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Have you received IRS Notice CP 297A?
What is the notice telling me?
This notice is telling you that the IRS issued a levy against any federal payments due you, such as contractor/vendor payments, OPM retirement benefits, salary, or employee travel advances or reimbursements because you still have a balance due on your tax account. They issued the levy without giving you an opportunity for a pre-levy hearing since you previously requested a hearing within the last 2 years.
What do I have to do?
Pay the amount due as shown on the notice. Mail the IRS your payment in the envelope sent to you. Enclose the copy of the letter to make sure the IRS correctly credits your account. If you can’t pay the whole amount now, call the IRS at the telephone number provided on your notice to make alternative arrangements to satisfy your tax account. This may include entering into an installment agreement or proposing an Offer in Compromise. You may also file a Form 12153, Request for a Collection Due Process or Equivalent Hearing, to appeal the levy action.
How much time do I have?
You should contact the IRS or pay your balance due immediately. You have 30 days from the date of this notice to file a Form 12153.
What happens if I don’t pay?
If you don’t pay or make arrangements to pay, there are several options available that the IRS may use to collect the money. One option is to continue the levy against your federal payment(s). Another option is to levy your property, or rights to property, such as real estate, automobiles, business assets, bank accounts and other income.
Who should I contact if I need help dealing with the IRS?
Fresh Start Tax 1-866-700-1040
What if I don’t agree or have already taken corrective action?
If you do not agree with the information in this notice, call the IRS immediately at the telephone number on your notice. They will do their best to help you. If you do not agree with the levy action, you have the right to file an Appeals hearing request. Your request for a hearing must be filed within 30 days of this notice.
If you called the IRS about this matter before, but they did not correct the problem, you may want to contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
If you have already paid or arranged for an installment agreement, you should still call the IRS at the telephone number on your notice to make sure your account reflects this.
