IRS Notice Guide
LT16
LT16 — Account Referred to Collections
HIGH PRIORITY — Respond within Immediate
What This Notice Means
Your account has been referred to the IRS Automated Collection System (ACS). Collection activities — levies, garnishments — may begin if you do not respond.
⏰ Response Deadline: Immediate
Act before this deadline to avoid escalation to levies or liens.
What to Do
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Call ACS at 1-800-829-1040 to discuss resolution options
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Enter an installment agreement or OIC before enforcement begins
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Request CNC status if you cannot afford to pay
- 4
Do not wait — ACS can begin levy action quickly
Guides That Can Help
IRS Installment Agreement Kit
Set up a monthly IRS payment plan yourself — no attorney needed.
$1
Currently Not Collectible Status Kit
Pause IRS collection activity when you cannot afford to pay.
$1
CDP Collection Due Process Hearing Guide
Use your legal right to halt IRS collection and negotiate.
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