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Four Collection Companies Hired to Collect Old IRS Tax Debts
The IRS indicates it will give taxpayers and their representative written notice that the accounts are being transferred to the private collection agencies. The agencies are to send a second, separate letter to the taxpayer and their representative confirming this transfer.
Private collection agencies can identify themselves as contractors of the IRS collecting taxes. But, employees of these collection agencies must follow provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, including being courteous and respect taxpayer rights.
The IRS warns that the private collection agencies will not ask for payment on a prepaid debit, iTunes or gift card (as has been happening with the scams). Instead, taxpayers will be informed about electronic payment options for taxpayers on IRS.gov/Pay Your Tax Bill. Payment by check should be payable to the U.S. Treasury and sent directly to IRS, not the private collection agency.
Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts
The IRS will continue to keep taxpayers informed about scams and provide tips for protecting themselves. The IRS encourages taxpayers to visit IRS.gov for information including the “Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts” page.
Private Collection Agencies Selected:
The IRS will assign cases to these private collection agencies:
- CBE
P.O. Box 2217
Waterloo, IA 50704
1-800-910-5837 - ConServe
P.O. Box 307
Fairport, NY 14450-0307
1-844-853-4875 - Performant
P.O. Box 9045
Pleasanton CA 94566-9045
1-844-807-9367 - Pioneer
PO Box 500
Horseheads, NY 14845
1-800-448-3531
NOTE: If the taxpayer does not want to work with the assigned private collection agency to settle their overdue tax account, they must submit a request in writing to the private collection agency.
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ProPublica just posted a fascinating piece on bankruptcy fraud in the Central District of California (which includes Los Angeles). It's the latest article in their important series "Too Broke for Bankruptcy: How Bankruptcy Fails Those Who Need It Most."
As you may know if you’ve been keeping up with our work, we’ve been focusing on the trials and tribulations of NYC taxi medallion owners. Now HotAir reports (based on a CBS San Francisco story) that San Francisco taxi medallion owners are facing the same issues of “underwater” medallions due to competition with Uber and Lyft, with its own unique local angle. It’s far from a San Francisco treat for medallion owners.
It happens often: Somebody has a debt and/or tax problem that’s been bothering them for a while. They know they should do something about it, but they find excuses. The most typical excuse: I can’t afford to pay for legal services.
Right now may be the time to get the situation fixed. Many of our clients finance legal services from the tax refund they get this time of year.
And particularly, if you’re getting garnished, may as well keep it out of the hands of a creditor you’re going to discharge anyway, stop the garnishment and put that money to good use fixing that problem once and for all.
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It happens often: Somebody has a debt and/or tax problem that’s been bothering them for a while. They know they should do something about it, but they find excuses. The most typical excuse: I can’t afford to pay for legal services.
Right now may be the time to get the situation fixed. Many of our clients finance legal services from the tax refund they get this time of year.
And particularly, if you’re getting garnished, may as well keep it out of the hands of a creditor you’re going to discharge anyway, stop the garnishment and put that money to good use fixing that problem once and for all.
Continue reading
MEDALLION AUCTION UPDATE:
Crain’s New York Business reports that Aspire Federal Credit Union will be holding an auction of 14 New York City taxi medallions on Jan. 16, 2018. To attract bidders, at least one of the medallions will have an opening price of $150,000. The article notes that the last major auction that involved competitive bidding was a package of 46 medallions sold in September for about $186,000 apiece. For updates on this auction and further developments in the taxi medallion industry, please keep reading our blog.
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