Internal Revenue Manual
IRM 5.11.3 — Jeopardy Levy without a Jeopardy Assessment
Part 5. Collecting Process
Chapter 11. Notice of Levy Section 3. Jeopardy Levy without a Jeopardy Assessment 5.11.3 Jeopardy Levy without a Jeopardy Assessment Manual Transmittal March 11, 2024 Purpose (1) This transmits revised IRM 5.11.3, Notice of Levy, Jeopardy Levy without a Jeopardy Assessment. Material Changes (1) IRM 5.11.3.1 revised to update policy IRM citation. (2) IRM 5.11.3.1.2 revised to update policy and delegation IRM citation. (3) IRM 5.11.3.1.5 revised to update delegation IRM citation. (4) IRM 5.11.3.1.6 revised to update levy form numbers. (5) IRM 5.11.3.1.7 revised to update policy IRM citation. (6) IRM 5.11.3.2 revised to add that jeopardy levies are an exception to advanced notice of third party contacts. (7) IRM 5.11.3.3 revised to update policy IRM citation. (8) IRM 5.11.3.4 revised to update instructions for routing requests to Counsel for approval. (9) IRM 5.11.3.6(4) clarified personal delivery of notices in person. (10) Editorial changes made throughout. Effect on Other Documents This IRM supersedes IRM 5.11.3 dated November 20, 2017. Audience This material is used by SB/SE revenue officers and Civil Enforcement Advice and Support Operations (CEASO) employees. Effective Date (03-11-2024) Signed by Rocco A. Steco, Director, Collection Policy
Program Scope and Objectives
5.11.3.1 (03-11-2024) Program Scope and Objectives Purpose: This Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) section describes the process and procedures for preparation of a jeopardy levy. Specifically, the IRM section discusses: the required conditions for jeopardy levy obtaining approval for a jeopardy levy issuing notice to the taxpayer after the levy the taxpayer's appeal rights after notice is provided Audience: This IRM is designed for use by revenue officers, Civil Enforcement Advice and Support Operations (CEASO) employees, and their managers. Policy Owner: Director, Collection Policy. Collection Policy is an organization under Small Business/Sell-Employed Division (SBSE), Collection. Program Owner: SBSE Collection Policy, Enforcement. Primary Stakeholders: SBSE revenue officers and Civil Enforcement Advice and Support Operations (CEASO) employees. Program Goals: Enforcement is a necessary component of a voluntary assessment system, see IRM 1.2.1.6.1, Policy Statement 5-1. While we will actively assist taxpayers to comply, we will also take appropriate enforcement actions when warranted to resolve the delinquency. Levies are an important enforcement tool. By following the procedures in this IRM, revenue officers will be able to identify jeopardy levy situations, and properly prepare, issue, and address appeals of jeopardy levies.
Background
5.11.3.1.1 (11-20-2017) Background Normally, the notices and waiting periods described in IRM 5.11.1.3.2, Required Notices, a notice must be issued before property may be levied. However, if collection is in jeopardy, property may be levied sooner.
Authority
5.11.3.1.2 (03-11-2024) Authority Authorities relating to this section include: IRC 6303 - Notice and demand for tax IRC 6330 - Notice and opportunity for hearing before levy IRC 6331 - Levy and distraint IRC 6332 - Surrender of property subject to levy IRC 7429 - Review of jeopardy levy or assessment procedures Treasury Regulations 301.6331-1 - Levy and distraint Treasury Regulations 301.6332-1 - Surrender of property subject to levy Treasury Regulations 301.6332-2 - Surrender of property subject to levy in the case of life insurance and endowment contracts IRM 1.2.1.6.1, Policy Statement 5-1, Enforcement is a necessary component of a voluntary assessment system IRM 1.2.1.5.27, Policy Statement 4-88, Jeopardy assessments to be used sparingly and assessment to be reasonable in amount IRM 1.2.2.6.3, Delegation Order 5-3 (Rev-1), Levy on Property in the Hands of a Third Party (not to include Levy Form 668-B)
Responsibilities
5.11.3.1.3 (11-20-2017) Responsibilities The Director, Collection Policy is responsible for all policies within the levy program. The National Program Manager, Enforcement is responsible for development and delivery of policies within the levy program. Managers of employees who issue levies are responsible for ensuring these procedures are followed and employee actions are timely and accurate. Revenue officers and Civil Enforcement Advice and Support Operations (CEASO) employees are responsible for following the procedures in this IRM.
Program Management and Review
5.11.3.1.4 (11-20-2017) Program Management and Review Integrated Collection System (ICS) is used by field revenue officers as a method for generating levy documents that are issued to third party levy sources. The Collection Activity Reports (CAR) report number 5000–24 records the total number of levies issued. Total Levies are the sum of Field, SB/SE ACS and W & I ACS (monthly and cumulative). The data sources are the ACS Customer Service Activity Reports (CSAR) - Monthly Support Site Report (ACS Levies) and ICS (Field Levies). See IRM 5.2.4.11, Levy and Seizure Report (Report Symbol NO-5000-24). The IRS has determined that levy data may be made available as national statistics, provided that such data will never be used to evaluate any employee or to suggest or impose production quotas or goals. See IRM 1.5.2, Managing Statistics in a Balanced Measurement System, Uses of Section 1204 Statistics. Levy program numbers are published yearly in the IRS Data Book, Enforcement: Collections, Penalties & Criminal Investigation, in Table 16 at https://www.irs.gov/uac/enforcement-collections-penalties-criminal-investigation Targeted program reviews are periodically performed by Collection Policy to determine whether IRM guidance requires clarification or revision. Management will ensure program effectiveness through managers' case reviews, operational reviews conducted by the territory, Area, and Field Collection Director, and NQRS reviews.
Program Controls
5.11.3.1.5 (03-11-2024) Program Controls National Quality Review System (NQRS), attribute 417, Managerial Approvals for Enforcement provides independent collection review information from which management may draw inferences regarding overall case quality for this attribute. See IRM 5.13.1, Embedded Quality Collection Field Organizations Administrative Guidelines. Embedded Quality Review System (EQRS), Collection managers use EQRS, attribute 416, Appropriate Enforcement Tools, and attribute 607, Taxpayer Rights to complete all case reviews for revenue officers. Jeopardy notices of levy must be approved by managers and Division Counsel. See IRM 1.2.2.6.3, Delegation Order 5-3 (Rev-1), Levy on Property in the Hands of a Third Party (not to include Levy Form 668-B). Certain manual refunds must be approved by managers. See IRM 1.2.2.4.1, Delegation Order 3-1 (Rev. 2), Credits and Refunds. Programming safeguards are built into the ICS system to prevent a levy from being generated on a module where the required notices have not been issued.
Terms/Definitions/Acronyms
5.11.3.1.6 (03-11-2024) Terms/Definitions/Acronyms Terms and acronyms associated with the field levy program include: Word Definition Automated Levy Automated levies are levies issued through the Automated Levy Programs. These levies are transmitted electronically. The proceeds are also received electronically. Manual Levy A manual ICS levy is a paper levy that is manually prepared and issued by an RO. Paper levy Either a manual or systemic levy on Form 668-A, Form 668-W, or Form 668-R that is prepared and issued by an RO. Systemic Levy ICS systemic levies are initiated by ROs resulting in levy preparation and issuance by the ICS system. Note: ACS methods of levy issuances are discussed in IRM 5.19.4.3.10(1), Levy Types. See Exhibit 5.11.3-1 for list of Acronyms.
Related Resources
5.11.3.1.7 (03-11-2024) Related Resources The ICS User Guide, Chapter 10 - Levy details all the functions necessary to maintain levy sources, issue levies and final demands, and close or release levies. See https://irsgov.sharepoint.com/sites/ETD-KMT-KB123/SitePages/Collection%20Systems/Integrated%20Collection%20System%20(ICS)/Chapter-10-Levy.aspx or alternatively, ICS User Guide - Chapter 10 - Levy. The National Levy Source Look-Up web page provides up-to-date levy source name and address information. See https://acsweb.enterprise.irs.gov/nlsweb/pages/nl08.xhtml. The Levies Knowledge Base Homepage web page provides access to various information and job aids related to the levy program. See https://irsgov.sharepoint.com/sites/ETD-KMT-KB046 or alternatively, Levies Knowledge Base - Home (sharepoint.com). The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR) links to listing of those rights that already existed in the tax code, putting them in simple language and grouping them into 10 broad categories. See https://www.irs.gov/taxpayer-bill-of-rights. For additional information see IRM 1.2.1.2.36, Policy Statement 1-236, Fairness and Integrity in Enforcement Selection. Below are recommended resources, which can be used to address questions on levy guidance. IRM Title Guidance On IRM 5.11.1 through IRM 5.11.7 Notice of Levy Notice of Levy, Background, Pre-Levy Actions, Restrictions on Levy & Post-Levy Actions Serving Levies, Releasing Levies and Returning Property Jeopardy Levy without a Jeopardy Assessment Bank Levies Levy on Wages, Salary, and Other Income Notice of Levy in Special Cases Automated Levy Programs IRM 5.17.3 Legal Reference Guide for Revenue Officers, Levy and Sale This section discusses how the IRS administratively enforces the tax lien using its power to levy on and sell property of the taxpayer or property encumbered with a federal tax lien.
Jeopardy Levy Considerations
5.11.3.2 (03-11-2024) Jeopardy Levy Considerations Generally, if collection is in jeopardy, there is a jeopardy or termination assessment. Then there is an immediate notice and demand which is followed by a jeopardy levy. Sometimes, however, there may already be an assessment before jeopardy is known and in some of those cases, collection under regular procedures may have begun before the jeopardy is known. Note: In every situation where a jeopardy levy occurs without a jeopardy or termination assessment, the IRS has already assessed the tax liability through normal procedures. If collection is not in jeopardy, a quick assessment or prompt assessment is insufficient to support a levy immediately after issuing notice and demand. However, if collection is in jeopardy, the jeopardy situation may support an immediate levy after personal service, if practical, of the notice and demand (Form 3552). Example: There may be a prompt assessment on a voluntarily filed return. Then, if the taxpayer starts moving property to hide it, a revenue officer may make a jeopardy levy if collection is in jeopardy, after securing the required approvals outlined in IRM 5.11.3.4, Getting Approval. Property may be levied, even though the usual waiting periods after notices have not passed. Example: If the IRS makes a quick assessment to recover refunds resulting from a false Form 1099–OID, Original Issue Discount filing, a revenue officer may make a jeopardy levy if collection is in jeopardy, after securing the required approvals outlined in IRM 5.11.3.4, Getting Approval. A taxpayer must be offered IRC 7429 appeal rights when: The notice and demand described in IRC 6303 for an assessment has not been issued or the 10-day waiting period arising after the issuance of that notice has not expired; or A notice of intent to levy described in IRC 6331 (d)(1) specifying each tax and tax period has not been issued for the property subject to levy or the waiting period described in IRC 6331 (d)(2) has not expired. See IRM 5.11.1.3.2(4), Required Notices. A taxpayer must be offered Collection Due Process (CDP) rights pursuant to IRC 6330 (f) within a reasonable period of time after the levy when the taxpayer has not been offered a hearing previously for the taxable period for the type of tax subject to the levy. A taxpayer will be offered an appeal under the Collection Appeals Program (CAP) when the taxpayer is not entitled to either CDP appeal rights or IRC 7429 appeal rights, and when the taxpayer who is entitled to such rights has declined them. Situations in which a taxpayer may request an appeal under CAP can arise in the following situations in which the IRS is generally prohibited from levying, but for which an exception for jeopardy levy has been provided: On the appearance date of a summons, While an installment agreement is pending or active, For 30 days following the date of termination of an installment agreement and during an appeal of the termination, During the period a rejected installment agreement can be appealed or is being appealed, During the period an offer in compromise is pending, or During the period a rejected offer in compromise can be appealed or is being appealed. Hereafter, any reference to jeopardy levy in this section shall refer only to a jeopardy levy without a jeopardy or termination assessment unless otherwise noted. Advance notice of third-party contacts may not be required in jeopardy situations, pursuant to IRC 7602(c)(3)(B). See IRM 25.27.1.3.2, Exceptions to IRC 7602(c) Notification Requirements, for further discussions of third-party contact requirements.
