IRS to Make Unannounced House Calls to Non-Filers
Joshua A. Nesser • February 21, 2020
While the IRS has been forced to cut back on collection efforts in recent years due to budgetary issues, giving some breathing room to individuals who have unfiled returns or owe back taxes, it appears ready to take a more aggressive approach. Having recently hired additional enforcement personnel, this week the IRS announced a new initiative under which its revenue officers will increase face-to-face home visits to taxpayers who have a history of earning more than $100,000 annually and who have past-due tax returns.
The goal of these visits will be to secure the missing returns. Those who refuse to file even after a visit from the IRS may face criminal prosecution. The individuals who do file their past-due returns in an effort to come into compliance likely will face significant tax bills, including large amounts of penalties and interest.
While these visits will be unannounced, the IRS reminded taxpayers that revenue officers will not visit their homes until several notices threatening action have been sent with no response.
Lavelle Law has decades of experience defending individuals and businesses against IRS collections efforts just like these. If you have unfiled returns or owe the IRS back taxes, penalties, and interest and need help understanding your options, contact us at 847-705-7555.
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