Direct answer
What is stop irs collections?
Yes — after Form 2848 is filed, the IRS is required to contact us, not you.
Collection Due Process appeals, Currently Not Collectible status, and pending resolution agreements all create collection holds.
Proof
Does stop irs collections actually work?
Yes — here's what the IRS's own data shows about stop irs collections outcomes, timelines, and acceptance.
Process
How does the stop irs collections process work?
In 4 defined steps: power of attorney (same day) → collection due process (cdp) appeal → pending resolution holds → taxpayer advocate service. Most clients see protective action within days, with full resolution measured in weeks to months.
- 01
Power of Attorney (same day)
Form 2848 redirects all IRS contact to our office. Calls to your home and workplace stop.
- 02
Collection Due Process (CDP) appeal
Form 12153 within 30 days of LT11/Letter 1058 stops collection and gives Tax Court review rights.
- 03
Pending resolution holds
A pending OIC, IA, or CNC request triggers a collection hold while under review.
- 04
Taxpayer Advocate Service
Form 911 for systemic delays or imminent economic harm — TAS can issue Taxpayer Assistance Orders.
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Timeline
How long does stop irs collections take?
Most cases move through 3 phases. Expect protective relief in the first phase and full resolution typically in 1–12 months.
Communication shield
POA filed; IRS contact redirected.
Hold trigger
CDP appeal, hardship, or pending resolution submitted.
Long-term resolution
Final IA / OIC / CNC put in place.
Eligibility
Do I qualify for stop irs collections?
Stop IRS Collections fits a specific set of taxpayer situations — and there are cases where a different strategy will get you a better outcome. Here's exactly who it's for and who it isn't.
Who this is for
- Anyone in active IRS collection
- Taxpayers with Revenue Officer contact
- Cases that need time to investigate the right resolution
When this isn't the right tool
- You owe nothing — pull transcripts before engaging.
- You're outside CDP window and resolution-eligible — go straight to IA / OIC / CNC instead.
What we handle for you
- File Power of Attorney to redirect IRS contact to our office
- Use CDP appeals, hardship requests, and pending agreements to trigger holds
- Build the long-term resolution behind the scenes
Investment
How much does stop irs collections cost?
We engage on a written flat fee with no hourly billing — typical engagements range from a few thousand to mid-five figures depending on the factors below. Your initial consultation is free and you receive a written quote before any commitment.
The fee for your case depends on:
- • Whether emergency hold is needed first vs. straight to resolution.
- • Number of years and complexity of underlying debt.
Your initial consultation is free. You'll get a written scope and flat-fee quote before any engagement.
Watch out
What mistakes should I avoid with stop irs collections?
These are the four most common errors we see when taxpayers (or under-qualified preparers) handle these cases — each one can cost months of delay or trigger an outright rejection.
Answering the door for a Revenue Officer
ROs make field visits to pressure resolution. After POA, the RO must come through us. We close that door immediately.
Filing CDP late
After 30 days, only Equivalent Hearing — no Tax Court review, no automatic collection hold.
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What are the alternatives to stop irs collections?
Stop IRS Collections isn't the only path. Here are the other IRS programs that may fit better depending on your finances, asset picture, and timeline.
Bankruptcy automatic stay
Income-tax debt and other liabilities together — coordinated with bankruptcy counsel.
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More questions answered
Common questions about stop irs collections
Direct answers to the 3 questions we hear most often from taxpayers researching stop irs collections.
Once you take over, will the IRS stop contacting me?+
Yes — after Form 2848 is filed, the IRS is required to contact us, not you.
Once you take over, will the IRS stop calling me?+
Yes — after Form 2848 is filed, the IRS is required to contact us, not you. Calls and field visits to you should stop within days.
Can I file a CDP appeal just to buy time?+
CDP appeals must raise genuine collection-alternative or liability issues — frivolous appeals are subject to penalty. We only file when we have substantive grounds, which is the vast majority of active-collection cases.
Why Comprehensive Tax Resolution
Why should I hire Comprehensive Tax Resolution for stop irs collections?
Your case is reviewed and led by Franklin Sofi, MBA, CPA, CTRS — backed by a flat-fee engagement, same-day Power of Attorney filing, and 16+ years of direct IRS representation.
- Founder Franklin Sofi, MBA, CPA — Certified Tax Resolution Specialist with 16+ years representing taxpayers before the IRS and ASTPS Gold Member.
- You never speak to the IRS. Power of Attorney (Form 2848) is filed the same day so every call, letter, and Revenue Officer is routed to our office.
- Flat-fee engagements with a written scope. No hourly surprises, no monthly retainers stretching out a case that should close.
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