• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Pridgeon & Zoss, PLLC

Just another WordPress site

  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • Review Us
  • Meet Our Attorneys
  • Tax Law Services
    • CP504 Notice in MN
  • Professional Referrals
  • Our Required Retainer Deposit & Fees
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Home / Delinquency / Three ways to stop a tax levy on your salary
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • Review Us
  • Meet Our Attorneys
  • Tax Law Services
    • CP504 Notice in MN
  • Professional Referrals
  • Our Required Retainer Deposit & Fees
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Call
Contact
Blog

Three ways to stop a tax levy on your salary

Getting hit with a tax levy may seem like something that could never happen to you. It seems unfair that the government can simply take your money directly from your paycheck, yet they do. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will employ this means of tax collection for overdue payments.

When with the IRS move forward with a levy? The IRS generally sends a Notice and Demand for Payment, or a tax bill, before moving forward with a levy. The IRS will send a Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing if the bill is not paid. This is sent 30 days prior to the levy going into effect. 

How can I stop a levy? Ideally, it is best to attempt to avoid the levy in the first place. A taxpayer can challenge the tax levy action after receiving the notification noted above by submitting an intent to appeal.

Options are still available even if this process is not followed. Here are three options for those who are currently dealing with a levy:

  • Pay the bill. In a perfect world, you could come to an agreement with the IRS on the right amount of tax due and pay the bill. Although this world is not always perfect, there are options available that may help make things seem a bit rosier. Even if you cannot pay the full tax bill, other options may be manageable. An offer in compromise or installment payment agreement may be available.
  • Appeal the levy. Another appeals process is available for those who are already subject to the levy.
  • Establish economic hardship. In some cases, a taxpayer may be able to show that the levy creates an economic hardship. This requires establishing that the levy results in the failure to meet basic living expenses.

Navigating the various processes that are available to remove the levy or avoid in the first place is difficult. Experienced legal counsel can help. Contact a property seizure appeals attorney to discuss your options. 

On Behalf of Pridgeon & Zoss, PLLC Oct 03 2017 Delinquency

Primary Sidebar

Do Not Delay Responding to a Tax Notice

Name(Required)

Practice Areas

Tax Disputes

  • Tax Litigation
  • Audits
  • Tax Appeals
    • Appealing a Levy Action

Business & Payroll Taxes

  • Trust Fund Assessments
  • Complying with Sales and Use Tax Laws

Self-Employed

  • No Taxes Withheld

Outstanding Balances

  • IRS Collections and Currently Not Collectible Status
  • Settlement Options
    • Offers in Compromise
    • Installment Agreements

Latest Blogs

What is the IRS dispute resolution process for businesses?

April 9, 2021

Your Self-employed Tax Obligations

July 10, 2020

Options for paying outstanding business taxes

May 11, 2020

Preparing your business for a tax audit

February 27, 2020

The IRS Looks To Crack Down On Virtual Currency Tax Compliance

January 17, 2020

Footer

Edina Tax Law Office

7301 Ohms Lane, Suite 420
Edina, MN 55439

Telephone: 952-835-8320

Fax: 952-835-0201

St. Anthony Tax Law Office:

2812 Anthony Lane S, Suite 200
St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418

Telephone: 612-455-8948

Pridgeon & Zoss, PLLC provides legal counsel for clients in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

© 2022 Pridgeon & Zoss, PLLC. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy