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There is no time limit imposed upon the IRS if there is any evidence of tax fraud on behalf of the taxpayer. Normally they do not go back past 7 years but if fraud was involved or intentionally not paying the amount of taxes due then the IRS can go back as long as is necessary.

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What happens to my owed back taxes when I retire?

You still owe them. In the US, the IRS has 10 years to collect taxes.


Who can issue a tax levy against property?

The IRS can issue a tax levy against property. A tax levy against a property is to claim back any tax owed to the IRS. The money made from the property will go towards the debt owed.


What if the IRS overrefunds you?

The IRS will eventually discover their error and will come collecting. The IRS will send out a letter explaining the situation and asking that you pay back the amount of excess refund. If you have already spent the excess, you are still required to pay. Call the IRS immediately to fix the problem. The IRS will collect on the money owed as they would back taxes.


On a repossion can the IRS collect for the bank?

No. But any debt that is forgiven is taxable as income.


How is a tax levy different from a lien on your home?

Levy is by a county or municipality for taxes owed. A lien is for money owed on a home or money borrowed against the home. If you owe back taxes, then IRS or State taxing authorities may file a notice of lien and a notice of levy, but they are totally different. Tax levy is much more serious and usually a levy is the last tool that the IRS will use to collect the tax debt. When IRS puts a lien on your home, they are doing this to assure they will get paid if you sell it. Having a tax lien will affluence your credit rating; you may not get a new credit card or sign a new lease because liens are public record. If you get a levy on your home, it means the IRS is taking action to collect the debt.


What happens when your income tax refund is garnished for debt?

So you were expecting a tax refund from the IRS after you filed a tax return. Insteasd of getting your refund, the IRS sent you a letter saying that your refund was used (garnished) to satisfy your back tax debt. What is going on? This means that you have a back tax liablility with the IRS and the IRS will take your refund to satidfy that debt. If you got your refund check garnished and you were unaware you owed the IRS, you need to take care of this situation fast. The IRS can start enforced collections against you and go as far as garnishment of your pay and levy your bank accounts. You can find out more at wallysworldoftaxes.blogspot.com.


Is there a statute if limitations on taxes owed?

once tax is calculated it is then owed and will be collected by any means possible


What exactly does an IRS levy entail?

An IRS bank levy is a notice to a financial institution that assets in an account holder's name have been seized. All funds in the account will be withdrawn and paid on the debt owed to the IRS. A bank levy is used when individuals have a tax problem, and have failed to contact the IRS and make other arrangements.


Is it possible to get IRS Relief of debt owed over $10,000?

Unfortunately, no. But what you can do is work with the IRS and set up a payment plan. If you are open and honest with the IRS, they will not hesitate to help you out. As long as you make it clear you want to pay your debt and do right by everyone involved, they'll help you out.


Where can one find advice on how to reduce debt owed to the IRS?

There are a few different places one can look in to for advice on how to reduce the debt they owe to the IRS. There are toll free numbers as well as agents who will take information and try to help.


Can IRS garnish child support received if back taxes are owed?

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Can IRS levy IRA of deceased individual for back taxes owed?

NO! NO! NO! YES! NO!