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.
A federal tax lien is valid for 10 years and 30 days from the date of assessment, unless prior to expiration of this period of limitations, the lien is properly refilled within the time allowed by law.
Submit a whistleblower claim Individuals must use IRS Form 211, Application for Award for Original Information PDF, and ensure that it contains the following: A description of the alleged tax noncompliance, including a written narrative explaining the issue(s).
Use Form 4506 to request a copy of your tax return. You can also designate (on line 5) a third party to receive the tax return. How long will it take? It may take up to 75 calendar days for us to process your request.
Requesting copies by phone — 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
More detailed information on each filing status can be found in IRS Publication 501, "Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information."
If the debt is $10,000 or more (up from $5,000 before the IRS Fresh Start program), then the IRS will file a federal tax lien as early as ten days after you receive your notice.
To get a copy, visit the IRS web site at .irs under the “Forms and Pubs” section. It can be accessed directly at ftp.fedworld/pub/irs- pdf/p17. pdf. Or it can be ordered by calling 1-800-829-3676.
To order a transcript online and have it delivered by mail, go to IRS and use the Get Transcript tool. Simply click the "Get Transcript by Mail" button. To order by phone, call 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts. Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript.