Received a letter from the IRS? Find out what it means and what you should do next.
Quick Answer: IRS notices range from balance reminders to final levy warnings. The most urgent are LT11 and CP504—these mean the IRS is about to seize your assets. Acting quickly gives you the most options to resolve your tax debt.
Listed from most urgent to least urgent
Don't wait until it's too late
Each notice gives you fewer options. The earlier you act, the more likely you can avoid tax liens, levies, and wage garnishment.
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