The IRS has resumed aggressive collection efforts in 2026 following years of reduced enforcement during the pandemic. Taxpayers with outstanding balances are now seeing a sharp increase in collection activity, including notices of federal tax liens, bank levies, wage garnishments, and direct outreach from IRS Revenue Officers.
This shift reflects the IRS’s renewed focus on enforcement and backlog reduction. With expanded funding and staffing initiatives underway, the agency is prioritizing collection of delinquent accounts that may have gone unaddressed in prior years. As a result, taxpayers who have delayed action are now facing more immediate and assertive collection measures […]