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The IRS Isn’t Out to Get You—But Ignoring Them Will Cost You

The Victory Tax Brief | Issue #6

Author

Parham Khorsandi
July 07, 2025

If you're avoiding IRS letters, you're not alone. For many, it's easier to ignore the envelope than face what’s inside.

But the truth is: the IRS doesn’t need to chase you. Their system is built to act automatically if you don’t respond—and fast.

Ignoring tax debt isn’t passive. It’s a trigger.

Call (800) 883-8301 now to schedule your free consultation. If you’ve received an IRS notice or owe back taxes, now is the time to act—before the IRS does.

What Happens When You Don’t Respond?

IRS collection is not emotional—it’s procedural. And it escalates quickly:

  • Bank account levies: Your funds can be frozen and seized without prior warning.

  • Wage garnishment: The IRS can take a chunk of your paycheck directly from your employer.

  • Tax liens: These appear on your credit report and attach to everything you own.

  • Passport restrictions: Large debts can lead to the denial or revocation of your passport.

These are not threats—they're automated legal actions that happen when taxpayers fail to act in time.

The Sooner You Act, the More Power You Have

Despite how it feels, the IRS offers options—if you act early:

  • Installment Agreements: Set up monthly payments that fit your budget.

  • Offer in Compromise (OIC): Settle your debt for less than what you owe.

  • Currently Not Collectible (CNC): Stop collection if you're experiencing financial hardship.

  • Penalty Abatement: Reduce or remove penalties that make your debt balloon.

But these solutions become harder to access the longer you wait. Once enforcement begins, negotiation becomes damage control.

You Control the Timeline—Until You Don’t

Every IRS notice shortens the window of opportunity:

  • First notice: You can still negotiate favorable terms, appeal decisions, or freeze the process.

  • Notice of Intent to Levy: Time is almost out. The IRS is preparing to take action.

  • Levy initiated: Wages, assets, and accounts can be seized. Reversing damage gets much harder.

Early action buys time, options, and leverage. Waiting gives the IRS all three.

The IRS isn’t targeting you personally—they’re following a process. But if you don’t push back, they’ll push through.
 
At Victory Tax Lawyers, we:

  • Intervene immediately to stop levies and garnishments

  • Secure manageable payment plans or settlements

  • Advocate directly with the IRS on your behalf

  • Restore your financial control and peace of mind

Don’t let silence cost you your savings. Call (800) 883-8301 or request a free consultation now. We act fast—before the IRS does.