Stop IRS Intent to Levy Actions and Protect Your Assets

If you received a Notice of Intent to Levy, time matters. The IRS now has the authority to freeze bank accounts, garnish wages, and seize property if action is not taken within the deadline.

Bowes & Sullivan Tax Group steps in immediately to review your notice, contact the IRS, and work to stop levy action before funds are taken or assets are seized.

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What Is an IRS Notice of Intent to Levy?

If an IRS Notice of Intent to Levy is in your mailbox, it means the IRS is preparing to take collection action against you. This is not a routine reminder. It means your bank account can be frozen, your wages can be garnished, or your assets can be targeted if the matter is not addressed before the deadline.

At this stage, who represents you matters.

Bowes & Sullivan Tax Group includes former IRS Agent Michael Sullivan and Kevin Bowes, EA, CTRS, who have firsthand experience with how levy cases are reviewed and approved, so your notice is handled with a clear understanding of how the IRS approaches these actions.

We Stop IRS Collections and Work to Release Levies

With experienced representation and direct communication with the IRS, we move quickly to take control of levy cases and handle them properly.

Bank Levy Release

If your bank account has been frozen, we contact the IRS immediately to request a hold and work to have the levy released before funds are sent. The timing matters, and early action can protect what is still in the account

Wage Garnishment Stoppage

If your wages are being garnished or a levy notice has been issued to your employer, we step in to address the matter directly with the IRS and work to provide the wage garnishment services.

Asset Seizure Protection

If vehicles, business equipment, or other property are at risk, we communicate with the IRS right away to prevent further action and move your case into a protected status.

Our 3-Step Process to Stop an IRS Levy

When a levy notice is active, delay only increases risk. We address the immediate
issue first, then put a plan in place so the situation does not repeat.

Immediate Case Review & IRS Contact

We review your notice carefully and contact the IRS without delay to confirm where your case stands and request a hold where appropriate. Acting quickly helps prevent further collection.

Compliance Correction

Levies often happen when required tax returns are missing or filings are incomplete. We bring your filings current so your case can be properly considered for relief, and enforcement does not continue due to non-compliance.

Long-Term Resolution

After stabilizing the levy, we move your case into a formal resolution based on your financial situation. This may include an installment agreement, an offer in compromise, or a currently not collectible status, so collection does not resume

Send the Levy Notice and Get a Clear Next Move

If your notice is Letter 1058 or LT11, or your bank account is already frozen, timing matters. Share the notice details so we can confirm the deadline and tell you the next step to take with the IRS

Why You Need Our Tax Professional Team for Your Levy Defense

When a levy is active, the way your case is handled can determine whether collection
continues or is brought under control.
Experience, timing, and proper communication with the IRS matter at this stage.
We handled it with direct IRS experience and focused enforcement representation.

Experience From Inside the IRS

Former IRS Agent Michael Sullivan brings firsthand knowledge of how levy decisions are reviewed and approved.

Dedicated Enforcement Representation

Kevin Bowes, EA, CTRS, and our senior tax professionals focus on collection and levy cases, not general tax preparation.

150+ Years of Combined Experience

Our team brings decades of experience handling enforcement actions, high balances, payroll matters, and multi-year tax issues.

Structured Handling of Complex Cases

Levy cases often involve more than one issue. Our team is built to address both the immediate enforcement action and the underlying tax matter without losing control of either.

Representation Matters Before Decisions Are Final Levy cases are shaped by how they are handled at this stage. The right experience can change the direction of the outcome. Take the step that puts your case in the experienced hands of our tax resolution specialist team of CPAs, EAs, and former IRS agents before further action is taken.

What Clients Said About Us After the Levy Was Addressed

Don't Let The IRS Take What Is Yours

You’ve worked hard to build your income, your savings, and your security. A levy can start taking from that without another final notice of intent to levy. Before more is pulled from your account or paycheck, put experienced representation in place to protect what you’ve earned.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the IRS hold money after a bank levy?

When the IRS sends a levy to your bank, the bank usually freezes the funds for 21 days before sending them to the IRS. During this time, you typically cannot access that money. This short window is important because it may allow time to address the levy before the funds are permanently taken.

What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline on a levy notice?

If the 30-day tax appeal period passes, certain formal appeal rights may no longer be available. That does not always mean all options are gone, but it can limit how the case is handled. The sooner the notice is reviewed, the more flexibility there may be.

Can the IRS levy a joint bank account?

Yes. If your name appears on a joint account, the IRS can issue a levy against the funds in that account. In some cases, the other account holder may be able to claim their share of the funds, but this requires proper documentation and follow-up.

Will the IRS notify my employer before garnishing wages?

The IRS sends required notices to you before issuing a wage levy. Once the levy is sent to your employer, they are required by law to comply. That is why it is important to address the matter as early as possible, ideally before it reaches your workplace.

Can a wage garnishment be stopped once it starts?

Yes, but it will not stop automatically. Once a wage levy is in place, your employer must continue sending part of your paycheck to the IRS each pay period. It usually continues until the IRS releases it or the balance is resolved. Acting quickly gives you a better chance to reduce or stop it.

Can the IRS seize vehicles or business equipment?

Yes, in certain cases, the IRS can seize physical assets, including vehicles or business property. This usually happens after multiple notices and unresolved collection efforts. Early action can reduce the risk of the matter reaching that point.