From April 1 through July 15, 2020 the IRS’s People First Initiative provided taxpayers experiencing COVID-19 related hardships relief from certain collection actions and processes. Although the PFI ended mid-July, the IRS continues to put people first. While beginning to resume its critical tax administration responsibilities, the IRS will also factor in the wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19 on taxpayers. Additionally, the health and safety of taxpayers and IRS employees remains an important consideration for the Service. Information on Notices of Federal Tax Lien, Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise, and Temporarily Delaying the Collection Process Read more about Liens, Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise and Temporarily Delaying the Collection Process. Note: Information included in the following FAQ sections expired as of July 15, 2020, and is for historical purposes only. Frequently Asked Questions General Information Past-Due Tax Returns Balance Due and Payment Options Audits Offer in Compromise Installment Agreements/Payment Plans Liens, Levies and Other Collection Activities Taxpayer Outreach Passport Certifications Earned Income Tax Credit Reviews Independent Office of Appeals Statute of Limitations Practitioner Priority Service Where can I get more information? IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue Resources IR-2020-142, Taxpayers need to resume payments by July 15 FS-2020-09, IRS’ People First Initiative provides compliance relief Tax Tip 2020-57, IRS People First Initiative provides relief to taxpayers Tax Tip 2020-56, IRS People First Initiative provides relief to taxpayers facing COVID-19 issues
