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The IRS's 10-Year Debt Collection Clock

Writer's picture: Lenard de Guzman, EA, NPTILenard de Guzman, EA, NPTI




The IRS Collection 10 Year Statute of Limitation is like a ticking time bomb for your tax debt - but in a good way, if you can believe it. This little-known rule gives taxpayers a glimmer of hope in the dark abyss of IRS collections. Essentially, the IRS has 10 years from the date of tax assessment to collect what you owe. After that, poof! The debt vanishes like your dreams of ever understanding the tax code.


But don't start popping champagne corks just yet. This 10-year clock isn't as straightforward as it sounds. The IRS, in its infinite wisdom, has more tricks up its sleeve than a magician at a kids' birthday party. Various events can pause or extend this statute, like filing for bankruptcy, requesting an installment agreement, or submitting an offer in compromise. It's like playing a game of Monopoly where the "Get Out of Jail Free" card keeps getting shuffled back into the deck.


And let's not forget the IRS's uncanny ability to make time stretch like a rubber band. They might calculate the start date differently than you, especially if you've been playing hide-and-seek with your tax returns for a few years. Before you know it, that 10-year limit could turn into 15 or 20 years. Surprise! The IRS is the gift that keeps on giving.


So, what's a beleaguered taxpayer to do? Well, you could try to outlast the IRS like it's some sort of fiscal hunger games. Or, you could take the sane route and get professional help. That's where IRSRESO.com comes in. These tax wizards can help you navigate the murky waters of IRS collections and potentially find a way out of your tax nightmare.


Don't let the IRS haunt you for a decade or more. Go to IRSRESO.com or call us 310.857.4438. They might not be able to make your tax debt disappear in a puff of smoke, but they can certainly help you understand your options and potentially find a solution that doesn't involve waiting until you're old enough to collect Social Security.


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