IRS Bank Levies on Long Island: What Can Be Frozen and How to Get Access Back
An IRS bank levy is one of the most jarring moments a taxpayer can experience. For many Long Island residents, it starts the same way. A debit card is declined. A check bounces. An online banking app shows a frozen balance with no warning. Unlike wage garnishment, which unfolds over time, a bank levy can […]
How Long Does the IRS Have to Collect From You—and What Stops That Clock?
One of the most persistent myths about tax debt is that it lasts forever. Many taxpayers have heard the IRS has ten years to collect, but very few understand how that timeline actually works—or how easily it can be extended. The truth is that while the IRS generally has ten years to collect a tax […]
Can the IRS Really Garnish Social Security Benefits?
Can the IRS Really Garnish Social Security Benefits? For many retirees and individuals living on fixed income, Social Security feels untouchable. It is often described as protected income, safe from creditors and lawsuits, and essential for covering basic living expenses. When federal tax debt enters the picture, that sense of protection can disappear quickly. Yes, […]
Which IRS Penalties Are Easiest to Remove in New York?
For New York taxpayers, IRS penalties often feel worse than the original tax bill. A balance that started as something manageable can quietly balloon as penalties and interest stack month after month. Many people assume those penalties are fixed and unavoidable. In reality, some IRS penalties are far easier to remove than others if you […]
Can the IRS Take Your New York State Tax Refund? What NY Taxpayers in Uniondale Should Know
If you are counting on a New York State refund, it is fair to ask whether the IRS can intercept it. The short answer is that the IRS can use refund offsets in certain situations, but the way it happens is often misunderstood. Some people assume the IRS directly grabs a state refund the same […]
How Wage Garnishment Works in New York: Timeline, Limits, and How to Stop It (Uniondale, NY)
Wage garnishment is one of the fastest ways an IRS problem becomes an everyday cash flow problem. If you live or work in New York, including Uniondale and the greater Long Island area, the key is understanding two things: (1) the IRS follows a notice sequence before it levies wages, and (2) once a wage […]
What Happens When You Owe the IRS but Can’t Afford to Pay Anything
Owing money to the IRS is stressful. Owing money you truly cannot afford to pay is something else entirely. For many people, tax debt isn’t the result of recklessness or overspending. It comes from life events — job loss, medical issues, business downturns, divorce, or years of trying to keep things afloat while falling behind. […]
IRS CP504 Notice on Long Island? What It Means — and How to Prevent a Levy in Nassau & Suffolk County
Getting an IRS letter is never pleasant. But if the notice you received is a CP504, it deserves special attention — especially if you live or work on Long Island and your finances depend on steady cash flow (commissions, small-business income, seasonal work, or multiple income streams). A CP504 is one of the last “formal […]
Why the IRS Thinks You Underreported Income on Long Island — And How to Fix It Before It Becomes a Bigger Problem
Many Long Island taxpayers are surprised when an unexpected IRS notice arrives accusing them of underreporting income. It can happen in Uniondale, Hempstead, Garden City, the Five Towns, Hicksville, Queens-adjacent neighborhoods, and everywhere in between. The notice might be a CP2000, a Proposed Assessment, or something labeled “Income Discrepancy.” No matter the version, the message […]
Why Long Islanders Are Seeing Higher Balances on IRS Notices
Long Islanders often discover they owe more than expected when the IRS issues an adjustment notice. These letters can feel intimidating, but understanding why they happen helps you regain control. Income Reporting from Multiple Sources Long Island residents frequently juggle multiple income streams: Any omission leads the IRS to add tax automatically. Misapplied Credits If […]