If you owe the IRS more than $25,000, it's important to understand what can happen next and what actions you can take. The IRS escalates its collection efforts when the amount owed exceeds $25,000, which can result in severe penalties such as asset seizure, bank levy, wage garnishment, and even passport revocation.
While tax liens are no longer appearing on credit reports, it's worth remembering that the information credit bureaus include is always subject to change. Because tax liens are currently not included on your credit report, they don't hurt your credit score directly.
If there is a federal tax lien on your home, you must satisfy the lien before you can sell or refinance your home. There are a number of options to satisfy the tax lien.
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Contact the IRS You can pursue applying for CNC status on your own by calling the IRS to see if you qualify. For individual tax matters, call 1-800-829-1040. For business tax matters, call 1-800-829-4933.
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