have the ability to pay the tax at this time. This is a very favorable resolution for taxpayers who are faced with a financial hardship.
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While Michael’s scope of practice meant that we ultimately could not work directly to resolve the issue I was having, he was very prompt, professional, generous and kind in taking time out of his schedule to consult with me, refer me to his network of colleagues- not just once, but a second time even months after. Some professionals are just after services and compensations but Michael strikes me as someone who genuinely cares about your situation and wants to see to it that it gets resolved. These other reviews speak to that as well. You never want to be in a situation where you need to be looking up tax help, but God forbid you ever are, Michael is the person you want in your corner!
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Wow, just wow. I called Michael today to ask about some major tax issues I had with a defunct corporation I’d started years ago. Michael talked to me for about half an hour, walking me through options and generally helping me understand my options.
Because of him, I’m going to rest nicely tonight for the first time in weeks. It was great to hear that he used to work in IRS collections for 8 years too… which made me feel a lot more secure in his answer.
In all, I’m completely stunned by the level of service he gave to a random stranger who called in and wasn’t going to turn into any revenue for him. I have to imagine that his level of service for actual customers is unreal.
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Michael Raanan represents the highest level of professionalism, integrity, decency, and true concern for his clients. His advice every step of the way was right on target. The end result was a savings of $13,000 on my taxes.
I have already referred him to the other members of my financial team and have complete confidence in referring any clients to him. He is a shining star in his field.
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