Required Conditions for Jeopardy
5.11.3.3 (03-11-2024) Required Conditions for Jeopardy A jeopardy levy requires a condition that would have allowed a jeopardy assessment. See the IRS Policy Statement 4–88, Jeopardy assessments to be used sparingly and assessment to be reasonable in amount in IRM 1.2.1.5.27, regarding jeopardy assessments.
Getting Approval
5.11.3.4 (03-11-2024) Getting Approval If the collection of an assessed tax is in jeopardy, prepare either a written report or a narrative Integrated Collection System (ICS) history entry for the territory manager requesting approval to issue a jeopardy levy. Include the same information that is needed for a jeopardy assessment. See IRM 5.1.4, Jeopardy, Termination, Quick and Prompt Assessments. Send the request through the group manager. The managerial approval process may be accomplished by having the group manager and territory manager access ICS and document their approval with a history entry. Electronic signature by the approving official is an acceptable method of written approval. When written or electronic approval is secured, a copy of the approval must be kept in the file and the RO will document the ICS history. Per IRC 7429, Chief Counsel must approve in writing a jeopardy levy before it is made. See IRM 1.2.2.6.3(2), (14), (15) (20) and (21), Delegation Order 5-3 (Rev. 1). Forward the ICS history entry or written report approved by the group manager and territory manager along with a draft of Letter 2439/Letter 2439-A and a draft of Letter 2438 , if warranted, to Counsel via local Counsel Sharepoint. Contact Counsel for access to their Sharepoint site or for guidance on how to route the documents if no Sharepoint exists. Note: If Counsel has not responded by the 10th business day after the RO submitted the request, contact Counsel to follow up. Save Counsel's approval memo in the paper casefile. When all appropriate approvals for issuance of a jeopardy levy are secured, the revenue officer may generate the levy on ICS, sign, and issue it. When securing written approval, include Letter 2439/Letter 2439-A, Notice of Jeopardy Levy and Right of Appeal, and when warranted Letter 2438 , Jeopardy Levy Letter to Third Party Levy Recipient, for the territory manager's signature. If approval is secured via ICS, then sign the letter, and write "on behalf of" above the territory manager's name and title. If Then The notice and demand has not been issued, or it has been issued and 10 days have not passed yet. The taxpayer must be given an immediate notice and demand for payment. See "Note" under subsection IRM 5.11.3.2 (1) Note: For joint IMF returns, prepare two Letters 2439-A that include the dual notice language. If an immediate notice and demand is required, also prepare two Forms 3552, Prompt Assessment Billing Assembly, Parts 3 & 4. Put both taxpayers' names on the letters and on the notice and demand. Use Parts 3 & 4 of Form 3552 to make immediate notice and demand. Cross out "Please return this copy with your payment to the address shown above" at the bottom of the form. If a blank Form 3552 is not available, copy the text of one on IRS letterhead stationery or print one off the Publishing website. Have the territory manager sign this, too, when the notice of levy is approved or sign for the territory manager if approval is secured via ICS. See IRM 1.2.2.6.3(20) Delegation Order 5-3 (Rev. 1) for all position titles with the authority to issue notices of levy when collection is in jeopardy and the pre-levy notices have not been issued and/or the waiting periods after the notices have not passed or the general levy prohibition exists. If time constraints or other conditions prevent securing territory manager written or systemic approval, the territory manager can approve the levy by telephone. When this occurs, write a narrative ICS history entry or a memo to file including the information that would have been in the report described in (1). Send a copy of the memo to file to the territory manager.
