IRS Notice LT19: Resolving Your Tax Debt Before the IRS Enforces Collection

Thousands of Americans who received IRS notice LT19 are rushing to settle their tax debts before the IRS uses aggressive collection enforcement.
After pausing collection efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS returned to full-scale enforcement in 2024, sending a flurry of LT19 notices to taxpayers throughout October.
These notices indicate the IRS is getting serious about collections – and will soon begin using wage garnishments and asset seizures to recover taxpayer debts.
With the IRS back in full force, a record number of taxpayers are applying for the Fresh Start Program to reduce or even completely erase their liabilities. Thanks to a budget increase from the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS is approving more applications than ever before.
When taxpayers fill out our Tax Relief Survey, they can see if they qualify for the IRS Fresh Start Program and begin their journey toward tax resolution in minutes.
The LT19 notice serves as a critical warning and outlines potential payment options. If you received this notice at any time in 2024, you must take swift action to avoid further financial damage.
This year alone, the IRS has garnished and seized over $1.3 billion from Americans who ignore their tax debts. The agency continues to expand its force of revenue officers and agents tasked with collection enforcement.
Thanks to a pandemic-related relief program, the federal government automatically waived failure-to-file penalties on 2020 and 2021 taxes.
However, tax penalties are now being assessed which will quickly add up: roughly 5.5% of the unpaid taxes each month – plus interest charges that accrue daily.
If you received an IRS notice or have overdue taxes and can’t afford to pay them in full, qualifying for tax relief before the IRS escalates your case is critical.
Take this 60-second Quiz to See if You Qualify for the IRS Fresh Start Program.
While a record number of Americans are applying for tax relief, thousands more do not realize they qualify for relief because they never took the time to check their eligibility.
Remember, it is 100% free to see if you qualify for the IRS Fresh Start Program, and a few minutes could help you save thousands.
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Every day, your tax debt grows larger due to penalties and fees. It is vital to act now and partner with a tax relief expert to receive the best resolution possible.
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