June 3, 2020
IRS Just Sent Me a Form 668Y – What Do I Need to Know?
IRS Just Sent Me a Form 668Y – What Do I Need to Know?
The IRS has a series of Levy/Lien forms, each has its own level on the stress gauge. Check out the links to learn more:
- Form 668A, Notice of Levy on Accounts Receivable, Bank or a Financial Institution– Freezing of the funds held in that account, on that day. It is just a one-time levy, not a continuous levy. Obvious this is really high on the stress meter.
- Form 668W, Notice of Levy on Wages, Salary, or Other Income– This is a continuous levy or garnishment placed usually on your wages. Unless you negotiate for it to be lowered or modified, the garnishment will last on your wages until the taxes are fully paid. Obvious this is really high on the stress meter. Maybe even more so than the 668A because it is continuous.
- Form 668Y, Notice of Federal Tax Lien– This is the taxpayer’s copy of the lien filed in the local courthouse where the taxpayer lives. IRS Letter 3172 will inform you of your rights to appeal. Wow, this is getting really getting serious, this goes against all assets, current and future.
- Form 668D, Release of Levy/Release of Property from Levy– This levy release is sent to taxpayers who meet one of the terms for release. What a relief! You must have reached some kind of resolution.
- Form 668Z, Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien– This lien release is sent to taxpayers who meet one of the terms for release. Way to go! Just make sure you stay in compliance.
Form 668Y (IRS 668y, 668y, 668-Y, Notice 668Y, CP 668Y) is to inform you of a Notice of Tax Lien filing. This Lien is filed in the county of residence.
IRS Form 668(y) is an official IRS notice that a lien has been placed against your property for failing to resolve your outstanding tax debt. This lien protects the government’s interest in all your property, including bank accounts, personal property, real estate, or other financial assets, regardless of how they may be titled. The IRS notice Form 668(y) is sent only after assessing your tax liability, sending you a Notice and Demand for Payment, and allowing sufficient time for payment or arrangements to be completed.
How Do I Get Rid of a Lien?
There are several ways to remove a tax lien. These solutions have varying degrees of complexity, such as 1) Paying the debt 2) Discharge 3) Subordination 4) Lien withdrawal 5) Bankruptcy
- Pay the debt- The most obvious is to simply pay your outstanding tax debt. When your account is settled in full, the IRS will release your tax lien within 30 days. All negative connotations and limits to your personal finances, property, business assets, and credit rating are removed. When this option is not immediately possible, other options exist.
- Discharge of Property – Under certain circumstances, you may file an application for discharge of property to remove some assets from the IRS Notice of lien. This protects certain assets from risk of seizure. For more information regarding this option, see Publication 783, Instructions on How to Apply for Certificate of Discharge From Federal Tax Lien.
- Subordination – This action does not remove the lien, but it allows other creditors to move ahead of the IRS regarding their claim on your property and assets. This can be a helpful course of action when applying for a mortgage or business loan. For more information regarding this option, see Publication 784, Instructions on How to Apply for a Certificate of Subordination of Federal Tax Lien.
- Withdrawal of Lien – A withdrawal removes the public 668(y) notice and informs creditors that the IRS is no longer competing against them for claim to your assets. However, the outstanding tax debt is still due. Certain eligibility requirements must be met, and two new options have been added since 2011. For more information see Form 12277, Application for the Withdrawal of Filed Form 668(Y), Notice of Federal Tax Lien (Internal Revenue Code Section 6323(j)).
- Bankruptcy – A few options for bankruptcy exist that will allow you to keep certain assets while liquidating others. However, no form of bankruptcy will erase your outstanding tax debt. Any bankruptcy arrangements must include any and all tax debt. After completing the term and statute of limitations of the bankruptcy, the IRS tax lien will be removed.
What is my first step?
If you received a letter or notice, a decision must be made. Do you feel confident to handle this situation on your own? If it is a simple issue and you already know the answer, call, or write them. If the issue is more complicated, you need to hire a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. The IRS or State will take full advantage of your lack of knowledge and experience.
What is Your Next Step?
The next step is to determine if the notice was sent in error. Do you have an outstanding tax liability? Do you have unfiled or incomplete returns?
Is There a Time Limit?
Yes, each letter or notice from the IRS or State will indicate a date that you MUST contact them by. If you need more time, call the number on the notice or letter, and request an extension. DO NOT ALLOW the time to expire without contacting them or hiring a representative to contact them for you.
What You Don’t Want to Do!
What you don’t want to do is nothing. Your tax problems will only get worse if you ignore them. If you cannot pay, there are a number of potential solutions available to those who are otherwise in compliance. In compliance means having all tax returns filed and any balances paid or on a payment plan. If you have outstanding debts or unfiled returns, you need to get hire a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist.
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If you don’t know how to address the issue(s), have unfiled returns/unpaid balances or just done feel confident, let the experts at Legacy Tax & Resolution Services represent you. Work with our team of Certified Tax Resolution Specialists to resolve your issue(s) quickly. Best of all, you don’t have to talk to the IRS or State; we can speak on your behalf.
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