Forms and Letters for a Jeopardy Levy without a Jeopardy Assessment
5.11.3.5 (04-03-2013) Forms and Letters for a Jeopardy Levy without a Jeopardy Assessment The forms and letters that are needed depend on the timing of the jeopardy levy. The process is somewhat simplified because Letter 2439/Letter 2439-A allow for the selection of the appropriate appeals right information (IRC 7429, CDP, or CAP). Use the ICS L2439/2439-A template to choose the correct appeal rights paragraph. In some situations the IRS will offer the taxpayer appeal rights under both IRC 7429 and IRC 6330 and the taxpayer will choose which procedure to use. If, however, the IRS previously issued a pre-levy CDP notice for a tax period covered by the jeopardy levy, the taxpayer is not entitled to a post-levy CDP notice and hearing for that tax period. If 30-day period under IRC 6331(d)(2) has not passed then select the "Under IRC 7429" paragraph. (The 30-day period applies per Treas. Reg. 301.7429.) If 30-day period under IRC 6330(d)(1) has not passed then select the "Under IRC 6330" paragraph. (See IRM 5.11.3.7(3) regarding the procedure for issuing CDP notice with the jeopardy levy notification.) If the above time periods have passed and/or the taxpayer has previously had a CDP hearing, then select the "Collection Appeals Program" paragraph. When the levy includes multiple periods ensure the appeal rights paragraph selected applies to all periods listed on the L2439/2439-A. This may require issuing more than one L2439/2439-A for the corresponding periods to which the appeal rights applies. For example CDP appeal rights may apply for some periods but for other periods only CAP rights apply. In addition to notices of levies and federal tax liens the forms and letters needed for jeopardy levies are: If And Then prepare Tax has been assessed. The notice and demand normally required by IRC 6331(a) has not been issued or the notice and demand has been issued but ten days have not passed. 1. IMMEDIATE NOTICE AND DEMAND (Altered Form 3552). See IRM 5.11.3.4 2. LETTER 2439/2439-A 3. LETTER 2438(CG) 4. PUBLICATION 594 5. PUBLICATION 1660 6. FORM 12153 The notice and demand has been issued. It is between 10 and 30 days since issuance of the notice and demand, or 30 days have passed but a notice of intent to levy and notice of your right to a hearing has not been issued or the notice was issued and it is within the 30 (+15) days to request an appeal. 1. LETTER 2439/2439-A 2. LETTER 2438(CG) 3. PUBLICATION 594 4. PUBLICATION 1660 5. FORM 12153 A jeopardy levy is to be issued during the general levy prohibition ( IRM 5.11.3.2 (5)) A notice of intent to levy and notice of your right to a hearing has not been issued or the notice was issued and it is within the 30 (+15) days to request an appeal. 1. LETTER 2439/2439-A 2. LETTER 2438(CG) 3. PUBLICATION 594 4. PUBLICATION 1660 5. FORM 12153 6. FORM 9423 A jeopardy levy is to be issued during the general levy prohibition ( IRM 5.11.3.2 (5)) A notice of intent to levy and notice of your right to a hearing was issued and the 30 (+15) days to request an appeal have passed but it is within one year since issuance of the notice of intent to levy and right to a hearing. (Taxpayer may request an Equivalent Hearing). 1. LETTER 2439/2439-A 2. LETTER 2438(CG) 3. PUBLICATION 594 4. PUBLICATION 1660 5. FORM 12153 6. FORM 9423 A jeopardy levy is to be issued during the general levy prohibition ( IRM 5.11.3.2 (5)) The taxpayer previously had a CDP hearing or one year has passed since the issuance of the notice of intent to levy and notice of your right to a hearing. 