by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Jul 20, 2026 | IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures, IRS Tax Lien
One of the questions I hear most often is: “I thought Social Security was protected. Can the IRS really take it?” The answer surprises many people. Yes, the IRS can levy a portion of your Social Security benefits to collect unpaid federal taxes. But that...
by Bob Jablonsky, EA | Apr 13, 2026 | IRS Bank Levy, IRS Collection, IRS Compliance, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures
If you owe the IRS and your balance seems to be increasing every month, you’re not alone—and more importantly, it’s usually not a mistake. Many taxpayers are shocked to discover that even if they haven’t filed a new return or received a recent notice, their IRS...
by Bob Jablonsky | Mar 30, 2026 | IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures, IRS Tax Lien
If the IRS has assigned a Revenue Officer to your case, it’s a clear sign that your situation has escalated beyond routine collections. Most taxpayers deal with the IRS through notices in the mail or the Automated Collection System (ACS). But when a Revenue Officer...
by Bob Jablonsky | Mar 27, 2026 | IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures
A CP2000 notice is sent when the IRS believes there’s a difference between the income reported on your tax return and the information they received from third parties like employers, banks, or brokerage firms. In other words, the IRS is saying: “Based on the...
by Bob Jablonsky | Feb 2, 2026 | CP504 Notice, IRS Collection, IRS Debt Relief, IRS Garnishments, IRS Seizures, Uncategorized
ave you received a CP504 Notice from the IRS and aren’t sure what it means or what to do next? You’re not alone — and this step-by-step breakdown will help you understand exactly what this letter is, why you got it, and what actions you should take right now to...
by Bob Jablonsky EA | Aug 18, 2022 | IRS Debt Relief, IRS Debt Settlement, IRS Garnishments, IRS Notices, IRS Payment Plans, IRS Penalties, IRS Problems, IRS Seizures, IRS Tax Lien, Uncategorized
When a taxpayer owes income taxes to the government, one of the major tools at the disposal of the IRS are levies. Levies and seizures include taking the assets of the taxpayers. Typically, these are bank funds but could include investments, retirement funds, vehicles...
