What this Notice is about We are notifying you of our intent to levy certain assets for unpaid taxes. You have the right to a Collection Due Process hearing. What you need to do Read your notice carefully. It explains our actions. Pay what you owe. Request a payment plan if you can't pay the full amount you owe. You may want to Learn how to request a payment plan. Learn how to submit an offer in compromise. Fill out and send us a Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativePDF, to allow someone (such as an accountant) to contact us on your behalf. Frequently asked questions What should I do if I disagree with the notice? Request a Collection Due Process hearing on Form 12153, Request for a Collection Due Process or Equivalent HearingPDF. Why should I request a Collection Due Process hearing? You can appeal the intent to levy and other disagreements you have at a Collection Due Process hearing. What happens if I can't pay what I owe? You can request a payment plan if you can't pay the full amount you owe. Call us at the toll-free number on the top right corner of your notice to talk about payment options or learn more about payment plans. You may also be subject to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act legislation, which generally prohibits the State Department from issuing or renewing a passport to a taxpayer with seriously delinquent tax debt. Additional information on passport certification is available at www.irs.gov/passports. Reference Tools Publication 1, Your Rights as a TaxpayerPDF Publication 594, The IRS Collection ProcessPDF Form 656-B, Offer in Compromise BookletPDF Form 9465, Installment Agreement RequestPDF Form 12153, Request for a Collection Due Process or Equivalent HearingPDF Notice 746, Information About Your Notice, Penalty and InterestPDF Full list of tax forms and instructions Need Help? You can authorize someone to contact the IRS on your behalf. See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. If you can’t find what you need online, call the IRS number at the top of your notice or letter.