1. LETTER 2439/2439-A 2. LETTER 2438(CG) 3. PUBLICATION 594 4. PUBLICATION 1660 6. FORM 9423 When the jeopardy levy is to be issued to a third party who is in possession of the taxpayer's property or property rights, prepare Letter 2438 when warranted to include with the notice of levy. Additional time may be warranted based on the unique factors of each case. This letter asks the party in receipt of the levy to delay sending payment for 45 days because the taxpayer is entitled to certain appeal rights but warns not to let the taxpayer have the funds that have been attached during that period. This allows time to see if the taxpayer appeals. If the taxpayer successfully appeals, the levy may be released rather than issuing a manual refund. Note: Under IRC 6332(c) a bank surrenders deposits only after 21 days after service of levy and that period may be extended per Treas. Reg. 301.6332–3(d)(2). The taxpayer must be told the reason collection is in jeopardy. Use Letter 2439/Letter 2439-A, to communicate this by choosing the appropriate reason from IRM 1.2.1.5.27(5) . Avoid saying anything in the letter that could identify a confidential informant. If Then Form 3552 is required. Give the taxpayer Letter 2439/2439-A, enclosures, and Form 3552 simultaneously. Form 3552 is not required. Give Letter 2439/2439-A and enclosures to the taxpayer within five calendar days of serving the jeopardy levy.
After the Jeopardy Levy Is Approved
5.11.3.6 (03-11-2024) After the Jeopardy Levy Is Approved If an immediate notice and demand is required, give the altered Form 3552 to the taxpayer and demand immediate payment. If personal delivery is not practical, send it by certified mail to the last known address. If a field visit to deliver the form reveals the address is not good, check IDRS for a new one. When the immediate notice and demand is issued, or if it is not required: File a Notice of Federal Tax Lien and Serve the Notice(s) of Levy. When warranted, include Letter 2438 with each notice of levy. Try to give the letter identified in IRM 5.11.3.5 (4) to the taxpayer in person. Since immediate notice and demand is something that should be given to the taxpayer as early as possible, it does warrant an unannounced field call. Revenue officers should consider pairing with a manager or another revenue officer for an unannounced field call. If a field visit to deliver the letter reveals the address is not good, check IDRS for a new one. The Letter 2439/Letter 2439-A) mailing method is the same as the Letter 1058 mailing method required in IRM 5.11.1.3.3.3, Issuing Notice of Intent to Levy/Notice of a Right to a Hearing in Field Collection. Note: For joint IMF returns, try to deliver letters to each taxpayer in person. Also, if an immediate notice and demand is required, deliver Form 3552 to each taxpayer. If this is not practical, mail the notices as described in IRM 5.11.1.3.3.4 Issuing Notice of Intent to Levy /Notice of a Right to a Hearing for Joint IMF Bal Due Account. Reminder: If the taxpayer has a representative authorized to receive notices and communication, a copy of correspondence to the taxpayer must also be given to the representative. If mailed, use regular mail for the copy. If the taxpayer has not previously had a CDP hearing for any period on the jeopardy levy, the L2439/2439-A serves as the CDP notice for that period. Input the CDP notice Transaction Code (TC) 971 codes manually using Form 4844, since CDP notice TC971 codes cannot currently be input for L2439/2439-A systemically through ICS. See IRM 5.11.1.3.3.3, Issuing Notice of Intent to Levy/Notice of a Right to a Hearing in Field Collection, for guidance on the correct action code to use with TC 971.
