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It depends, because there is no definitive time-frame.

The tax agency truly tries to avoid seizure in the form of taking real or personal property from a delinquent taxpayer. However, if a delinquent taxpayer ignores a lien and subsequent correspondence and contact with the them, often seizures on bank accounts, accounts receivables or wages (also known as levies and garnishments) can start within weeks or months. In fact levies and garnishments can take place prior to a lien ever being filed.

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