If your IRS tax debt has been turned over to a collection agency, call us today and speak to former IRS agents know the system. Do not be harassed or bullied by these collection agencies.
Congress has mandated the IRS to turn over certain tax debt to private collection agencies. There are various reasons why a tax debt or your tax debt has been turned over to these agencies selected by the federal government.
Before you even think of calling them call our office and find out how we can help completely resolve the debt. We are comprised of former IRS agents, CPAs, tax attorneys who are tax experts in the area of IRS tax debt.
You have certain rights and you have to understand what they are.
These companies are trying to shake you down as much as they can.
Do not succumb to their pressure and also be advised they have no enforcement power whatsoever. A five minute review of your case will let you know what your best case scenario can be to completely resolve your tax situation.
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Private Collection Agencies
The law requires the IRS to use private agencies to collect certain outstanding, inactive tax debts.
If your tax debt has been transferred to a private collection agency, you will be contacted by one of these four private collection agencies on the government’s behalf:
CBE
P.O. Box 2217
Waterloo, IA 50704
800-910-5837
ConServe
P.O. Box 307
Fairport, NY 14450
844-853-4875
Performant
P.O. Box 9045
Pleasanton, CA 94566
844-807-9367
Pioneer
PO Box 500
Horseheads, NY 14845
800-448-3531
How it works
Before you are contacted by a private collection agency, you will receive two letters.
The IRS will first send Notice CP40 and Publication 4518.
These let you know that your overdue tax account was assigned to a private collection agency.
The private collection agency then sends their initial contact letter. It has information on how to resolve your overdue taxes.
Both letters contain a Taxpayer Authentication Number. It’s used to confirm your identity. It’s also for you to verify that the caller is legitimate. Keep this number in a safe place.
What to do
Work with your assigned private collection agency to resolve your overdue taxes.
What to expect after you receive a Notice
You should validate that the caller is representing one of the private collection agencies listed above.
The private collection agency will ask you a series of questions to make sure they’re talking to the correct person.
You will be asked to exchange portions of the Taxpayer Authentication Number with the private collection agency to validate each other’s identity.
The private collection agency will be courteous, professional and respect your taxpayer rights, while following the laws.
The private collection agency will work with you to resolve your overdue taxes.
Anytime you’re dealing with a private collection agency or the IRS it is best to have affordable and professional representation to make sure you are getting the best treatment possible.
Many people whose debt has been turned over cannot pay their tax debt and your taxes should be in a non-collectible or hardship category.
Other taxpayers whose debts have been placed in private collections agencies are also offer in compromise or tax settlement cases.
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