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IRS has the power to seize taxpayer assets without warning

The IRS may collect taxes by imposing a “levy” on your bank account, car, business, or anything else you own. The levy is the process of seizing assets to pay back taxes.
The Internal Revenue Service has many ways to levy on property. They can order your bank to pay them everything in your accounts. They can seize your car or other property you own and sell it.

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