IRS Wage Garnishment Released in 7 Days — Atlanta Single Parent

The challenge

A single parent earning $58,000 had a 50% IRS wage levy active for $38,400 in old taxes. After garnishment, take-home pay couldn't cover rent and childcare. Her landlord had served notice.

Our approach

• Filed Form 911 with the Taxpayer Advocate Service citing imminent economic hardship.
• Prepared Form 433-A with full household income, expenses, and asset disclosure.
• Documented child-care and rent obligations exceeding national/local IRS standards.
• Filed two missing returns that reduced the assessed balance.
• Negotiated immediate levy release and Currently Not Collectible (status 53) placement.

The outcome

Levy released in 7 business days. Account placed in CNC. The 10-year collection statute expires in 28 months — most of the balance is expected to be wiped without further payment.