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How the IRS Handles Tax Debt Collections

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Key Insights

When you owe the IRS, the collections process can begin faster than many people realize.

At our tax relief company, we help clients understand how IRS collections work—and how to stop them before they become overwhelming.

The process typically starts with a Notice and Demand for Payment, giving you a chance to pay your balance.

If you don't respond, the IRS may escalate to more aggressive actions, including placing a tax lien on your property, initiating wage garnishments, or issuing bank levies to seize funds directly from your accounts.

The longer the debt goes unpaid, the more interest and penalties accrue.

However, the IRS does offer relief programs to help struggling taxpayers resolve their debt without losing assets.

We step in early to help you avoid forced collections by negotiating with the IRS, setting up affordable payment plans, or applying for hardship relief.

Acting quickly is key.

Let us help you take control before the IRS takes action.

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