I’m always receiving questions from you about your tax issues. Sometimes I feel like these are questions that everyone should know the answers to. So once again I’ve delved into my e-mail and pulled out some questions to answer.
Can the IRS seize my car or truck?
Yes they can. The IRS can seize anything you have of value to pay off the debt you owe them. But if you can prove to the IRS that your vehicle is necessary to get to and from work, or if the vehicle is for your business the IRS may let you keep it. However if you have more than one vehicle, the IRS will seize all but the one.
Of course they can. The thing to remember about the IRS is that they don’t care about any other debts that you have. When you owe them they consider themselves top priority. So even though you had promised to pay this collection agency with your tax refund, you will never even see the refund because the IRS will take it first.
Yes, as long as you have a debt the IRS can take any tax refund you would have been entitled to, no exceptions.
If there is any doubt as to whether you took care of your child during the tax year then yes the IRS can request proof. You will need to provide them with school records, doctor records, and any other documentation that shows your child lived under your roof for at least 6 months of the tax year.
Once the IRS levies your bank account they can freeze the money in your account for 21 days. Of course once the IRS releases the levy they’ve taken the money they need out of your account. So even though you have access to your bank account after the 21 days, there’s nothing left in it.
Just as with any law enforcement agency IRS agents can’t enter your home without your permission. However IRS agents can very easily get a Writ of Entry from a Federal Judge giving them the ability to walk into your house and seize your assets. How easy is it for the IRS to get a writ of entry? They go to the Federal Judge, ask for one, and he gives it to them…just like that.