IRS collection process

IRS collection process



Whether you have just learned that you owe money to the IRS, or have had
a lingering tax problem for many years, in this article we will explain
the three phases of the IRS collection process (Cf., The Five Stages of Grief and Loss).
But first, we need to give you a little background so you can determine
when and how the IRS will start “enforced” collections (that is
levying, garnishing you so hard you won’t be able to sit down). Also,
hopefully to give you knowledge that will empower you so that you will
not be intimidated into paying back the IRS something that is
unreasonable.