How IRS Wage Garnishment Works
If you have unpaid tax debt and do not respond to IRS notices, the IRS may garnish a portion of your wages until the debt is resolved.
Levy & Garnishment Help
Stop IRS Wage Garnishment & Bank Levies
Wage garnishment and bank levies can often be prevented, delayed, or addressed through legal channels if you act quickly.
Act Early
Received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy? The Clock Is Running
A Final Notice of Intent to Levy can start a clock on important appeal rights. Once a bank levy is issued, there is generally only a short window to seek release of frozen funds.
Acting early may preserve more options.
How IRS Bank Levies Work
The IRS may levy a bank account to collect unpaid taxes. Your bank may be required to freeze funds before sending them to the IRS.
Possible Paths
How an Attorney May Stop or Release a Levy
Depending on your circumstances, we may be able to request a collection hold, negotiate an installment agreement, pursue Currently Not Collectible status, or evaluate another resolution option.
Call 224-553-2228 if wages or bank funds are already at risk.
Common Questions
Wage Garnishment & Bank Levy FAQs
What should I do after a Final Notice of Intent to Levy?
Do not ignore it. A levy notice can start a clock on important rights, and acting early may preserve more options depending on your circumstances.
Can an attorney help with a frozen bank account?
In some situations, prompt legal action may help seek release of frozen funds or resolve the underlying collection issue. The window can be short, so timing matters.
Will representation stop all IRS notices?
In many cases, once representation is in place, we can communicate directly with the IRS on your behalf. Some notices may still be sent as required by law.
Related Options
Resolve the Underlying Debt
Offer in Compromise
For qualifying taxpayers, settlement may be one path to addressing the underlying debt.
Installment Agreements
A payment plan may help stop escalation when it fits your circumstances and IRS requirements.
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Get a Clear Read on Your Options.
Every case is unique. A consultation can help identify the next practical step.