Unpaid Taxes Owed to the IRS: Consumer Debt Advice from National Consumer Law Center

Authored By: National Consumer Law Center

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This article from the National Consumer Law Center outlines consumer rights and options when a consumer is having difficulty paying the IRS for federal income taxes that are past due. The article also outlines steps the IRS takes to enforce tax debt, the implications of the taxpayer’s bankruptcy filing, and where to seek help dealing with the IRS.  (June 2018)

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