Revenue officer

A revenue officer is an IRS collection employee assigned to larger or more complex unpaid balances, who may visit your home or business, demand financial statements, and issue levies and liens.

A case assigned to a revenue officer is no longer in the automated system. They have discretion, deadlines, and the ability to escalate quickly, and they also have authority to approve resolutions.

Why it matters: a revenue officer visit is the point at which most taxpayers should stop communicating directly and have counsel handle the case.

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Definitions are general information, not legal advice, and may not reflect the most recent changes in law.