Appealing the Jeopardy Levy
5.11.3.7 (04-03-2013) Appealing the Jeopardy Levy In certain situations a taxpayer must be offered an appeal under IRC 7429 or in CDP under IRC 6330. See IRM 5.11.3.2 (2) and (3), respectively. As indicated at IRM 5.11.3.5(2), the taxpayer may have the option of obtaining an administrative and judicial determination on the jeopardy action in an expedited proceeding under IRC 7429 or in a CDP hearing under IRC 6330 that makes the determination under IRC 6330(f). The issue on review under IRC 7429 is whether the jeopardy levy is reasonable under the circumstances (collection is truly in jeopardy). If the Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals)sustains the jeopardy levy, the taxpayer may obtain judicial review of the jeopardy levy. The decision of the court regarding reasonableness may not be appealed to a higher court. Note: Generally, district courts have exclusive jurisdiction over IRC 7429 ; however, if any of the liabilities on the jeopardy levy were in a statutory notice of deficiency that was timely petitioned before the making of the jeopardy levy, the taxpayer may, alternatively, obtain IRC 7429 review of all periods in the jeopardy levy by the Tax Court in an expedited procedure that only considers the reasonableness of the levy. See Tax Court Rule 56, Motion for Review of Jeopardy Assessment or Jeopardy Levy. The issue on review in CDP is whether the IRS's finding that use of a jeopardy levy under IRC 6330(f) was appropriate, is reasonable. If Appeals sustains the jeopardy levy, the taxpayer may obtain judicial review of the jeopardy levy issue as part of the CDP proceeding. Note: In addition to making a determination under IRC 6330(f) in the CDP proceeding, Appeals and the Tax Court may address issues involving the seizure of the property under the broad language of Treas. Reg. 301.6330-1(e)(3) Q&A-E1. If a taxpayer challenges the reasonableness of the jeopardy levy under IRC 7429, the taxpayer is precluded from raising the jeopardy action under IRC 6330(f) in the CDP proceeding. If the taxpayer has not received a pre-levy CDP notice, the IRS will provide a CDP notice within a reasonable amount of time after the jeopardy levy. Treas. Reg. 301.6330–1(a)(3)Q& A-A5. Issuance of the L2439/2439-A with enclosures meets the CDP notification requirement. If Form 3552 giving notice and demand has not been given the IRS will issue the L2439/2439-A(CG) containing CDP rights language at the same time as issuance of Form 3552. If Form 3552 has already been issued the IRS will issue the L2439/2439-A(CG) containing CDP rights language within 5 days of serving the jeopardy levy notice. The taxpayer has 30 days from the date of the CDP notice given in L2439/2439-A(CG) to request a CDP hearing. The taxpayer must request a CDP administrative hearing in order to request judicial review. See IRM 5.1.9, Collection Appeal Rights, for additional information about taxpayers' rights to appeal under IRC 6330.See IRM 5.1.9.3.3.2, Sending Hearing Request to Appeals. In certain situations a taxpayer may be offered an appeal under CAP. See IRM 5.11.3.2 (5). An appeal of a jeopardy levy under CAP is limited administratively due to the appeal rights afforded specifically to jeopardy levies under IRC 7429 and in CDP. See IRM 5.1.9.4.1, Exclusions from CAP. Taxpayers may not go to court if they disagree with Appeals' decision under CAP. See IRM 5.1.9, Collection Appeal Rights for additional information on CAP.
Acronyms
Exhibit 5.11.3-1 Acronyms Acronym Definition AC Action Code ACS Automated Collection System CAP Collection Appeals Program CAR Collection Activity Reports CDP Collection Due Process CSAR Customer Service Activity Reports CSED Collection Statute Expiration Date EIN Employer Identification Number EQRS Embedded Quality Review System ICS Integrated Collection System IDRS Integrated Data Retrieval System IRC Internal Revenue Code IRM Internal Revenue Manual NFTL Notice of Federal Tax Lien NQRS National Quality Review System POA Power of Attorney SBSE Small Business/Self-Employed SSN Social Security Number TC Transaction Code TIGTA Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration TIN Taxpayer Identification Number
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