Federal Tax Lien Response Timeline: Deadlines You Can’t Miss

After the IRS files a federal tax lien, you have 30 days from the date of Letter 3172 to request a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing. Miss that window and you lose your strongest appeal rights, including the ability to petition the Tax Court. The underlying debt remains enforceable for 10 years from the date […]

IRS Lost 27% of Its Workforce: Why Your Tax Problem May Take Longer to Resolve in 2026?

Leave a Comment / 1. The IRS Collections Process, Blog / By Edward Parsons, CPA

The IRS entered the 2026 filing season with roughly 74,000 employees, down from 102,000 at the start of 2025. That 27% workforce reduction is already affecting how the agency handles everything from phone calls to collections cases. If you’re currently dealing with an IRS problem, whether it’s an unpaid balance, an audit, or a pending

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