Tax Liens, Levies & Penalty Abatement

09/08/2025

For many taxpayers, receiving notice of a tax lien or levy is one of the most stressful parts of dealing with the IRS. These actions can disrupt your life in an instant—damaging your credit, freezing your accounts, or even taking property. When penalties pile on top, the situation can feel hopeless. At Pivot Tax, we help protect you from harsh IRS actions and pursue penalty relief.

What Are Liens and Levies?

  • Tax Lien – A legal claim against your property for unpaid taxes. It damages credit and limits refinancing or sales.


  • Tax Levy – The actual seizure of assets, such as garnished wages or a frozen bank account.

These aren’t warnings—they’re enforcement. Quick action matters.

Penalties: The Silent Balance Killer

  • Even without liens or levies, penalties can push balances out of control:

  • Failure to File Penalty – For late returns.


  • Failure to Pay Penalty – For late tax payments.


  • Accuracy Penalties – For significant reporting errors.

Penalties often double a taxpayer’s balance in just a few years.

How Pivot Tax Fights Back

Our team provides clear, practical defense:

  • Lien Withdrawal or Release – Remove liens when appropriate.


  • Levy Release – Restore access to wages or accounts.


  • Penalty Abatement – Secure relief for first-time offenses or reasonable causes.


  • Alternative Arrangements – Negotiate payment plans or settlements.

The Pivot Approach

  1. Review – Examine your IRS records for liens, levies, and penalties.


  2. Plan – Identify the fastest way to stop or reverse enforcement.


  3. Negotiate – Work directly with IRS representatives.


  4. Protect – Put safeguards in place to avoid repeat issues.


Conclusion


If you’re facing liens, levies, or mounting penalties, there is a way forward. Pivot Tax works to protect your finances and secure meaningful relief.