Bank Levy, Wage Garnishment
If you owe federal back taxes, the law empowers the IRS to take extraordinary measures to recover these taxes by claiming your known assets. This is likely to happen if you have not taken steps to explain your circumstances and/or set up a payment plan if you are unable to pay the taxes in full. Bank levies and wage garnishments are two methods that the IRS can use to recover taxes owed by individuals or businesses.
Most people mistake one for the other, and yet they don’t operate in the same way. Learn more about the differences between bank levies and wage garnishments in the article below.
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What Is a Bank Levy?
An IRS bank levy is a legal process of seizing an individual’s money (in a bank account) to recover the person’s tax liabilities (tax, interest and penalties). The bank must comply with the IRS and will often freeze your account until you have sorted out the liability with the IRS. The IRS can freeze and enforce a levy on any type of bank account, including overseas bank accounts. Bank levies are usually a last resort for delinquent tax evaders, and they tend to occur as a one-time event. The IRS will seize the amount that satisfies your tax liability, and they can seize all the funds in your account. If the funds in the account are insufficient, the IRS can move to recover other assets, including homes, vehicles, and other personal property.
Before enforcing a bank levy, the IRS issues a levy notice to the taxpayer, stating that they have ignored or defaulted on their tax repayment plan. The bank levy may persist to all monies coming into the bank account until you repay your tax liability in full, or the statute of limitations on the debt expires.
What Is A Wage Garnishment?
Conversely, wage garnishment does not happen as a one-time event, although it is also enforced to repay tax liabilities. With this method of tax recovery, the IRS approaches your employer to deduct a portion of your earnings before they even reach your bank account. This recovery continues until your debt is paid in full, or you take steps to prevent the garnishment order/settle the debt.
Unlike bank levies, you can contest a wage garnishment order. If you find yourself facing wage garnishment, it is best to hire a tax debt relief professional, as they can help you negotiate with the IRS to prevent extreme action. For example, when negotiating an Offer in Compromise (OIC), the IRS must cease collection efforts until the process is complete – whether or not the taxpayer succeeds.
What to Do About Bank Levies and Wage Garnishment
Once you receive a notice from the IRS stating their intention to enforce a bank levy, it is best to contact a tax relief professional and find out your options. Such options include pursuing tax relief programs such as:
Tax installment agreement – pay in manageable installments
Offer in compromise – pay a fraction of what you owe to clear the debt
Currently Not Collectible status – put temporary reprieve until you are in a better financial position
Penalty abatement – remove the penalties for nonpayment with valid reasons
A tax professional will assess your current and future financial obligations and advise you on the best way to negotiate with the IRS. They can also make the applications and negotiate on your behalf to maximize your chances of getting a suitable outcome.
Find Help for Your Tax Liability
The worst thing you can do, whether facing a bank levy or wage garnishment, is to ignore the notice and do nothing. Instead, contact our reputable and experienced tax relief professionals to work out the best way to deal with your tax debt. Call us today to schedule your initial consultation.
Contact Advance Tax Relief to Help Deal with Back Taxes
Seeking professional help when handling back taxes can help you avoid the discussed errors. At Advance Tax Relief, we offer specialized tax resolution services to help you deal with IRS debt.
Our experts can help rectify erroneous tax bills and guide you in picking a suitable repayment program. Contact us today (713)300-3965 for back tax filing and tax relief services.
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