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IRS Notice CP90, CP297, CP297A- Notice of Levy and Right To A Hearing

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IRS Notice CP90, CP297, CP297A- Notice of Levy and Right To A Hearing

IRS Notice CP 90/297/297A- Notice of Levy And Right To A Hearing

The IRS uses CP 90/ CP 297/ CP297A to warn you of their intent to take money and assets. This could mean wages, commissions, Social Security benefits, or government retirement benefits and or seizure of assets such as real estate, bank accounts, car, and business assets.

The CP 297A a immediate problem than the CP 90/CP 297 as it a notice indicating that a levy has been issued on contractor payments if operate a government contractor, employee travel costs, Federal reimbursements and retirement funds.

So What Is Your First Step With CP 90, CP 297 or CP 297A?

The first thing that you should do is determine if the taxes assessed are correct.  Secondly, you need to determine if this is something you can handle on your own.  If you are feeling outside you element and somewhat fearful, it is perfectly natural to feel that way.  If you agree with the assessment and you can pay the balance in full, there is nothing else you need to do other than pay the balance due.  Make sure that you use the payment voucher and envelope enclosed with the notice. This will insure that the payment gets credited to proper account.

If I Received A CP 90, CP 297 or CP 297A When Should I Respond To IRS?

Always respond to IRS notice promptly but in this can NO LONGER than 30 days.  Each notice has a period of time before the next notice is sent by the Automated Collections Unit.  Each subsequent collections notice moves the collections process down a series with each becoming more aggressive.  These notices are very important, and will have great impact on your life if you fail to respond timely. Even if you plan to set up an installment agreement, you need to inform IRS of your intentions.

What If I Can’t or Don’t Want To Pay Federal Taxes Assessed or Owed?

If you cannot pay the balance in full, your next step will depend on the size of the debt.  If your debt is in excess of $50,000 requesting a payment plan becomes more complicated. You can call the IRS using the phone number listed on the notice to setup an installment agreement  or consider the other Tax Resolution options.  If your debt is over the $50,000 streamlined limitation you may want to consult a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist to help you structure a Negotiated Installment Agreement that is in your best interest. Remember if you do not respond at this point the IRS has made all required notifications and will begin seizing assets and taking money and income..

Who Can I Talk To Discuss CP 90/CP 297/CP 297A?

You should direct any questions to the number on the notice.  A word of caution here, when you call to talk to the IRS all they are going to want to hear first is your collection information (i.e. where do you work, where to you bank….. you get the point.) be very cautious with the information volunteered.  ANYTHING YOU SAY will be used to collect the debt.

What If I Think the IRS Made A Mistake Sending Me CP 90/CP 297/CP 297A?

If you believe the outstanding balance is correct but the IRS missed a required procedure before going to collections, you have the right to appeal the collections.

IRS Notice CP91, CP298- Final Notice Before Levy Of Social Security Benefits

IRS Notice CP 22A- Adjustment Notice- Balance Due

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