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If you just found an IRS levy notice in your mailbox, the next 72 hours are critical. The IRS is increasing its collection efforts in 2026, using new funds to speed up levies, liens, and wage garnishments. This surge is hitting many regular taxpayers and small business owners who fell behind on payments, hoping the problem would go away. It won’t. Understanding what to do immediately after receiving a levy notice can protect your rights and give you a chance to respond effect

If you owe the IRS more than you can pay, you've probably seen the TV ads: "Settle your tax debt for pennies on the dollar!" The program those ads are talking about is real. It's called an Offer in Compromise, and the IRS really does accept some of them. But the ads leave out the important part: most Offers in Compromise get rejected. The IRS rejected roughly two out of every three offers filed last year. People who file on their own, or who hire one of those national "tax re

Dealing with tax debt can feel overwhelming, especially when the amount owed seems impossible to pay. The IRS offers a solution called an Offer in Compromise (OIC), which allows taxpayers to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount owed. But not everyone qualifies for this program. Understanding who qualifies for an Offer in Compromise in 2026 is essential for taxpayers seeking relief. This article breaks down the eligibility criteria for the OIC program in 2026, e

The IRS got a LOT of money to use for collections. They are now starting to get aggressive about collecting past due taxes and about...