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The IRS has frozen your bank account and is seizing your funds. Our tax attorneys can release bank levies and protect your money.
What Is an IRS Bank Levy?
An IRS bank levy is a legal seizure of funds from your bank account to satisfy unpaid tax debt. When the IRS issues a bank levy, your bank freezes your account for 21 days, then sends the money directly to the IRS. This can leave you unable to pay rent, buy groceries, or cover other essential expenses.
How Much Can the IRS Take?
The IRS can seize all the money in your bank account up to the amount you owe in taxes, penalties, and interest. This includes checking accounts, savings accounts, and even joint accounts.
Example: If you owe $15,000 in back taxes and have $10,000 in your bank account, the IRS will take the entire $10,000, leaving you with nothing.
How IRS Bank Levies Work
IRS Sends Final Notice
The IRS sends you a Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing at least 30 days before levying your bank account.
IRS Contacts Your Bank
If you don't respond, the IRS sends a levy notice to your bank, requiring them to freeze your account immediately.
21-Day Hold Period
Your bank holds the funds for 21 days. This is your window to take action and potentially get the levy released before the money is sent to the IRS.
Funds Sent to IRS
After 21 days, if the levy isn't released, your bank sends the frozen funds to the IRS. The IRS can levy your account again if you still owe money.
How Our Tax Attorneys Release Bank Levies
Time is critical when dealing with a bank levy. Our experienced tax lawyers act fast to release the levy and protect your money using proven strategies:
Emergency Levy Release
We contact the IRS immediately to request an emergency levy release based on financial hardship, showing that the levy prevents you from meeting basic living expenses.
Installment Agreement
We negotiate an affordable monthly payment plan with the IRS. Once approved, the bank levy is released, and you make manageable payments instead.
Offer in Compromise
If you qualify, we can negotiate to settle your tax debt for less than you owe. The IRS will release the levy while your offer is being processed.
Currently Not Collectible Status
We can prove that paying the IRS would cause financial hardship, temporarily halting all collection activities including bank levies.
Collection Due Process Hearing
If you received a levy notice within the last 30 days, we can request a hearing to challenge the levy and explore alternative solutions.
Prove Economic Hardship
We document your financial situation to show the IRS that the levy creates an immediate economic hardship, forcing them to release the funds.
You Have 21 Days to Act
Once your bank account is frozen, you have only 21 days before the IRS takes your money. Our tax attorneys have helped thousands of clients release bank levies and protect their funds. Don't wait—every day counts. Contact us now for a free consultation.
Get Your Free Consultation NowWhat to Do If Your Bank Account Is Levied
✓ DO: Contact a Tax Attorney Immediately
You have only 21 days to act. A tax attorney can help you respond quickly and work to get the levy released before your money is sent to the IRS.
✓ DO: Gather Financial Documentation
Collect bank statements, bills, and proof of income to show the IRS that the levy creates a financial hardship. This documentation is critical for getting the levy released.
✗ DON'T: Ignore the Levy
Ignoring a bank levy will not make it go away. After 21 days, the IRS will take your money, and they can levy your account again in the future.
✗ DON'T: Try to Negotiate Alone
The IRS is not on your side. Without professional representation, you may miss opportunities for levy release or make statements that hurt your case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bank Levies
Can the IRS levy a joint bank account?
Yes, the IRS can levy a joint bank account even if only one person owes the tax debt. The IRS will take all the funds in the account up to the amount owed, regardless of who deposited the money. If you're not the one who owes taxes, you may be able to recover your portion of the funds, but this requires legal action.
Can the IRS levy my account more than once?
Yes, the IRS can levy your bank account multiple times until your tax debt is paid in full. Each levy is a one-time seizure of whatever funds are in your account at that moment. To prevent future levies, you need to resolve your tax debt through a payment plan or other arrangement.
What types of funds are protected from bank levies?
Certain funds may be protected from IRS bank levies, including Social Security benefits, SSI, veterans' benefits, and some retirement income. However, once these funds are deposited into your bank account and mixed with other money, it can be difficult to prove which funds are protected. Our tax attorneys can help you identify and protect exempt funds.
How long does it take to release a bank levy?
The time it takes to release a bank levy depends on your situation and the solution we pursue. In some cases, we can get a levy released within a few days by proving financial hardship. In other cases, it may take longer to negotiate a payment plan or other arrangement. The key is to act quickly—you have only 21 days before the IRS takes your money.
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