Title: IRS Form 668W: The Wage Levy That Can Leave You Penniless

Title: IRS Form 668W: The Wage Levy That Can Leave You Penniless

July 14, 20252 min read

You Got IRS Form 668W. Now What?

This is the moment fear sets in. You open the envelope and see it in bold: IRS Form 668W: Notice of Levy on Wages, Salary and Other Income. Your stomach drops. Your paycheck, gone. Your rent, groceries, car note, all in jeopardy. The IRS isn't knocking. It's taking.

And if you're holding this form, they already sent the warnings. This is the hammer.

What Is IRS Form 668W?

IRS Form 668W is not a courtesy notice. It is a direct instruction to your employer to start sending part of your wages to the IRS. Immediately. It stays in place until your debt is paid in full or someone makes it stop. The levy can consume every paycheck you earn, leaving only a small exempt amount that barely covers basic living expenses.

"If you’ve received Form 668W, the IRS already has its hands in your paycheck. Steve gets them out."

If you’ve received IRS Form 668W, time is not on your side. Call (678) 717-9818 or email [email protected] before your next paycheck vanishes.

How Did It Get This Far?

Before the IRS issues Form 668W, they send a series of notices including CP504 and Letter 1058, warning of their intent to levy. If those go unanswered, the IRS proceeds with the wage levy. Unlike a one-time bank levy (Form 668A), a wage levy is continuous. That means your wages will be garnished week after week until action is taken.

How Much Can the IRS Take?

The IRS calculates what you are "allowed" to keep using Publication 1494. Spoiler: it is barely enough to survive. You could be left with less than what you need to cover rent, groceries, child care, and utilities. Every paycheck shrinks until the IRS is paid in full, or you hire someone who knows how to stop it.

The longer you wait, the more damage is done. Take control while you still can.

Email [email protected] right now to start your path to resolution.

Steve Perry, EA: The Calm in Your IRS Storm

Steve Perry, EA is not just a tax professional. He is a federally licensed Enrolled Agent with the authority to represent you before the IRS and the experience to get results fast. Whether it’s stopping a wage levy, lifting a lien, or building a resolution plan, Steve is who people call when the IRS tightens the screws.

His calm, calculated, and confident approach to IRS problems has helped countless clients in Atlanta and beyond breathe again. When fear paralyzes, Steve acts.

Message Steve directly on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steveperrybtm

You don’t have to accept this. IRS Form 668W is not the end. But doing nothing could make it feel that way.

Call Steve Perry, EA today at (678) 717-9818.
Email: [email protected]
Message Steve directly on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steveperrybtm

Steve Perry is a seasoned tax expert and Enrolled Agent licensed by the Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. As the founder of Books, Taxes & More, LLC, Steve brings a no-nonsense, veteran-led approach to solving complex tax issues. With a background in military leadership, accounting, and financial services, he is fiercely committed to defending clients against aggressive IRS tactics and helping them preserve more of their hard-earned money. Whether it’s tax representation, planning, or preparation—Steve speaks IRS so you don’t have to.

Steve Perry

Steve Perry is a seasoned tax expert and Enrolled Agent licensed by the Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. As the founder of Books, Taxes & More, LLC, Steve brings a no-nonsense, veteran-led approach to solving complex tax issues. With a background in military leadership, accounting, and financial services, he is fiercely committed to defending clients against aggressive IRS tactics and helping them preserve more of their hard-earned money. Whether it’s tax representation, planning, or preparation—Steve speaks IRS so you don’t have to.

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