Receiving a notice in the mail is rarely a highlight of anyone’s day. However, when it’s a notice of intent to levy or a lien, the stress can be overwhelming. If you are currently facing tax resolution and IRS threatening letters, you need to act quickly. Dealing with the IRS or the Georgia Department of Revenue on your own when you have a tax problem may actually create more problems for you and your family. The stakes are high, and the federal government has more collection power than almost any other creditor.

Why You Shouldn’t Go It Alone

IRS collection agents are professionals. They are carefully trained to ask probing questions to gain as much tactical advantage as possible. This strategy allows them to collect as much tax as possible. Without representation, you may inadvertently provide information that leads to immediate wage garnishment or bank seizures.

At FSL Tax and Accounting Services, our CPAs know the various collection tactics and the many ways an unsuspecting taxpayer in trouble may get trapped. By calling us to handle your specific tax problem, we can save you time, money, and—most importantly—sleepless nights.

The Danger of Ignoring Threatening Letters

The IRS carries out its threats, so ignoring a threatening letter from the IRS is absolutely the worst thing to do. Silence is often interpreted as “willful non-compliance,” which accelerates collection actions.

If you receive a letter, follow these steps immediately:

• Check the Facts: Review the letter for any errors in calculations, liabilities, or assessments.
• Respond formally: If there is a clear error, write a polite letter explaining the omission to see if they will remedy the situation.
• Get Proactive: If the letters have escalated to threats of seizure, you must resolve the situation before the IRS takes action.

Take Action: Your Tax Resolution Checklist

Before the situation escalates further, gather these documents and contact FSL Tax and Accounting Services to protect your assets and your family.

• The Notice: Keep the original IRS or GA Department of Revenue letter and the envelope it arrived in.
• Tax Returns: Have copies of your last three years of filed tax returns (if available).
• Income Records: Gather recent pay stubs or 1099 forms to verify your current financial standing.
• Bank Statements: Collect your most recent 3 months of statements to help determine your ability to pay.

Don’t let a letter turn into a lien. Contact FSL Tax and Accounting Services today to speak with a professional who can help you resolve your tax problems for good. Call 678-702-7218 or complete the online form.