fbpx

Category: Bank Levy or Wage Garnishment

Tax Levy
May 7

IRS Payment Plan – How to get an Installment Agreement

The Internal Revenue Service will allow you set up what is known as an IRS payment plan to repay your tax debt over time. This is also called an installment agreement. An installment agreement can be used for most types of taxes including income tax, payroll tax, and all types of business taxes. However the standards for an installment agreement repayment plan in which the amount of your monthly payment is determined, can widely vary.

First thing. Get current.

If you owe back taxes you must first be sure that all of your tax returns are current. It is important to include the current year in case you owe any taxes for the present year. Generally the installment agreement you negotiate will be accepted by the IRS and it will put your account in good standing. This process will generally prevent IRS collection efforts such as garnishments or levies. The amount you can pay back to the IRS is determined by using a collection statement known as form 433. It resembles a credit application that you might complete for a bank loan. You can avoid this type of paper work if the taxes involved are from a currently filed tax return (1040) and you are offering to pay the taxes over a 12 to 24 month period. This request can be attached to the current year filing. The installment agreement payment must be a direct debit payment so you will need to give the IRS your bank info. You will then receive an acknowledgement as to your installment agreement request.Read More

Apr 22

How to handle IRS notice of bank levy or wage garnishment

If you are being threatened by a bank levy or wage garnishment there are a number of things that you can do to solve your problems.

File a Request for a Collection Due Process Hearing.

In the request, explain that you need an installment agreement, noncollectable status or some other collection alternative. Collection of delinquent tax begins with a series of notices asking for payment. If payment is not made, the IRS eventually mails a final notice, notice of intent to levy, IRS Letter 1058. This notice provides thirty days to pay, after which time the IRS may begin enforcement action. It explains that you have the right to file a Request for Collection Due Process Hearing within that thirty-day period. Use the IRS form 12153 to submit the request. But you should never wait for the final notice to take action.Read More

Get Help Now (805)-639-0841

Copyright Tax Champions 2017