When the IRS moves from notices to action, the time to act is now.
What collections means
IRS collections is what happens when a balance goes unresolved and the IRS begins taking enforcement action. That means levies on bank accounts, garnishment of wages, seizure of assets, or a Revenue Officer assigned to your case. It’s more serious than a notice — but there are still options, and representation matters more than ever at this stage.
The most important thing to know: the earlier you act, the more options you have. Once a levy hits a bank account you have a narrow window before those funds are gone. Once wages are garnished it continues every paycheck until the situation is resolved. Waiting makes everything harder.
What we can do
Collection Due Process appeal
If you’ve received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy, you have 30 days to request a CDP hearing. This pauses collection activity while the appeal is pending — and it’s one of the most important rights a taxpayer has. The deadline is hard.
Installment agreement
Getting into a payment plan stops active collection. Under $50,000 the process is streamlined. Over $50,000 requires a full financial disclosure — we handle that process and make sure it reflects what you can actually afford.
Currently Not Collectible status
If you genuinely can’t pay, the IRS can pause collection activity while your financial situation is reviewed. The debt doesn’t disappear but the pressure stops temporarily.
Offer in Compromise
While an OIC is pending, collection activity pauses. If you qualify, the IRS may settle for less than the full amount owed. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a realistic option for your situation.
Revenue Officer representation
If a Revenue Officer has been assigned to your case, get representation immediately. With a Power of Attorney in place, the Revenue Officer communicates through us — not directly with you.
How we approach it
Collections situations rarely have one clean solution. We review your account, pull your transcripts, and evaluate every option available to you simultaneously — appeals, payment plans, hardship status — with the goal of stopping collection activity as quickly as possible and finding the best long-term resolution.