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Our Tax Levy Lawyers Help Stop Tax Levies, Wage Garnishments, and Aggressive Collection Actions

If the IRS has issued a tax levy, your financial situation can change quickly. Funds may be taken from your bank account, or a portion of your paycheck may be withheld. Before the IRS levies wages, bank accounts, or property, it generally sends a Final Notice of Intent to Levy. This notice gives you an opportunity to respond before collection activity begins.

In many situations, you may have only 30 days to request a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing — the most powerful tool to stop enforcement before it starts. Taking action during this window can create more options and may help you avoid unnecessary financial hardship. Waiting too long can make resolving tax debt more difficult.

With more than 50 years of combined experience handling IRS enforcement matters, we help taxpayers act quickly to stop levies, protect assets, and regain control of their finances.

Contact Proven Tax Partners now to request a free consultation with a trusted, reliable, and experienced tax levy lawyer.

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You Are Not Alone — We Can Help You Stop a Tax Levy

A tax levy is one of the most serious actions the IRS can take. It often happens after an unpaid tax debt continues for an extended period.

Many people feel overwhelmed when they see money taken from their account or paycheck. It may feel like there is no way to regain control.

There is a way forward!

With the right help, you may be able to stop the levy and resolve the underlying issue.

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50+ Years

Combined Experience

$2 Billion

Taxes Resolved

$24 Million

Taxes saved

10,000+

Clients Served

How a Tax Levy Lawyer Can Help

An experienced tax levy lawyer stop levies through four proven strategies:

  1. Requesting a Collection Due Process (CDP) Hearing: If you act within 30 days of receiving a Final Notice of Intent to Levy, you may request a hearing that can temporarily stop collection activity while your case is reviewed.
  2. Negotiating an IRS Installment Agreement: In some situations, setting up a payment plan may help stop levy action and allow you to repay tax debt over time.
  3. Submitting an Offer in Compromise: Some taxpayers may qualify to settle tax debt for less than the full amount owed when financial circumstances support it.
  4. Demonstrating Financial Hardship: If paying your tax debt would create significant financial hardship, the IRS may place your account into Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status, temporarily pausing collection activity.

Need a tax levy attorney near you to stop a wage garnishment or release a lien? Proven Tax Partners provides clear guidance and immediate action to help protect your income and assets.

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How We Stop a Tax Levy

We follow a structured process to help protect your income and resolve your case.

1

Free Case Evaluation

We immediately assess your IRS status and identify urgent risks.

2

Contact with the IRS

We communicate with the IRS or Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) to request a hold or release.

3

Financial Evaluation

We review your ability to pay and available options, and determine the best way to stop IRS collection activity.

4

Ongoing Support

We help you remain compliant and avoid future levies.

You receive support from a full team, including tax attorneys, CPAs, and case managers working on your case from start to finish.

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Proven Tax Partners provides tax relief and IRS representation for clients across the United States. We work with individuals and businesses on both local and national cases, offering consistent support wherever you are.

We currently serve clients throughout Arizona and Colorado, with nationwide support coming soon.

If you are looking for help and want to learn more about where we operate, visit our locations page to find a location near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

A tax levy does not happen on its own. It results from unresolved tax debt.

To fully resolve the situation, you may need help from a tax debt attorney or explore broader tax relief services.

In some cases, you may qualify for:

These options can help reduce your balance and prevent future levies.

A tax levy is a legal action that allows the IRS to take property or assets to satisfy unpaid tax debt. Types of tax levies include:

  • Bank Account Levy: The IRS may freeze the funds in your bank account. In many situations, banks hold the funds for 21 days before remitting them to the IRS, creating a brief window to respond. The IRS can also redirect your tax refund to an outstanding balance without notice.
  • Wage Garnishment: The IRS may continuously garnish a portion of your paycheck until the tax debt is resolved or alternative arrangements are made.
  • Tax Refund Offset: Federal or state tax refunds may be reduced or applied toward unpaid tax balances.
  • Property Seizure: In more serious situations, the IRS may pursue property such as vehicles, business assets, or real estate to satisfy unpaid taxes.

For self-employed and gig workers, the IRS can issue continuous levies on your accounts receivable, capturing future payments from your clients. Whether you are dealing with a levy or a garnishment, it is important to act quickly.

The timeline depends on your situation, but acting quickly is critical. In many cases, we can begin working to stop or pause a levy shortly after taking action, especially if we establish communication with the IRS and pursue an appropriate resolution strategy.

A tax lien is a legal claim against your property due to unpaid taxes, while a tax levy is the actual action of seizing assets, such as wages or bank funds. Understanding this difference helps you respond appropriately and take the right steps to protect your finances.

Once a levy is in place, the IRS can:

  • Take funds directly from your bank account
  • Garnish your wages on an ongoing basis
  • Place financial pressure on your daily expenses

The collection actions can continue until you resolved the debt or hire a qualified tax attorney help take action to stop it.

Yes. A bank levy allows the IRS to freeze and withdraw funds from your account. However, there may be options to release the levy or prevent future action, depending on your circumstances and the steps taken.

A state tax levy is similar to an IRS levy but is issued by a state tax authority. Likewise, a state tax authority may issue a wage garnishment to collect unpaid state taxes

Yes. Even after a levy begins, you may still have options to negotiate with the IRS. Taking action as soon as possible gives you a better chance of stopping the levy and improving your overall outcome.

Speak With a Tax Levy Lawyer Today

IRS levies often happen after multiple notices go unanswered, but collection activity does not always mean you are out of options. The sooner you take action, the more options you may have. Waiting can lead to continued wage garnishment or loss of funds. Contact Proven Tax Partners now to request a free consultation with a trusted, reliable, and experienced tax levy lawyer.

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