Filed But Didn’t Pay? What the IRS Does Next and What You Should Do Now

Filed But Didn’t Pay? What the IRS Does Next and What You Should Do Now

Filed But Didn’t Pay? What the IRS Does Next and What You Should Do NowSteve Perry
Published on: 22/04/2026

Filed but did not pay? The IRS collection process has already started. Interest, penalties, and notices move forward, and early action can preserve options and reduce long term cost.

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The IRS Has Changed How It Enforces Taxes And Most Taxpayers Haven’t Noticed Yet

The IRS Has Changed How It Enforces Taxes And Most Taxpayers Haven’t Noticed Yet

The IRS Has Changed How It Enforces Taxes And Most Taxpayers Haven’t Noticed YetSteve Perry
Published on: 10/02/2026

The IRS has changed how it enforces taxes. Automated systems now drive escalation, and waiting can eliminate options before taxpayers realize what is happening.

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