What is a Revenue Officer?

On: September 13, 2023

Hearing a knock at your door is normal and quite common, but what do you do when you open the door to be greeted by an IRS revenue officer? Not only may your heart stop for a moment, but you may also instantly feel stressed out and overwhelmed. 

No one wants to deal with the IRS but ignoring their notices will only put more focus and attention on you. If you have been contacted by an IRS revenue officer, it is time for you to secure tax representation ASAP to protect yourself, your assets, and get your taxes handled. 

What Exactly Is an IRS Revenue Officer?

IRS revenue officers are tasked with handling the enforcement and collections side of taxes owed by taxpayers. These individuals are tasked with handling delinquent taxpayers, large debts, and accounts on which the IRS has been unsuccessful at collecting. 

Many times, revenue officers are confused with revenue agents. Agents are different in that they handle tax assessments and audits. Knowing which type of agent is contacting you is crucial to determine what steps need to be taken. 

If you have learned that you are being contacted by an IRS revenue officer, it is important to seek out tax representation from IRS tax experts who can help guide you through the process. 

Why Is There an IRs Revenue Officer At My Door?

Revenue officers are not sent out simply because you owe a debt. The IRS utilizes several methods of getting in touch with you and collecting on the debt PRIOR to sending out an officer to try to collect. 

When other methods of contact have failed, the IRS will resort to sending an IRS revenue officer out to your location to get in touch with you. 

What Will the IRS Revenue Officer Do While Here?

The goal of the revenue officer is to collect payment on owed taxes. The way they go about collecting the payment can vary depending on the method they choose to employ. 

You can expect them to want to talk to you while they are there. They will want to gather information about your income and assets, as well as any current debts you have. They will also ask you about your spending tendencies. 

What Do I Need to Do if a Revenue Officer Comes to My Home or Business?

First, you do not want to ignore them. Ignoring the IRS will not make the problem go away. In fact, ignoring the IRS will only make the situation much worse. 

While the thought of having an IRS revenue agent at your door is scary, you do not have to be afraid. The agent is not going to seize your home or cars right now. It is important for you to remember that you do not have to speak with them at this moment or let them into your home or business. In fact, it is recommended that you inform them that you plan to hire a tax team and that you will contact them once you have spoken to your tax team. 

It is always recommended that you hire tax professionals to help you get out from under the lens of the IRS. An experienced tax team can assist you in understanding your rights and follow up to ensure the IRS revenue agent is conducting their job properly. 

Important Tip: If you have someone claiming to be an IRS revenue officer at your door, do not be afraid to ask them for their credentials. You do not want to fall victim to a scam, so it pays to double-check to ensure they really are with the IRS. 

Let Leading Tax Group Assist You in Dealing with an IRS Revenue Officer 

Serious tax issues require serious representation by IRS tax professionals. A revenue officer showing up at your door means that the IRS has resorted to more aggressive tactics to collect a tax debt that you owe. 

It is recommended that you do not deal with an IRS revenue officer alone. If you have been contacted by an IRS revenue officer, contact Leading Tax Group today. Our tax professionals have many years of experience and can help you explore options to resolve your tax debt. We will work with the revenue officer for you to ensure that you are compliant with the IRS and that they receive the information they need. 

Don’t try to handle an issue like this on your own and reach out to Leading Tax Group today for a free tax consultation.