Question: I owe taxes and received an IRS notice. It says Intent to Levy. I am freaked out that the IRS will take my paycheck and empty my bank account. What does the letter mean?
Answer: The letters you receive from the IRS are meant to be scarey. The letters are sent certified mail. The letters are thick with a bunch of papers that say who knows what. As long as the letter does not say, “Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing,” then you are OK for now. If you do receive a final notice, the IRS will have the authority to issue a levy to your employer, bank, and customers after 30 days from the date of the letter. I recommend you address your taxes immediately if you receive an IRS final notice.
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