Common reactions to receiving a bill, a notice of intent to levy or some other intimidating message from the IRS or the state tax agencies are fear and silence. We typically do not want anything to do with those we perceive to be our enemies. In fact, if you have a tax problem that is not criminal in nature, a good thing to do is to contact the relevant agency before it contacts you. That’s the best way “to take responsibility”, and in my experience, those that do so are usually treated pretty well. However, if the IRS or state acts first, a quick response can be the start of constructive communication – a pleasant alternative to what will lead eventually to one or more property seizures “to get your attention.”
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