IRS Bank Levies: Immediate Steps to Take

An IRS bank levy is more than an inconvenience — it’s a sign that the government is done waiting for payment. With this action, the IRS can legally freeze your bank account and, after 21 days, take the funds to cover your tax debt.

By the time a levy happens, the IRS has already sent multiple notices, including a Final Notice of Intent to Levy. If you don’t respond, they move forward — and your access to your own money is cut off.

At Rappaport Tax Relief, we treat bank levies as urgent emergencies. We work to open negotiations with the IRS immediately, pursuing solutions such as payment arrangements, hardship relief, or, in some cases, an Offer in Compromise. Our goal is to stop the levy, protect your remaining funds, and prevent future seizures.

Don’t wait until your account is emptied. Call Rappaport Tax Relief now if you’ve received a levy notice or found your funds frozen.