| Let's Face it: We're heading into a recession. The | | | | The Deadline: The IRS has 10 years to collect on your |
| government won't admit it, but we know it's true. The | | | | debt. Once those 10 years are up the IRS has to stop |
| price of gas and food keeps going up while our | | | | Garnishing your Wages. But let me give you a warning. |
| paychecks stay low. So how can you possibly survive | | | | I can't tell you how many Taxpayers the IRS continues |
| when the IRS is Garnishing your Wages, leaving you | | | | to collect on after the statues had run out. The IRS is |
| only a tiny fraction of your paycheck? | | | | not going to go out of their way to check the statues. |
| Pay them off: Typically, if you enter a payment | | | | That's your job! |
| arrangement with the IRS they will no longer levy your | | | | Do Anything . . . When it comes to getting the IRS to |
| wages. I know this sounds like the obvious answer...but | | | | stop garnishing your wages, any action you take is a |
| this is not an option for people who cannot afford it. | | | | good one. Why? Because while the IRS considers |
| Economic Hardship: If you can prove to the IRS that | | | | your appeal or payment offer the Levy on your |
| the levy is causing an economic hardship, you can get | | | | Wages will stop. This buys you time to figure out a |
| the levy removed. But watch out. This is a tricky job. | | | | final solution. |
| You have to provide ample documentation that proves | | | | Know your Rights: The IRS has to leave you enough |
| if they continue to levy your wages you cannot pay | | | | money to pay for your basic needs. Not because they |
| for basic needs like food, utilities, basic clothing, | | | | care - but because it's the law. So follow the steps |
| materials for school, and tools for work. | | | | and stay afloat in these hard economic times. |