If you asked for your case to be sent to your local tax office or your bill is higher than $25,000 and the ACS and IRS campus has not received payment from you, a revenue officer takes over. He can do the following:
- a possible surprise call or visit at your residence or work
- question you on the spot or stipulate a review date at the tax office
- get you a payment plan if you owe under $25,000 and can afford to pay it with interest and fines within sixty months
- if more than $25,000 your signature must confirm comprehensive financial information recorded on IRS forms
Collection by revenue officers takes place as follows:
- Demand immediate settlement
- Request you get bank loan
- Request you sell assets
- Suggest installment payment agreement
- Suggest Offer in Compromise
- Imposed collection i.e. seize accounts, wages and other assets
- Describe your case as presently uncontrollable
Revenue officers often catch negligent tax payers unaware by making personal calls at work or residence between 8am and 6pm. If you are out a card is left asking you to call back shortly. When with you the revenue officer will either question you on the spot or set up an interview at the IRS office. Evade providing financial information until you are fully prepared. If you have not filed tax returns he will not comply with your request. Do not lie.
Acknowledge you owe money and be cooperative. Do not complain about the IRS or your financial problems. Even when an appointment is organized the revenue officer may call or see you beforehand. Remember to ask for the IRS form prior to the interview and complete it before you meet so you are prepared.
