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What Are IRS Jeopardy Assessments—and Are You at Risk?

21 September, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Help

IRS Jeopardy Assessments — When the IRS Acts Without Warning IRS tax assessment and enforcement actions typically follow strict protocols and procedures. The agency sends letters, gives taxpayers time to respond, and eventually moves on to liens, levies, and seizures. The entire process takes months, giving taxpayers plenty of time to question the amount owed, come up with payment arrangements, and otherwise avoid aggressive collection efforts. Jeopardy a... CONTINUE READING

Will the IRS Revoke My Passport for Not Paying Taxes?

21 September, 2025 | Passport Tax Debt

Can the IRS Revoke My Passport Over Back Taxes? You could lose your passport over unpaid taxes. Unpaid federal tax debt can lead to restrictions and revocation of your passport, making it impossible for you to travel to visit family or work. IRS passport revocation is indirectly possible, meaning that while the IRS cannot outright revoke your passport, it can take steps that trigger the U.S. State Department to place lim... CONTINUE READING

New York Tax Asset Seizure: The Assets You Could Lose

21 September, 2025 | Tax Debt

What Assets Can New York State Legally Seize for Back Taxes? If you owe taxes to the New York Department of Taxation and Finance, they may seize your assets. The DTF's asset seizure process is slightly different from the IRS's, but in both cases, they can take a significant portion of your assets. To protect your assets, you need to know what the DTF can legally seize and how to respond when you receive a levy (seizure) notice. Key takeaways:... CONTINUE READING

What Is IRS Notice LT36? Guide for Federal Employees

17 August, 2025 | Late Filed Returns Tax Debt

What Is IRS Notice LT36? Sent to Federal Employees and Retirees Since 2013, the number of federal employees with tax debt has risen to about 6% (5% or more of congressional employees and about 4% of White House staff). In the spring of 2025, the IRS sent letters to 525,000 federal employees and retirees with a dire implication: If you don’t reconcile... CONTINUE READING

What to Do When You Receive Certified Mail From the IRS

28 June, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Help

Why Did I Get a Certified Letter from the IRS? Receiving a certified letter from the IRS may cause you to feel nervous. After all, most IRS notices don’t usually signal happy news. While the IRS may not be sending something with devastating news, their certified letter is something serious that requires your attention. Never ignore a certified letter from the IRS. These letters genera... CONTINUE READING

IRS Revenue Officers vs. Revenue Agents—How to Respond

9 February, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Notices

What is the Difference Between an IRS Revenue Officer and an IRS Revenue Agent? When an IRS representative contacts you directly to discuss your taxes—whether it’s a specific return, the results of an audit, or a past-due tax debt—it’s important to know the scope of their work and what they are legally allowed to do in regards to your tax debt. While some peopl... CONTINUE READING

Taxes After Death: Who Is Responsible and What to Expect?

15 January, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Laws

Summary When someone dies, their estate is responsible for paying any outstanding tax debt. The executor of the estate must file a final tax return and pay any taxes owed before distributing assets to heirs. Heirs do not inherit tax debt, but they may be responsible for taxes on inherited income or property. Surviving spouses may be responsible for their deceased spouse's tax debt if they fil... CONTINUE READING

Is the IRS Fresh Start Program

5 January, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Help

Summary The IRS Fresh Start Program was initiated in 2011 to help taxpayers struggling with tax debt. It is not a specific program, but a set of changes to existing laws and programs, including increased tax lien thresholds, easier installment agreements, and expanded Offer in Compromise options. The program's goal is to help taxpayers get back on track and avoid aggressive collection tactics. While legitimate, the term "Fresh Start Program" has been misused by some tax relief firm... CONTINUE READING

What Happens to Your 401(k) If You Owe Taxes to the IRS?

18 October, 2024 | Tax Debt

Summary Yes, the IRS can take your 401(k) for taxes owed if you fail to pay your taxes in full and on time. The IRS has broad authority to levy assets, including retirement accounts, to collect unpaid taxes. However, the IRS generally only takes this action as a last resort after other collection efforts have failed. To protect your 401(k) from an IRS levy, it's crucial to be proactive about your tax debt. Respond to IRS notices promptly and work with the IRS to establish a... CONTINUE READING

Can the IRS Take All of Your Wages? Wage Garnishment Explained

17 October, 2024 | Tax Debt

Summary The IRS can garnish wages to collect past-due taxes if taxpayers fail to pay or make payment arrangements. The amount of garnishment depends on factors such as wages, pay cycle, tax filing status, and dependents. The IRS follows specific rules, allowing them to garnish a substantial portion of a paycheck. Wage garnishment is a common IRS levy to ensure consistent progress in tax debt repayment. To prevent wage garnishment, taxpayers can explore payment options like installme... CONTINUE READING

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What Are IRS Jeopardy Assessments—and Are You at Risk?

IRS Jeopardy Assessments — When the IRS Acts Without Warning IRS tax assessment and enforcement actions typically follow strict protocols and procedures. The agency sends letters, gives taxpayers time to respond, and eventually moves on to liens, levies, and seizures. The ent...