A common and critical question taxpayers ask is: Can the IRS continue collections during a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing? In most cases, no, temporarily, as long as the CDP hearing was requested on time. A timely CDP request can pause certain IRS enforcement actions while the IRS Office of Appeals independently reviews the case….
CDP Hearing Checklist: How to Prepare, Participate, and Follow Up A Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing allows taxpayers to request an independent review of certain IRS collection actions, such as wage garnishments or bank levies. Because CDP hearings are deadline-driven, using a structured checklist helps you stay organized and avoid costly mistakes. This CDP hearing…
Bank Levies Before an EQ Hearing A bank levy allows the IRS to freeze and seize funds directly from your bank account. Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that bank levies can occur before an Equivalent (EQ) hearing, especially when earlier IRS deadlines were missed. Because an EQ hearing is requested after Collection Due Process…
Bank Levies Before a CDP Hearing A bank levy is one of the IRS’s most aggressive collection tools. Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that bank levies can occur before a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing, depending on where their case falls in the IRS collection timeline. Understanding when and why levies may happen before…
CDP vs. Equivalent Hearing Checklist: Know the Difference Before You Respond When responding to IRS collection actions, taxpayers may be eligible for either a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing or an Equivalent (EQ) hearing. While these hearings may appear similar, they offer very different protections, deadlines, and outcomes. This CDP vs. Equivalent Hearing checklist helps…
