I have just received a notice of intent to levy. What can a tax lawyer do for me right now?

Question

I am so scared. I just opened up a letter from the IRS with this notice. I know I have 30 days from the date on the letter, but that only gives me next week to do something about it. I just had my premature baby 2 weeks ago and I am so stressed out I don't know what to do but cry. Should I call the person assigned to my case or just go straight to a tax attorney. I am really broke and have no way of paying this bill that is over 100K.

Answer 1

Tax Attorney's are for criminal matters.  As of now, you probably don't need one.

Find a CPA or EA in your local area and [calmly] explain the situation.  He or she can tell you what your options are.

If you are broke, how exactly to you come to owing over $100k?

Answer 2

You have neglected to deal with your problem far too long.  Now, when the 30 days is up, you are fair game.  You need to contact the IRS employee who sent the letter to explain your current situation or retain a Representative to act on your behalf. This is getting to the severe point but is still fairly routine action on the part of IRS.  If you don't feel you can handle it yourself, you do not need an attorney or one of the overpriced and over-promising companies that advertise on TV but will want an enrolled agent or CPA who knows how to deal with collection procedures.

Answer 3

Don't waste money you don't have on representation. Just call the number on the letter and they will deal with your situation. If you're truly unable to pay you can be placed in a hardship status which will stop any collection action.

Answer 4

Get a tax attorney right away (and not one of those jokers on TV).